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electrochemical recording

Facsimile recording by means of a chemical reaction brought about by the passage of a signal-controlled current through the sensitized portion of the record sheet.

electroluminescence

Nonthermal conversion of electrical energy into light.
Note 1: Electroluminescence is distinguished from incandescence, which is a thermal process.
Note 2: One example of electroluminescence is the photon emission resulting from electron-hole recombination in a pn junction, as in a light-emitting diode (LED).

electrolytic recording

Electrochemical facsimile recording in which the recorded copy is made by the passage of a signal-controlled current through an electrolyte which causes metallic ions to be deposited, thus forming an image of the object.

electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

1. Electromagnetic compatibility is the condition which prevails when telecommunications equipment is performing its individually designed function in a common electromagnetic environment without causing or suffering unacceptable degradation due to unintentional electromagnetic interference to or from other equipment in the same environment. [NTIA]
2. The ability of systems, equipment, and devices that utilize the electromagnetic spectrum to operate in their… (Read More →)

electromagnetic emission control

The control of friendly electromagnetic emissions, such as radio and radar transmissions, for the purpose of preventing or minimizing their use by unintended recipients.

electromagnetic environment (EME)

1. For a telecommunications system, the spatial distribution of electromagnetic fields surrounding a given site.
Note: The electromagnetic environment may be expressed in terms of the spatial and temporal distribution of electric field strength (volts/meter), irradiance (watts/meter2), or energy density (joules/meter3).
2. The resulting product of the power and time distribution, in various frequency ranges, of the radiated or conducted… (Read More →)

electromagnetic interference (EMI)

1. Any electromagnetic disturbance that interrupts, obstructs, or otherwise degrades or limits the effective performance of electronics/electrical equipment. It can be induced intentionally, as in some forms of electronic warfare, or unintentionally, as a result of spurious emissions and responses, intermodulation products, and the like. [JP 1-02]
2. An engineering term used to designate interference in a piece of electronic… (Read More →)

electromagnetic interference (EMI) control

The control of radiated and conducted energy such that emissions that are unnecessary for system, subsystem, or equipment operation are reduced, minimized, or eliminated.
Note: Electromagnetic radiated and conducted emissions are controlled regardless of their origin within the system, subsystem, or equipment. Successful EMI control with effective susceptibility control leads to electromagnetic compatibility.

electromagnetic intrusion

The intentional insertion of electromagnetic energy into transmission paths in any manner, with the objective of deceiving operators or of causing confusion. [JP 1-02]

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