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derating [dē′rād·iŋ]
(electronics)
The reduction of the rating of a device to improve reliability or to permit operation at high ambient temperatures.
derating
The reduction in the normal rating of equipment to account for abnormal environmental conditions to which the equipment may be subject.
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The findings did suggest that the then current 4% derating guide was over compensating and that a smaller derate of about 2% could safely be used.
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