indicator gate

indicator gate

[′in·də‚kād·ər ‚gāt]

(electronics)

Rectangular voltage waveform which is applied to the grid or cathode circuit of an indicator cathode-ray tube to sensitize or desensitize it during a desired portion of the operating cycle.

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