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open circuit Definition

open circuit

noun

an electrical circuit that does not conduct current because a switch is open, a wire is broken, etc.

open circuit Related Forms
o′pen-cir′cuit adjective
open circuit Telecom Definition
  1. A signal path, line, or channel that is available for use.
  2. In electrical engineering, an electrical loop or path that contains infinite impedance.An open may indicate a fault, as in a severed cable, or may be intentional, as in a switch. See also impedance.
open circuit Usage Examples

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  • show: Will show open circuits, short circuits, reversals, earth faults, continuity and all with four IC's.