overpulse

noun, verb — 2 senses

overpulse

noun

Etymology From over- + pulse.

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Business, Electrical engineering, Electricity, Electromagnetism, Electronics, Energy, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Physics An electric pulse that spikes above normal operating levels.

  • The algorithm then requires that you multiply the interval by 3 to yield a single overpulse.1985, EDN, Electrical Design News - Volume 30, page 165:
  • In an electromagnetic launcher such as a railgun for propelling a projectile at high velocity, an overpulse energy recovery circuit is employed to transfer stored inductive energy from a source inductor to the railgun inductance to propel the projectile down the railgun.1986, Catalog of Government Patents, page 75:
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  • For example, Intel's earlier Intelligent programming algorithm, which is still required for cerdip parts, uses a one millisecond pulse and an overpulse scheme.1987, Electronic Packaging and Production:

overpulse

verb

Etymology From over- + pulse.

1

To pulse too much.

  • Another problem is that they might have "overpulsed". It's not clear that the high numbers for data rate go with the low numbers for drive voltage.1987, Mark A. Mentzer, S. Sriram, Integrated optical circuit engineering IV:
  • Do not overpulse, as this will make the patties crumbly and wet.2010, David Stowell, George Black, The Veganopolis Cookbook: A Manual for Great Vegan Cooking, →ISBN:
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  • Make sure you don't overpulse, as you want to leave some texture.2016, Einat Mazor, Chickpeas: Sweet and Savory Recipes from Hummus to Dessert, →ISBN:

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