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Electrical Fundamentals & Measurement 64

  • voltage

    JA電圧 でんあつVIđiện áp

    The electric potential difference between two points, measured in volts (V).

  • current

    JA電流 でんりゅうVIdòng điện

    The flow of electric charge through a conductor, measured in amperes (A).

  • resistance

    JA抵抗 ていこうVIđiện trở

    The opposition a material offers to current flow, measured in ohms (Ω).

  • power

    JA電力 でんりょくVIcông suất

    The rate at which electrical energy is transferred or consumed, measured in watts (W).

  • electrical energy

    JA電力量 でんりょくりょうVIđiện năng

    The amount of electrical work done over time, usually expressed in kilowatt-hours.

  • Ohm's law

    JAオームの法則 オームのほうそくVIđịnh luật Ôm

    The law stating that voltage equals current multiplied by resistance (V = I × R).

  • Kirchhoff's current law

    JAキルヒホッフの第1法則 キルヒホッフのだいいちほうそくVIđịnh luật Kirchhoff về dòng điện

    The sum of currents entering a node equals the sum of currents leaving it.

  • Kirchhoff's voltage law

    JAキルヒホッフの第2法則 キルヒホッフのだいにほうそくVIđịnh luật Kirchhoff về điện áp

    The algebraic sum of all voltages around any closed loop is zero.

  • DC

    JA直流 ちょくりゅうVIđiện một chiều (DC)

    Direct current; current that flows in one constant direction, as from a battery.

  • AC

    JA交流 こうりゅうVIđiện xoay chiều (AC)

    Alternating current; current that reverses direction periodically, as in mains power.

  • frequency

    JA周波数 しゅうはすうVItần số

    The number of cycles per second of a periodic signal, measured in hertz (Hz).

  • period

    JA周期 しゅうきVIchu kỳ

    The time taken for one complete cycle of a periodic signal; the reciprocal of frequency.

  • amplitude

    JA振幅 しんぷくVIbiên độ

    The maximum deviation of a signal from its zero or mean level.

  • peak value

    JA最大値 さいだいちVIgiá trị đỉnh

    The highest instantaneous value reached by an alternating quantity.

  • RMS value

    JA実効値 じっこうちVIgiá trị hiệu dụng (RMS)

    Root mean square value; the AC value producing the same heating effect as an equal DC value.

  • phase

    JA位相 いそうVIpha

    The relative position in time of a waveform within its cycle.

  • phase difference

    JA位相差 いそうさVIđộ lệch pha

    The angular offset between two waveforms of the same frequency, such as voltage and current.

  • impedance

    JAインピーダンスVItrở kháng

    The total opposition to alternating current, combining resistance and reactance, in ohms.

  • reactance

    JAリアクタンスVIđiện kháng

    The frequency-dependent opposition to AC caused by inductance or capacitance.

  • inductance

    JAインダクタンスVIđiện cảm

    The property of a coil that opposes changes in current, measured in henries (H).

  • capacitance

    JA静電容量 せいでんようりょうVIđiện dung

    The ability of a component to store electric charge, measured in farads (F).

  • conductance

    JAコンダクタンスVIđiện dẫn

    The reciprocal of resistance, indicating ease of current flow, measured in siemens (S).

  • active power

    JA有効電力 ゆうこうでんりょくVIcông suất tác dụng

    The portion of power actually converted into work or heat, measured in watts.

  • reactive power

    JA無効電力 むこうでんりょくVIcông suất phản kháng

    Power oscillating between source and reactive elements without doing work, measured in var.

  • apparent power

    JA皮相電力 ひそうでんりょくVIcông suất biểu kiến

    The product of RMS voltage and RMS current, measured in volt-amperes (VA).

  • power factor

    JA力率 りきりつVIhệ số công suất

    The ratio of active power to apparent power, often written as cos φ.

  • conductor

    JA導体 どうたいVIvật dẫn điện

    A material that allows current to flow easily, such as copper or aluminium.

  • insulator

    JA絶縁体 ぜつえんたいVIvật cách điện

    A material that strongly resists current flow, such as plastic, porcelain or rubber.

  • semiconductor

    JA半導体 はんどうたいVIchất bán dẫn

    A material with conductivity between a conductor and insulator that can be controlled, such as silicon.

  • series circuit

    JA直列回路 ちょくれつかいろVImạch nối tiếp

    A circuit whose components are connected end to end, carrying the same current.

  • parallel circuit

    JA並列回路 へいれつかいろVImạch song song

    A circuit whose components share the same two nodes and the same voltage.

