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emitter

One side of a bipolar transistor. See collector.


emitter [i′mid·ər]
(computer science)
A time pulse generator found in some equipment, such as a card punch.
(electronics)
A transistor region from which charge carriers that are minority carriers in the base are injected into the base, thus controlling the current flowing through the collector; corresponds to the cathode of an electron tube. Symbolized E. Also known as emitter region.


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Rather than having to depend on mechanical limits of tools in, say, assembly operations, the UOS-100 system employs ultrasonic emitters, receivers, and a control interface to make the determination of where a tool is in space (based on the calculations from obtained X, Y, Z coordinates).
Previously, water that was in the line would continue to flow through the emitters after shutoff.
Regulated large emitters (power companies, large manufacturers, transportation industry, etc.
 
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