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voltage divider

noun

a device consisting of a resistor or series of resistors connected across a source of voltage and having one or more fixed or adjustable intermediate contacts: from any two terminals a desired reduced voltage may be obtained

voltage divider Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • resistor: Sometimes the voltage divider resistor will be a tapped wire-wound type.

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