Threshold voltageThe threshold voltage, commonly abbreviated as Vth or VGS(th), of a field-effect transistor (FET) is the minimum gate-to-source voltage (VGS) that is needed to create a conducting path between the source and drain terminals. It is an important scaling factor to maintain power efficiency. When referring to a junction field-effect transistor (JFET), the threshold voltage is often called pinch-off voltage instead.
Gate arrayA gate array is an approach to the design and manufacture of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) using a prefabricated chip with components that are later interconnected into logic devices (e.g. NAND gates, flip-flops, etc.) according to custom order by adding metal interconnect layers in the factory. It was popular during the upheaval in the semiconductor industry in the 1980s, and its usage declined by the end of the 1990s.
NOR gateThe NOR gate is a digital logic gate that implements logical NOR - it behaves according to the truth table to the right. A HIGH output (1) results if both the inputs to the gate are LOW (0); if one or both input is HIGH (1), a LOW output (0) results. NOR is the result of the negation of the OR operator. It can also in some senses be seen as the inverse of an AND gate. NOR is a functionally complete operation—NOR gates can be combined to generate any other logical function. It shares this property with the NAND gate.
ComputingComputing is any goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or creating computing machinery. It includes the study and experimentation of algorithmic processes, and development of both hardware and software. Computing has scientific, engineering, mathematical, technological and social aspects. Major computing disciplines include computer engineering, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, information systems, information technology, digital art and software engineering.
SudomotorSudomotor function refers to the autonomic nervous system control of sweat gland activity in response to various environmental and individual factors. Sweat production is a vital thermoregulatory mechanism used by the body to prevent heat-related illness as the evaporation of sweat is the body’s most effective method of heat reduction and the only cooling method available when the air temperature rises above skin temperature. In addition, sweat plays key roles in grip, microbial defense, and wound healing.
Peau humaineLa peau humaine est l'organe le plus grand et étendu et le plus lourd du corps (environ 10 % de la masse corporelle totale d'un adulte moyen) ; chez l'adulte sa surface est d'environ , son épaisseur varie de (paupières) à 4-5 mm (haut du dos notamment). Sa surface d'échange est cependant bien plus petite que celle du poumon () ou de l'intestin (, environ deux terrains de tennis) et elle est bien moins perméable. Elle est l'habitat du Microbiote cutané humain. La spécialité de médecine traitant de la peau et de ses affections est la dermatologie.
Ion Sensitive Field Effect TransistorL’ISFET, ou Ion Sensitive Field Effect Transistor, est un type de transistor à effet de champ dont la broche gate est sensible aux variations de concentration en ions. Sa principale utilisation est la mesure du pH. La broche gate est réalisée dans un matériau sensible à la concentration en ion hydrogène, ce qui fait varier la tension de seuil en conséquence. En pratique il s'agit de nitrure de silicium (SiN) ou d'oxyde d'aluminium (AlO) ou de tantale (TaO).
Capacitor typesCapacitors are manufactured in many styles, forms, dimensions, and from a large variety of materials. They all contain at least two electrical conductors, called plates, separated by an insulating layer (dielectric). Capacitors are widely used as parts of electrical circuits in many common electrical devices. Capacitors, together with resistors and inductors, belong to the group of passive components in electronic equipment.
MicroprogrammationLa microprogrammation est une technique de réalisation du séquenceur d'un processeur, utilisé dans la technologie CISC, dans laquelle le comportement du séquenceur est décrit par le contenu d'une mémoire. Ce contenu est appelé microprogramme ou microcode. Il peut être vu comme un programme destiné à une machine très simple appelée micro-séquenceur ; le processeur final est alors considéré comme une machine virtuelle simulée par le micro-séquenceur. Par opposition la technologie RISC ne contient pas de microcode.
Ceramic capacitorA ceramic capacitor is a fixed-value capacitor where the ceramic material acts as the dielectric. It is constructed of two or more alternating layers of ceramic and a metal layer acting as the electrodes. The composition of the ceramic material defines the electrical behavior and therefore applications. Ceramic capacitors are divided into two application classes: Class 1 ceramic capacitors offer high stability and low losses for resonant circuit applications.
