Neets Master Glossary

1-34 HYSTERESIS—The time lag of the magnetic flux in a magnetic material behind the magnetizing force producing it. Caused by the molecular friction of the molecules trying to align themselves with the magnetic force applied to the material [2]. HYSTERESIS LOSS—The power loss in an iron-core transformer or other alternating-current device as a result of magnetic hysteresis [2]. IC SYNCHROS—Obsolete synchros with reverse rotation and limited torque capabilities [15]. IDEMPOTENT LAW—In Boolean algebra, combining a quantity with itself either by logical addition or logical multiplication will result in a logical sum or product that is the equivalent of the quantity (for example, A + A = A; A · A = A) [13]. IDENTITY LAW—In Boolean algebra, the law which states that any expression is equal to itself (for example, IDLER FREQUENCY—In a parametric amplifier, the difference between the input signal and the pump signal frequency. Also called the LOWER-SIDEBAND FREQUENCY [11]. IF AMPLIFIER—Usually a narrow-bandwidth IF amplifier that is tuned to one of the output frequencies produced by the mixer [18]. IGFET—Any field-effect transistor that has an insulated gate [7]. IMAGE FREQUENCY—An undesired frequency capable of producing the desired frequency through heterodyning [17]. IMPEDANCE—The total opposition offered to the flow of an alternating current. It may consist of any combination of resistance, inductive reactance, and capacitive reactance. The symbol for impedance is Z [2] [9]. IMPLOSION—The inward bursting of a CRT because of high vacuum. The opposite of explosion [6]. INCIDENT WAVE—(1) The wave that strikes the surface of a medium. (2) The wave that travels from the sending end to the receiving end of a transmission line [10]. IN-CIRCUIT METER—A meter permanently installed in a circuit; used to monitor circuit operation [3]. INCOHERENT—Refers to radiation on a broad band of frequencies [17]. INDEX OF REFRACTION—The degree of bending of an RF wave when passing from one medium to another [18]. INDICATOR—Equipment in radar that provides a visual presentation of target position information [18]. INDIRECTLY HEATED CATHODE—Same as the directly heated cathode with one exception: The hot filament raises the temperature of the sleeve around the filament; the sleeve then becomes the electron emitter [6]. INDUCED-CHANNEL MOSFET—A MOSFET in which there is no actual channel between the source and the drain. This MOSFET is constructed by making the channel of the same type of material as the substrate [7].