G
g Also called G force. Symbol for the acceleration of a free-falling body due to the earth’s gravitational pull. Equal to 32.17 feet per second per second.
G 1. Symbol for conductance, a grid of a vacuum tube, a generator, or ground. 2. Letter symbol for giga (109). 3. Abbreviation for the gate of a field-effect transistor.
g-a Abbreviation for ground-to-air. Communication with airborne objects from the ground.
GaAs FET See gallium arsenide field-effect transistor.
GA coil A coil wound with air spaces between its turns and layers to reduce the capacitance.
gage Also spelled gauge. 1. An instrument or means for measuring or testing. By extension, the term is often used synonymously with transducer. 2. A system for specifying wire size. The ...
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