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bistable 1. having two stable states 2. Computing another name for flip-flop bistable [¦bī¦stā·bəl] (science and technology) Capable of assuming either of two stable states. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Such a bistable system can operate as a detector when a sufficiently strong external force -- a signal -- nudges the ball over the barrier into the second well (analogous to switching the direction in which light travels in a ring laser). Available from Hornet Electrical, these units are offered as multi-position drives for four-, six- or eight-way operation (typically up to 250 A rating) or as two-position bistable units for 60 degree switching action, typically up to 600 A. The displays are bistable, meaning they only use power when an image is changed, so the Readius device can support the increased display size without sacrificing on long battery life. |
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