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Transmission line — This article is about the radio frequency transmission line. For the power transmission line, see electric power transmission. In communications and electronic engineering, a transmission line is a specialized cable designed to carry alternating… … Wikipedia
transmission line — noun a) A set of wires used for long distance electric power transmission; a power transmission line. b) A structure such as a waveguide or stripline constructed so as to pass electric signals with fidelity and little loss … Wiktionary
transmission line — noun a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power • Syn: ↑cable, ↑line • Hypernyms: ↑conductor • Hyponyms: ↑coaxial cable, ↑coax, ↑coax ca … Useful english dictionary
transmission line — /trænzˈmɪʃən laɪn/ (say tranz mishuhn luyn) noun 1. Electricity the system of conductors (often overhead wires) by which electric power usually at high voltages is transmitted from one place to another. 2. Radio the system of conductors (two… …
Single-wire transmission line — A single wire transmission line (or single wire method) is a method of supplying electrical power through a single wired electrical conductor. Single wire earth return (SWER) or single wire ground returns today supply single phase electrical… … Wikipedia
Middletown-Norwalk transmission line — The Middletown Norwalk (M N) Transmission Line is a 69 mile (112 km), 345 kilovolt AC transmission line between Middletown and Norwalk in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Construction began in 2006 with the ground breaking a the Beseck… … Wikipedia
Shoshone Transmission Line — The Shoshone Transmission Line was an early and notable electric power transmission line, now recorded on the List of IEEE Milestones.The line began service on July 17, 1909, conveying power from the Shoshone Hydroelectric Generating Station,… … Wikipedia
Electric power transmission — Electric transmission redirects here. For vehicle transmissions, see diesel electric transmission. 400 kV high tension transmission lines near Madrid Electric power transmission or high voltage electric transmission is the bulk transfer of… … Wikipedia
Electric locomotive — Electric Trains redirects here. For the 1995 Squeeze single, see Electric Trains (song). An electric locomotive is a locomotive powered by electricity from an external source. Sources include overhead lines, third rail or an on board electricity… … Wikipedia
Line — or lines may refer to: * Line (geometry), an infinitely extending one dimensional figure that has no curvature * a length of rope, cable or chain when put to use (such as a clothesline, anchor line) * a line or queue of people waiting in a queue… … Wikipedia
