Tank Circuit (Noun)
Meaning
An oscillatory circuit.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The tank circuit, consisting of inductor L and capacitor C, stores energy which is alternately delivered to the amplifier.
- In a typical LC oscillator, the tank circuit is composed of a coil and capacitor in parallel, tuned to resonate at the desired frequency.
- The tank circuit, usually a combination of inductors and capacitors, is designed to oscillate at a precise frequency when excited by a signal.
- The impedance of the tank circuit is typically high at resonance, allowing a significant amount of energy to be stored and released with each oscillation.
- By carefully selecting the components of the tank circuit, the designer can control the frequency and stability of the oscillations.