à découpage
English translation: switched-mode
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| 4 +1 | chopper |
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| 3 +1 | switched-mode |
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| 4 -1 | slicing [slice signal] |
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peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1switched-mode Explanation: Like, for example, in alimentation à découpage, which is switched-mode power supply. In this case: "...or in switched-mode, i.e. pulsed at a suitable frequency". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switched-mode_power_supply |
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3 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1chopper Explanation: Though you'll need to rephrase the sentence a little bit to work this in; you might even say "chopped", but if you were to do that, I'd definitely put it in quotes. Strictly speaking, there is a difference in technology between 'chopper' and 'switch-mode' circuits, though nowadays the latter term is more commonly used for both, albeit sometimes at the expense of precision! As its refers back to a « signal électrique évolué », which is either in the form of 2 distinct voltages, or of a modulated supply, it wouldn't be too difficult to work this in. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 4 hrs (2020-04-08 17:56:02 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Asker: You asked for help, presumably because you didn't know; I am an electronics engineer with 40+ years experience — but if you know better, fair enough, you obviously don't need expert help :-( |
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23 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): -1
peer agreement (net): -1slicing [slice signal] Explanation: Routledge Dictionnaire Technique Anglais, Band 2  And from an unrelated patent:  |
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