circuit-breaker cascade system A system wherein the protective devices are arranged in order of ratings such that those in series will coordinate and provide the required protection.
circuit capacity The number of communication channels that can be handled by a given circuit at the same time.
circuit card A printed circuit board containing electronic components.
circuit commutated turn-off time The time interval between the instant when the principal current has decreased to zero after external switching of the principal voltage circuit and the instant when a thyristor is capable of supporting a specified rate of rise of on-state voltage without turning on.
circuit component An element of a circuit, such as a resistor, capacitor, diode, inductor ...
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