PHANTASTRON Meaning and
Definition
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A phantastron is an electronic device consisting of a vacuum tube or valve, commonly used in early electronic circuits. It typically comprises a triode vacuum tube, which is a type of electronic amplifier, and an LC circuit, which consists of an inductor (L) and a capacitor (C), connected in series.
The phantastron serves as a relaxation oscillator and functions to generate and control oscillations at a specific frequency within a circuit. When powered on, the triode amplifies the signal received from the LC circuit and feeds it back to cause further oscillations. The frequency of these oscillations is determined by the values of the inductor and capacitor within the circuit.
Originally developed in the mid-20th century, phantastrons were utilized in various applications such as frequency synthesizers, servo systems, and telecommunications. Due to their ability to generate stable oscillations, phantastrons assisted in maintaining precise frequencies in electronic devices. However, with advancements in technology and the introduction of more efficient components, the phantastron has become obsolete in contemporary electronic designs.
The term "phantastron" combines "phantom" and "oscillator," alluding to the device's ability to create oscillations seemingly out of nothing. It derived from the Greek word "phanto," meaning "to make visible" or "to manifest," and "tron," referring to an instrument or tool.
Common Misspellings for PHANTASTRON
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Etymology of PHANTASTRON
The word "phantastron" is derived from the combination of two root words: "phantasy" and "electron".
1. "Phantasy" comes from the Greek word "phantasia" meaning imagination or appearance. It later entered Middle English as "fantasy" and eventually shifted to "phantasy". The term refers to something existing only in the imagination or the realm of fantasy.
2. "Electron" comes from the Greek word "ēlektron", meaning amber. It was later adopted into Latin as "electron", which referred to the same substance. In the late 19th century, the term "electron" was coined to describe the elementary particle carrying electrical charge.
Combining these two roots, "phantastron" is formed to describe an electronic device or oscillator that generates oscillations with a frequency determined by an applied voltage.
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