Electronics Glossary – Y
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Y | The ratio of current to voltage, the reciprocal of impedance. The unit of admittance is the siemens (S). Admittance is typically abbreviated as “y” or “Y.” |
| Y-Axis | The ordinate or vertical axis in a cartesian plane |
| yield | The ratio of usable components, at the end of a manufacturing process, to the number of components initially submitted for processing. |
| y-Parameter | The set of parameters for a two port device that relates the input and output currents to the input and output voltages. |