Questions tagged [math-notation]
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Opposite of reflection coefficient
The reflection coefficient (in circuits, for example) is generally given the symbol Gamma (\$\Gamma\$). What is the symbol given for the pass or transmission coefficient \$1-\Gamma\$?
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HSpice Manuals/Handbooks. What does Þ mean in the equations?
I'm working with the HSPICE MOSFET Models Manual for a university project.
In some equations there's this \$Þ\$ symbol. For example from an equation regarding the Shichman-Hodges Model:
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Need help understanding notation in mathematical optimization equation?
I have been reading the research paper ["Distributed Joint Power, Association and Flight Control for Massive-MIMO self-Organizing Flying Drones"][1](Paper is from IEEE so it might be stuck behind a ...
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Current Notation in BJT
We are currently studying BJTs in electronics I and I am a bit confused on the notation of the current, specifically the collector current here. Throughout this chapter they will swap \$I\$ and \$i\$ ...
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What does \$x^*(t)=x(t)\$ mean in signals and systems?
I am often seeing this notation \$x^*(t)=x(t)\$ or similar but I cannot remember when I saw it the first time and I cannot find anywhere that explains the meaning of that notation. What does it mean?
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Mathematical therefore symbol (∴) needed for documenting circuit analysis calculations [closed]
When doing circuit analysis calculations I use the mathematical therefore symbol in my calculations and need to document my iterations to support my analysis. There is no ASCII code for the "therefore"...
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DC Analysis of Transistor Circuits - Double vertical line symbol
I have stumbled twice across this symbol || being used in the analysis of transistor circuits.
An example can be seen at this address: http://www....
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Notation for switches in ladder notation
I was reading https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/digital/chpt-10/monostable-multivibrators/,
and at the bottom of the page it has
I read their page on switch notation, but it did not say what ...
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Do square wave exist?
If we send a square waveform through an antenna, will we get square electromagnetic waves with electric and magnetic fields looking like squares?
Also, since there is an abrupt/almost jump in ...
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How to convert A/m to dBμA/m?
Lets say I have -2 dBμA/m as a limit.
How do I convert the magnetic field strength in A/m to dBμA/m? Is it as follows?
$$20\cdot \log(\frac{ |H| }{10^{-6}})$$
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Complex reactance formula explanation
Can someone explain the math behind the following relationships between the equalities in a capacitor's reactance?
$$X_C = \frac{1}{2\pi f C} = \frac{-j}{\omega C} = \frac{1}{j \omega C}$$
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What notation is this? (Boolean/Logic Function)
I've come across these questions. What notation is being used in the 2nd and 3rd question?
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DT Ramp Signal Summation Notation Help?
I cannot understand how the summation range has changed via substitution of m.
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Full problem with solution (for context):
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What is a "100R" resistor?
Sometimes I see references to "R" resistors. For example:
Obviously the 100 refers to 100 Ohms. What does 100R mean?
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negative powers 8051
I am attempting to create a calculator using Keil C51 compiling for a DS89c450 target device, but I have run into an obstacle with regards to negative powers. The compiler keeps returning errors when ...
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V/I uppercase/lowercase convention?
Is there any standard in industry for using uppercase or lowercase for V and I in circuit diagrams? I ask this because my book seems to switch back and forth between the two without any rhyme or ...
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Algebraic Notation for Circuits
When dealing with a circuit diagram of some type, a fairly typical procedure for simplifying the circuit is to redraw the circuit diagram a number of times, each time performing one or more ...
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