"Modern Automotive Technology," Vocabulary from Section 3

This list focuses on computer systems (Chapters 17-19).

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  1. amplitude
    the maximum displacement of a periodic wave
  2. pulse
    a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state
  3. cycle
    a periodically repeated sequence of events
  4. input
    signal going into an electronic system
  5. output
    signal that comes out of an electronic system
  6. process
    perform mathematical and logical operations on
  7. interface
    circuit consisting of hardware linking a device with another
  8. network
    a system of interconnected electronic components or circuits
  9. data
    a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
  10. binary
    of or pertaining to a number system having 2 as its base
  11. circuit
    an electrical device providing a path for current to flow
    When handling computers, keep one hand on chassis ground and use the other to remove the component. This will prevent a static electrical charge from entering and damaging the electronic circuitry. If available, wear an anti-static wrist strap when working on computer circuits.
  12. integrated
    formed into a whole or introduced into another entity
  13. digital
    using or characteristic of computerized technology
  14. signal
    a quantity whose modulation represents coded information
    Most vehicle sensors (transducers) change a physical condition into an electrical signal. A sensor can actively produce its own voltage signal internally or it can passively change its internal resistance with a change in condition. Sensors can be found almost anywhere on a vehicle to detect how it's operating and control the actuators that alter the operation of other components.
  15. memory
    an electronic storage device
  16. module
    a self-contained component used in combination with others
  17. buffer
    a part of RAM used for temporary storage of data
  18. adaptive
    having a capacity for change
  19. malfunction
    fail to work properly
  20. failure
    loss of ability to function normally
  21. fault
    equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit
  22. parameter
    any factor defining a system and determining its performance
  23. configuration
    an arrangement of parts or elements
  24. operation
    process or manner of functioning
  25. prompt
    a symbol that a computer is ready to receive a command
  26. wiggle
    move to and fro
    Many computer system failures, especially intermittent ones, are caused by loose, dirty, or corroded connections. These failures can be found by performing a wiggle or flex test.
  27. improper
    not suitable or right or appropriate
  28. standardize
    cause to conform to a norm
  29. pinpoint
    locate exactly
  30. preliminary
    preceding or in preparation for something more important
  31. visual
    relating to or using sight
  32. intermittent
    stopping and starting at irregular intervals
  33. stress
    (physics) force that produces strain on a physical body
  34. connection
    an instrumentality that links
  35. junction
    something that joins or connects
  36. relay
    device in which current can be switched between circuits
  37. leak
    an accidental hole that allows something to enter or escape
  38. defective
    not working properly
  39. reference
    an indicator that orients you generally
  40. procedure
    a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
Created on Wed Nov 02 12:08:07 EDT 2016 (updated Thu Dec 22 13:23:08 EST 2016)

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