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Previous set of "T" Terms and definitions
TUNED CIRCUIT. A circuit consisting of inductance and capacitance that can be adjusted for
resonance at a desired frequency. A circuit that is used as a filter which passes or rejects specific
frequencies. An LC circuit used as a frequency-determining device.
TUNED LINE. Another name for the resonant line. This line uses tuning devices to eliminate the
reactance and transfer maximum power from the source to the line.
TUNNEL DIODE. A heavily doped semiconductor device that has high gain and fast switching
capabilities. Also See Negative-Resistance Element. Refer to Definition of Diode Terms.
TUNNELING. The piercing of a potential barrier in a semiconductor by a particle (current carrier) that
does not have sufficient energy to go over the barrier.
TURN. One complete loop of a conductor about a core.
TURNS RATIO. The ratio of the number of turns in the primary winding to the number of turns in the
secondary winding of a transformer. Refer to Transformer Terms.
TWEETER. A speaker designed to operate in the higher frequency ranges, normally reproducing sound between 5K and 20KHz.
TWINAX. Twin-Axial. Dual Axial Leads. Normally meaning leads that follow the axis of the component, protruding out both ends. In this case, two leads that follow the axis. For more detail refer to the Twinax Connector Definition [which is located in the dictionary of Radar Terms].
TWISTED PAIR. A line consisting of two insulated wires twisted together to form a flexible line without the use of spacers. Read more Detailed Twisted Pair definition.
Twisted Pair Cable
TWO-M (2M). Miniature/micro-miniature repair program.
TWO-WIRE OPEN LINE. A parallel line consisting of two wires that are generally spaced from 2 to 6 inches apart by insulating spacers.
Twin Lead Cable
TWO-WIRE RIBBON (TWIN LEAD). A parallel two-wire line in which uniform spacing is assured by two wires embedded in a low-loss dielectric. Design note; Replace any twin-lead cable with a coaxial cable; a coaxial cable offers the best protection from all types of outside interference.
