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timer a switch or regulator that causes a mechanism to operate at a specific time or at predetermined intervals timer [′tīm·ər] (computer science) A hardware device that can interrupt a computer program after a time interval specified by the program, generally to remind the program to take some action. (electronics) A circuit used in radar and in electronic navigation systems to start pulse transmission and synchronize it with other actions, such as the start of a cathode-ray sweep. (engineering) A device for automatically starting or stopping a machine or other device. (mechanical engineering) A device that controls timing of the ignition spark of an internal combustion engine at the correct time. 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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| LANCASTER -- When September leaves start to fall, Antelope Valley old-timers turn their thoughts to the annual Old Timers Deep Pit Barbecue and memories of how it used to be. I am certain that the act of Sitting down in a comfortable chair set their mental timers not to go off for at least one hour. These revolutionary 6-pin Flash devices provide an ideal solution for many markets and uses not typically served by microcontrollers today, including "electronic glue" to enable easy bug fixes for ASIC and printed circuit board (PCB) designs, and to replace standard logic and timing components or traditional mechanical timers and switches. |
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