pulse timing circuit

8.3

An electronic part that makes or controls short electrical signals at exact times

noun

Specialized

: circuito de temporización de pulsos

The engineer used a pulse timing circuit to synchronize the sequence of signals.

Examples

Modern microcontrollers often integrate a pulse timing circuit for precise control of devices.
A faulty pulse timing circuit can cause delays in the transmission of electronic data.
The pulse timing circuit is essential for accurate measurements.
Can you explain how a pulse timing circuit works?
A faulty pulse timing circuit can cause delays in the transmission of electronic data.
Modern microcontrollers often integrate a pulse timing circuit for precise control of devices.
The engineer used a pulse timing circuit to synchronize the sequence of signals.

Synonyms

pulse generator

vspulse timing circuit

Specialized

1 6.5

A device that makes short electric signals to test or measure circuits

is designed to also control or measure the timing of those bursts

How Precise

caesium clock

1 7.2

pulse timing circuit

Specialized

8.3

Surface Forms

pulse timing circuit singular

pulse timing circuits plural

Morphology

pulse + timing + circuit

The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'pulse' (a brief electrical signal) + 'timing' (the determination/control of when something occurs) + 'circuit' (an electrical arrangement). This is a straightforward technical noun-noun compound following normal compositional patterns, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents can infer it refers to a circuit that handles the timing of pulses.

Etymology

Pulse timing circuit is like a tiny clock for electric signals: it watches short bursts called pulses and controls their timing, so each signal happens at the right moment.