voltage reference

UK: /ˈvəʊltɪdʒ ˈrɛf(ə)rəns/

Definition

Definition of voltage reference - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

stable voltage level used in circuits as a fixed comparison point

TECH.

The analog-to-digital converter needs an accurate voltage reference for precise measurements.
The sensor’s accuracy depends on a stable voltage reference.
Engineers redesigned the voltage reference to reduce temperature drift.

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Expressions with voltage

high voltage

feeling of great excitement or energy

The concert was full of high voltage and fun.

high-voltage

adj.

marked by high energy or excitement

The concert had a high-voltage performance that thrilled the audience.

mains voltage

standard electric potential supplied from public power lines to buildings

This charger is not designed to connect directly to the mains voltage.

voltage range

interval between minimum and maximum electric potentials suitable for a device

Make sure the power supply fits the voltage range of the motor.

voltage rating

specified electrical potential a device is designed to handle safely or correctly

Always check the voltage rating before connecting the transformer.

nominal voltage

stated reference voltage level used to describe an electrical system or device

Household outlets in this region have a nominal voltage of 230 volts.

Expressions with reference

for future reference

adv.

to be used or considered later

Keep this document for future reference.

reference material

source of information used to check facts or find specific data

The librarian suggested using the atlas as reference material.

character reference

statement about a person's character for job or court

She provided a character reference for his job application.

for reference

adv.

used to give information for checking or comparing

Here is last year's report for reference.

in reference to

prep.

used to show that words or actions are about something specific

I am writing in reference to your recent job application.

letter of reference

document vouching for a person's character

The university requested a letter of reference from her teacher.

make a reference to

mention something or someone in speech or writing

She made a reference to her favorite book during the talk.

reference book

book containing useful facts or specially organized information

She consulted a reference book to complete her thesis.

reference check

check of someone by contacting people or sources that know them

The company did a reference check before offering her the job.

reference list

list of people who can provide information about someone

She included a reference list with her job application.

Terms with voltage reference included in their meaning

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nominal voltage

electrical engineering

stated reference voltage level used to describe an electrical system or device

offset voltage

technology

small voltage that shifts a circuit signal away from its reference level

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French:référence de tension, ...
German:Spannungsreferenz, ...
Italian:riferimento di tensione, ...
Spanish:referencia de tensión, ...
Portuguese:referência de tensão, ...
Chinese:基准电压, ...
Japanese:基準電圧, ...
Arabic:مَرْجِع جُهْد, ...
Hebrew:מֶתַח יִיחוּס, ...
Russian:опорное напряжение, ...
Ukrainian:опорна напруга, ...
Hindi:वोल्टेज रेफरेंस, ...
Bengali:ভোল্টেজ রেফারেন্স, ...
Catalan:referència de tensió, ...
Czech:napěťová reference, ...
Danish:spændingsreference, ...
Dutch:spanningsreferentie, ...
Greek:αναφορά τάσης, ...
Hungarian:feszültségreferencia, ...
Khmer:វ៉ុលត៍យោង, ...
Korean:기준 전압, ...
Persian:مرجع ولتاژ, ...
Polish:napięcie odniesienia, ...
Portuguese (BR):referência de tensão, ...
Romanian:referință de tensiune, ...
Swedish:spänningsreferens, ...
Thai:แรงดันอ้างอิง, ...
Turkish:gerilim referansı, ...
Vietnamese:điện áp tham chiếu, ...

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