Oct 29, 2010, 12:00 AM
Synchronize
To lock together in operation or in time. See also "synchronization." Read more »
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Oct 28, 2010, 12:00 AM
Sync
Abbreviation for "synchronize" or "synchronization." Read more »
Oct 26, 2010, 12:00 AM
Electrode
An electrical conductor, usually metal, that is used as a contact with a non-metal, such as a semiconductor, electrolyte, or vacuum. The term is... Read more »
Oct 25, 2010, 12:00 AM
Electrolyte
An ionized substance (usually a liquid or gel, but could be a solid, a molten solid, or even a gas) that is able to conduct electricity.... Read more »
Oct 22, 2010, 12:00 AM
Cool Tools: Level Meters
Our ears are finely tuned instruments, capable of perceiving an incredibly wide range of volume levels and frequencies. But for our ears to work... Read more »
Oct 22, 2010, 12:00 AM
Half-cell
Literally, one half of an electrical energy producing cell in a battery. A half-cell contains an electrolyte and one electrode. The combination... Read more »
Oct 21, 2010, 12:00 AM
Rechargeable Battery Facts, Pt. 2
4. NiCd rechargeable batteries should be fully discharged before being recharged, to prevent the possibility of memory effect. 5. NiMH batteries... Read more »
Oct 20, 2010, 12:00 AM
Rechargeable Battery Facts, Pt. 1
1. Rechargeable batteries self-discharge faster than disposable batteries. A NiCd rechargeable can lose 10% of its charge in the first 24 hours,... Read more »
Oct 19, 2010, 12:00 AM
Battery Shelf Life
Q: How long can I store batteries? Do they lose power? A: Most battery types lose up to 8-20% of their charge per year, depending on the... Read more »
Oct 19, 2010, 12:00 AM
Battery
Technically, a battery is a collection of cells, usually connected and enclosed inside a single housing, each of which is a device that converts... Read more »