Engineering Glossary: Z
3 definitions in plain language.
3 terms beginning with Z. Use the filter to narrow the list, or the letters to jump to another part of the glossary.
3 terms
- Zener diode #
- A diode designed to conduct in reverse at a fixed breakdown voltage, used as a voltage reference. Electronics
- Zero #
- A value of s at which a transfer function is zero. Automation, controls and robotics
- Ziegler-Nichols #
- A set of rules for tuning PID controllers from a step test or an oscillation test. Automation, controls and robotics