Latch

(1) An internal mechanism for controlling concurrent events or the use of system resources. (2) An electronic circuit that permanently records (until reset) the status of a ...

latch-on

Energy; Natural gas

To attach elevators to a section of pipe. Also, a slang term meaning to take hold of a variety of different objects around the drilling rig.

latch

Construction; General

A beveled metal tongue operated by a spring loaded knob or lever. The tongue's bevel lets you close the door and engage the locking mechanism, if any, without using a key. ...

latch on

Oil & gas; Drilling

to attach elevators to a section of pipe to pull it out of or run into the hole.

high-pass filter

Semiconductors; Test equipment

(1) A math operation that emphasizes details in an image. (2) A circuit that attenuates low-frequency components in an analog signal.

bipolar

Semiconductors; Test equipment

(1) A signal that includes positive and negative values. (2) A type of semiconductor.

ground

Semiconductors; Test equipment

(1) An electrically neutral wire that has the same potential as the surrounding earth. Normally, a non-current-carrying circuit intended for safety. (2) A common reference point ...

low-pass filter

Semiconductors; Test equipment

(1) An operation that blurs details in an image. (2) A circuit that attenuates the high-frequency components in an analog signal.

electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

Semiconductors; Test equipment

(1) The ability of electronic equipment to operate in an intended electromagnetic environment without degradation caused by interference. (2) The ability of equipment to operate ...

pixel

Semiconductors; Test equipment

(1) The fundamental picture element in a digital image. (2) The coordinate unit used to define the horizontal location of a pixel in an image. ("Pixel" is an acronym for "picture ...

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Maternity tourism

Also known as birth tourism, maternity tourism is the act of travelling to a foreign country to give birth to a baby so the newborn would then become ...