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circuit
(1) A set of electronic components that perform a particular function in an electronic system. See hardware circuit. (2) See communications channel.
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Definition: circuit
(1) A set of electronic components that perform a particular function in an electronic system. See hardware circuit.
(2) See communications channel.
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