Glossary

Extremely Low Frequency usually refers to magnetic fields at 0.5 to 100 Hertz.

The process in which energy is captured from a system's environment and converted into usable electric power.

the process of adjusting the balance between frequency components within an electronic signal

Any electronic assembly under test. Also known as Device Under Test (DUT).

A measure used to quantify the performance of a digital radio transmitter or receiver. The error vector magnitude is equal to the ratio of the power of the error vector to the root mean square (RMS) power of the reference.

Provides guidance in understanding the triboelectric phenomenon and relates current information and experience regarding tribocharge testing as used in static control for electronics. 

This Advisory document defines the minimum requirements for a basic ESD protective workstation used in ESD sensitive areas. It provides a test method for evaluating and monitoring workstations. It defines workstations as having the following components: support structure, static dissipative(...)

A family of computer networking technologies for local area networks (LANs).

Any electronic assembly under test. Also known as Device Under Test (DUT).

A measure used to quantify the performance of a digital radio transmitter or receiver. The error vector magnitude is equal to the ratio of the power of the error vector to the root mean square (RMS) power of the reference.

Extremely Low Frequency usually refers to magnetic fields at 0.5 to 100 Hertz.

An enclosure designed to block electromagnetic waves, formed by using conductive material, such as metal, or by a mesh of such material.

An independent agency of the United States government, created by Congressional statute (see 47 U.S.C. § 151 and 47 U.S.C. § 154), and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the(...)

US limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance, measuring radio waves accidentally emitted from devices not specifically designed to emit radio waves ("unintentional"), both directly ("radiated") and indirectly ("conducted")

Computational tool for performing an engineering analysis using mesh generation techniques to breakdown complex problems into small elements.

An independent agency of the United States government, created by Congressional statute (see 47 U.S.C. § 151 and 47 U.S.C. § 154), and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the(...)

A technique for finding approximate solutions to boundary value problems for differential equations.

Passive electric component used to suppress high frequency noise in electronic circuits.

Regions of the electromagnetic field around an object, such as a transmitting antenna, or as a result of radiation scattering off an object.

The magnitude of the received electromagnetic field which will excite a receiving antenna and thereby induce a voltage at a specific frequency in order to provide an input signal to a radio receiver. Field strength meters are used for such applications as cellular, broadcasting, wi-fi and a(...)

An algorithm or device for removing part(s) of a signal.

A beryllium copper electrical gasket used to bond metal panel members on doors, sills, or covers.

Computational tool for performing an engineering analysis using mesh generation techniques to breakdown complex problems into small elements.

A technique for finding approximate solutions to boundary value problems for differential equations.

Specifies how much the amplifier's gain can vary over the specified frequency range. Variations in the flatness of the amplifier's gain can cause distortion of signals passing through the amplifier.

Encoding of information in a carrier wave by varying the instantaneous frequency of the wave.

Encoding of information in a carrier wave by varying the instantaneous frequency of the wave.

The ratio between the magnitude of output and input signals.

GR-3173 sets forth proposed generic technical requirements and characteristics of hybrid optical and electrical cables for use in wireless Fiber To The Antenna (FTTA) applications. The initial focus of GR-3173-CORE, Issue 1, is on hybrid optical and electrical cables for outdoor tower(...)

GR-3175, Generic Requirements for Intrabuilding Coaxial Cable, is a new Generic Requirements document (GR). It sets forth the Telcordia view of generic requirements applicable to intrabuilding-, interconnection-, and premises-type coaxial cables placed between telecom service demarcation(...)

A conductive material made of a 2-D layer of carbon atoms.

The reference point in an electrical circuit from which voltages are measured, a common return path for electric current, or a direct physical connection to the Earth.

Gigahertz Transverse ElectroMagnetic cell is an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test environment often used in radiated-immunity and radiated-emissions tests. Its unique characteristics allow for the performance of fast and efficient EMC radiated tests at a convenient location, without(...)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) for wireless devices in terms of two parameters; radio-frequency (RF) emissions and telecoil coupling. The Hearing Aid Compatibility Act requires the FCC to ensure all wireline telephones manufactured or(...)

Highly accelerated life test / is a stress testing methodology for accelerating product reliability during the engineering development process. HALT testing is currently in use by most major manufacturing organizations to improve product reliability in a variety of industries, including(...)

Measurement of the harmonic distortion present and is defined as the ratio of the sum of the powers of all harmonic components to the power of thefundamental frequency.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) for wireless devices in terms of two parameters; radio-frequency (RF) emissions and telecoil coupling. The Hearing Aid Compatibility Act requires the FCC to ensure all wireline telephones manufactured or(...)

The number of cycles per second of a periodic phenomenon.

The number of cycles per second of a periodic phenomenon.