automatic gain control
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automatic gain control
[¦ȯd·ə¦mad·ik ′gān kən‚trōl] (electronics)
A control circuit that automatically changes the gain (amplification) of a receiver or other piece of equipment so that the desired output signal remains essentially constant despite variations in input signal strength. Abbreviated AGC.
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