Saturday, July 19, 2008

Connector definition


Added another page to cover the definition for a Banana Jack style connector. One page shows a graphic for a female to male banana jack connector, while a second page provides a view of a female to female banana jack connector. Both styles provide a BNC connector at one end. Both pages are linked off the main Engineering Dictionary page.

A definition for Twisted Pair cable was also added to the Engineering Glossary section. Of course there are pictures for each new page. Think RS422..

A definition for the term Back Shell was added, again off the electronic dictionary section. The end section of a connector shell....

Related links include; manufacturers of Connectors, and manufacturers of Cables.

Friday, July 18, 2008

Ground Fault Interrupter


A page was added to define a Ground Fault Interrupter circuit [GFI], or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter [GFCI]. A secondary page shows a Residual Current Device [RCD]. GFI outlets are normally found in rooms with access to water, a bath room or kitchen. However; a GFI circuit may protect other rooms with outlets down the line, rooms which may not include a GFI outlet.

Both pages were added to the main Engineering Glossary section, with additional liks off the Engineering Acronyms section.

Related topics include Manufacturers of Fuses, Manufacturers of Circuit Breakers.

Maximum Fuse Voltage for AC and DC operation [related only to the other links to Fuses].