Microphonics
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003646
The undesirable phenomenon where mechanical vibrations are converted into electrical signals within an electronic component or system. This effect can cause audible noise or signal distortion, particularly in sensitive audio equipment or vacuum tubes. It is often mitigated through careful component selection and mechanical isolation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003646 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial electronics |
| Synonyms | microphony |
| Translations | German: Mikrophonie; Spanish: microfonía; French: microphonie |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-003646",
"term": "Microphonics",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The undesirable phenomenon where mechanical vibrations are converted into electrical signals within an electronic component or system. This effect can cause audible noise or signal distortion, particularly in sensitive audio equipment or vacuum tubes. It is often mitigated through careful component selection and mechanical isolation.",
"synonyms": [
"microphony"
],
"subject": "Industrial electronics",
"translations": {
"de": "Mikrophonie",
"es": "microfonía",
"fr": "microphonie"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/microphonics/"
}
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