  • short circuit

    JA短絡 たんらくVIngắn mạch (chập điện)

    An unintended low-resistance connection between points, causing excessive current.

  • open circuit

    JA開放 かいほうVIhở mạch

    A break in a circuit that prevents current from flowing.

  • ground

    JAグランドVIđất, mass (ground)

    The 0 V reference point of a circuit, or a connection to the earth.

  • electromotive force

    JA起電力 きでんりょくVIsức điện động

    The voltage generated by a source such as a battery or generator to drive current.

  • electric field

    JA電界 でんかいVIđiện trường

    A region in which an electric charge experiences a force.

  • magnetic field

    JA磁界 じかいVItừ trường

    A region of magnetic force produced by magnets or electric currents.

  • magnetic flux

    JA磁束 じそくVItừ thông

    The total magnetic field passing through a surface, measured in webers (Wb).

  • electromagnetic induction

    JA電磁誘導 でんじゆうどうVIcảm ứng điện từ

    The generation of an EMF in a circuit by a changing magnetic flux.

  • resistivity

    JA抵抗率 ていこうりつVIđiện trở suất

    A material's intrinsic opposition to current, independent of shape, measured in Ω·m.

  • multimeter

    JAテスターVIđồng hồ vạn năng

    A handheld instrument measuring voltage, current, resistance and continuity.

  • voltmeter

    JA電圧計 でんあつけいVIvôn kế

    An instrument that measures voltage, connected in parallel with the load.

  • ammeter

    JA電流計 でんりゅうけいVIampe kế

    An instrument that measures current, connected in series with the circuit.

  • clamp meter

    JAクランプメーターVIampe kìm

    A meter that measures current by clamping its jaws around a conductor without breaking the circuit.

  • insulation resistance tester

    JA絶縁抵抗計 ぜつえんていこうけいVIđồng hồ đo điện trở cách điện (megger)

    An instrument applying high DC voltage to measure insulation resistance in megohms.

  • earth resistance tester

    JA接地抵抗計 せっちていこうけいVImáy đo điện trở tiếp địa

    An instrument that measures the resistance between an earth electrode and the ground.

  • oscilloscope

    JAオシロスコープVImáy hiện sóng (oscilloscope)

    An instrument that displays voltage waveforms against time on a screen.

  • wattmeter

    JA電力計 でんりょくけいVIoát kế

    An instrument that measures the electric power in a circuit.

  • watt-hour meter

    JA電力量計 でんりょくりょうけいVIcông tơ điện

    A meter that records electrical energy consumed, in kilowatt-hours.

  • LCR meter

    JALCRメーター エルシーアールメーターVImáy đo LCR

    An instrument that measures inductance (L), capacitance (C) and resistance (R).

  • function generator

    JAファンクションジェネレーターVImáy phát hàm (máy phát tín hiệu)

    An instrument generating sine, square and triangle signals of adjustable frequency and amplitude.

  • probe

    JAプローブVIque đo (đầu dò)

    A lead and tip that connect a test point in a circuit to a measuring instrument.

  • continuity test

    JA導通チェック どうつうチェックVIkiểm tra thông mạch

    A test to check whether two points are electrically connected.

  • measurement error

    JA測定誤差 そくていごさVIsai số đo

    The difference between a measured value and the true value.

  • accuracy

    JA確度 かくどVIđộ chính xác

    How close a measurement is to the true value, usually stated as a percentage in specifications.

  • resolution

    JA分解能 ぶんかいのうVIđộ phân giải

    The smallest change in a quantity that an instrument can detect and display.

  • calibration

    JA校正 こうせいVIhiệu chuẩn

    Comparing and adjusting an instrument against a standard to ensure correct readings.

  • waveform

    JA波形 はけいVIdạng sóng

    The shape of a signal's variation over time.

  • sine wave

    JA正弦波 せいげんはVIsóng sin

    A periodic waveform following a sine function, the standard shape of AC power.

  • square wave

    JA方形波 ほうけいはVIsóng vuông

    A waveform that switches abruptly between two voltage levels.

  • duty cycle

    JAデューティ比 デューティひVIchu kỳ làm việc (duty)

    The percentage of one period during which a pulse signal is high.

  • time constant

    JA時定数 じていすうVIhằng số thời gian

    The characteristic time describing how fast an RC or RL circuit charges or discharges.

  • decibel

    JAデシベルVIđề-xi-ben (dB)

    A logarithmic unit expressing a ratio of power or voltage, such as gain.

  • SI unit

    JASI単位 エスアイたんいVIđơn vị SI

    A unit of the International System of Units (Système International), such as V, A or Ω.

Electronic Components & Circuits 70

  • electronic component

    JA電子部品 でんしぶひんVIlinh kiện điện tử

    A discrete part used in electronic circuits, such as a resistor, capacitor or IC.

  • resistor

    JA抵抗器 ていこうきVIđiện trở (linh kiện)

    A component providing a defined resistance to limit current or divide voltage.

  • capacitor

    JAコンデンサVItụ điện

    A component that stores and releases charge, used for filtering, coupling and energy storage.

  • electrolytic capacitor

    JA電解コンデンサ でんかいコンデンサVItụ hoá

    A polarised, high-capacitance capacitor commonly used for power-supply smoothing.

  • ceramic capacitor

    JAセラミックコンデンサVItụ gốm

    A non-polarised capacitor with a ceramic dielectric, compact and good at high frequencies.

  • inductor

    JAインダクタVIcuộn cảm

    A coil component storing energy in a magnetic field, used for filtering and noise suppression.

  • diode

    JAダイオードVIđiốt

    A semiconductor device that allows current to flow in only one direction.

  • Zener diode

    JAツェナーダイオードVIđiốt Zener

    A diode operated in reverse breakdown to maintain a stable voltage.

  • LED

    JA発光ダイオード はっこうダイオードVIđèn LED (điốt phát quang)

    Light-emitting diode; a diode that emits light when forward-biased.

  • transistor

    JAトランジスタVItranzito (transistor)

    A three-terminal semiconductor device used to amplify or switch signals.

  • BJT

    JAバイポーラトランジスタVItranzito lưỡng cực (BJT)

    Bipolar junction transistor; a current-controlled transistor in NPN or PNP types.

  • MOSFET

    JAMOSFET モスフェットVIMOSFET

    Metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistor; a transistor controlled by gate voltage.

  • IGBT

    JAIGBT アイジービーティーVIIGBT

    Insulated-gate bipolar transistor; a power switch used in inverters and large power supplies.

  • thyristor

    JAサイリスタVIthyristor (SCR)

    A semiconductor switch that conducts once triggered by a gate pulse.

  • triac

    JAトライアックVItriac

    A bidirectional switching device used to control AC loads.

  • integrated circuit

    JA集積回路 しゅうせきかいろVIvi mạch (IC)

    A circuit of many components fabricated on one semiconductor chip, abbreviated IC.

  • operational amplifier

    JAオペアンプVIbộ khuếch đại thuật toán (op-amp)

    A high-gain amplifier IC used in amplifying, comparator and filter circuits.

  • voltage regulator

    JAレギュレータVIIC ổn áp

    A circuit or IC that keeps output voltage constant despite input or load changes.

  • microcontroller

    JAマイコンVIvi điều khiển (MCU)

    A chip integrating a CPU, memory and peripherals for controlling devices.

  • relay

    JAリレーVIrơ-le

    An electromagnetically operated switch letting a small signal control a larger circuit.

  • potentiometer

    JAボリュームVIchiết áp (biến trở)

    A three-terminal adjustable resistor used to vary a signal level.

  • thermistor

    JAサーミスタVInhiệt điện trở (thermistor)

    A resistor whose value changes strongly with temperature, used for sensing and protection.

  • photodiode

    JAフォトダイオードVIđiốt quang

    A diode that produces current proportional to incident light.

  • photocoupler

    JAフォトカプラVIbộ ghép quang (opto)

    A device transmitting signals by light to electrically isolate two circuits; also called optocoupler.

  • crystal oscillator

    JA水晶発振子 すいしょうはっしんしVIthạch anh dao động

    A component using a quartz crystal to generate a precise clock frequency.

  • connector

    JAコネクタVIđầu nối (connector)

    A mechanical part for joining and separating wires or boards.

  • pin header

    JAピンヘッダVIhàng rào chân cắm (header)

    A row of metal pins on a board for attaching cables or modules.

  • heat sink

    JAヒートシンクVItản nhiệt

    A finned metal part that dissipates heat from power components.

  • printed circuit board

    JAプリント基板 プリントきばんVIbảng mạch in (PCB)

    An insulating board with copper tracks for mounting and connecting components, abbreviated PCB.

  • PCB assembly

    JA基板実装 きばんじっそうVIlắp ráp bo mạch (PCBA)

    The process of mounting and soldering components onto a printed circuit board.

  • SMD

    JA表面実装部品 ひょうめんじっそうぶひんVIlinh kiện dán (SMD)

    Surface-mount device; a component soldered directly onto the board surface.

  • SMT

    JA表面実装 ひょうめんじっそうVIcông nghệ dán bề mặt (SMT)

    Surface-mount technology; assembling SMDs using pick-and-place machines and reflow.

