Electronics Glossary · X

Electronics glossary — Letter X

11 definitions of electronic component and semiconductor terms starting with X. Part of the Hybrid Electronics glossary — an A–Z working reference for engineers and buyers.

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11 terms starting with X

X: Letter symbol used to represent reactance in ohms.
x86: The instruction set architecture used by Intel and AMD processors in most personal computers and servers.
X-Axis: The abscissa or horizontal axis in a cartesian plane.
xDSL: Refers to the various flavors of DSL (Digital Subscriber Loop). All encompassing term.
Xistor: An active solid-state semiconductor device with three or more electrodes and capable of amplification, rectification, and switching. Important features are low power, small size, and long life. Two main types are bipolar and field effect.
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X-ray inspection: Non-destructive imaging used to examine a component's internal die, bond wires and lead frame or to inspect solder joints. Results are often compared with known good parts to detect counterfeits.
XRF: X-Ray Fluorescence – a non-destructive test that identifies the elemental composition of materials, used to verify lead-free (RoHS) finishes and to help detect counterfeit components.
Xstr: An active solid-state semiconductor device with three or more electrodes and capable of amplification, rectification, and switching. Important features are low power, small size, and long life. Two main types are bipolar and field effect.
XTE: Crosstrack Error (XTE/XTK)
XTK: Crosstrack Error (XTE/XTK)