WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

tank circuit

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun tank circuit has 1 sense
  1. tank circuit - an oscillatory circuit
    --1 is a kind of
    circuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit

Definitions from the Web

Tank Circuit

Description:

A tank circuit is an electrical circuit that contains both an inductor (coil) and a capacitor, typically used in electronic oscillators and filters. It is called a "tank" circuit because the energy alternately flows back and forth between the inductor and the capacitor, similar to a tank filling and emptying.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A tank circuit used in electronic oscillators.

Example sentence: The radio transmitter utilizes a tank circuit to generate its carrier frequency.

Sense 2:

Noun: A tank circuit used in electronic filters.

Example sentence: The audio amplifier incorporates a tank circuit to remove unwanted frequencies.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Popular among electronics enthusiasts for its efficiency.

Example sentence: The tank circuit design provides excellent performance in frequency modulation.

Sense 4:

Adjective: Frequently used in local radio stations to enhance signal strength.

Example sentence: The local radio station improved its broadcast range by employing a tank circuit.

Related Products:

Browse tank circuit electronic oscillators on Amazon
Browse tank circuit electronic filters on Amazon
tangue tanguy tangy tani tanika tanin tank tank car tank circuit tank cover tank destroyer tank driver tank engine tank farm tank farming tank furnace tank iron

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | Network & desktop search | Search My Network | LAN Find | Reminder software | Software downloads | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus