S
s Letter symbol for second.
S Symbol for secondary and source electrode.
SA Abbreviation for signature analysis.
sabin Also known as square-foot unit of absorption. A measure of the sound absorption of a surface. It is equivalent to 1 square foot of a perfectly absorptive surface. See also equivalent absorption.
saddle Insulation placed under a splice in a coil lead.
safe operating area Abbreviated SOA. The limit range in which a semiconductor device can be operated without damage. Boundaries of this area are maximum voltage, maximum current, and the secondary breakdown region.
safety The conservation of human life and its effectiveness, and the prevention of damage to items, consistent with mission requirements.
safety factor The amount ...
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