  • through-hole

    JAスルーホールVIlinh kiện chân cắm (xuyên lỗ)

    A mounting style where component leads pass through board holes and are soldered.

  • solder

    JAはんだVIthiếc hàn

    A low-melting alloy used to join components to a circuit board.

  • soldering iron

    JAはんだごてVImỏ hàn

    A hand tool with a heated tip for melting solder.

  • reflow soldering

    JAリフローはんだ付け リフローはんだづけVIhàn reflow

    Soldering SMDs by melting solder paste in a controlled oven.

  • flow soldering

    JAフローはんだ付け フローはんだづけVIhàn sóng

    Soldering by passing the board underside over a wave of molten solder; also called wave soldering.

  • solder paste

    JAクリームはんだVIkem hàn

    A mix of solder powder and flux printed onto pads before reflow.

  • flux

    JAフラックスVIchất trợ hàn (flux)

    A chemical that removes oxides and helps solder wet the joint.

  • solder bridge

    JAはんだブリッジVIchập thiếc (cầu thiếc)

    A soldering defect where solder joins adjacent pins or pads.

  • pad

    JAランドVIpad (điểm hàn)

    A copper area on a PCB to which a component lead is soldered.

  • trace

    JAパターンVIđường mạch (đường đồng)

    A copper track on a PCB connecting components.

  • via

    JAビアVIlỗ via

    A plated hole connecting layers of a multilayer PCB.

  • solder resist

    JAレジストVIlớp phủ chống hàn (solder mask)

    An insulating coating, usually green, protecting copper and preventing solder bridges.

  • silkscreen

    JAシルクVIlớp in lụa (ký hiệu)

    The printed ink layer showing component labels and markings on a PCB.

  • Gerber data

    JAガーバーデータVIfile Gerber

    The standard file format describing each PCB layer for fabrication.

  • schematic

    JA回路図 かいろずVIsơ đồ nguyên lý

    A drawing using symbols to show components and their connections.

  • bill of materials

    JA部品表 ぶひんひょうVIdanh sách linh kiện (BOM)

    A full list of parts, part numbers and quantities for a product, abbreviated BOM.

  • footprint

    JAフットプリントVIfootprint (dấu chân linh kiện)

    The pad and hole pattern on a PCB that matches a particular component.

  • breadboard

    JAブレッドボードVIbo cắm thử (breadboard)

    A solderless board for prototyping circuits.

  • datasheet

    JAデータシートVIbảng thông số (datasheet)

    A manufacturer's document giving a component's ratings, characteristics and usage.

  • absolute maximum rating

    JA絶対最大定格 ぜったいさいだいていかくVIgiá trị giới hạn tuyệt đối

    Limits of voltage, current or temperature that must never be exceeded to avoid damage.

  • polarity

    JA極性 きょくせいVIcực tính

    The positive/negative orientation of components such as electrolytic capacitors or diodes.

  • rectifier circuit

    JA整流回路 せいりゅうかいろVImạch chỉnh lưu

    A circuit that converts AC to DC using diodes.

  • bridge rectifier

    JAブリッジ整流 ブリッジせいりゅうVIcầu chỉnh lưu (cầu điốt)

    A four-diode circuit providing full-wave rectification of AC.

  • smoothing circuit

    JA平滑回路 へいかつかいろVImạch lọc nguồn (san phẳng)

    A circuit using capacitors to reduce ripple after rectification.

  • switching power supply

    JAスイッチング電源 スイッチングでんげんVInguồn xung

    A power supply that converts voltage efficiently by high-frequency semiconductor switching.

  • amplifier circuit

    JA増幅回路 ぞうふくかいろVImạch khuếch đại

    A circuit that increases the amplitude or power of a signal.

  • oscillator circuit

    JA発振回路 はっしんかいろVImạch dao động

    A circuit that generates a periodic signal without an input signal.

  • low-pass filter

    JAローパスフィルタVIbộ lọc thông thấp

    A circuit that passes low frequencies and attenuates high frequencies.

  • high-pass filter

    JAハイパスフィルタVIbộ lọc thông cao

    A circuit that passes high frequencies and attenuates low frequencies.

  • pull-up resistor

    JAプルアップ抵抗 プルアップていこうVIđiện trở kéo lên

    A resistor tying a signal line to supply to hold it high when undriven.

  • bypass capacitor

    JAパスコンVItụ thoát (tụ bypass)

    A capacitor placed near an IC's supply pin to suppress noise and stabilise voltage.

  • logic gate

    JA論理ゲート ろんりゲートVIcổng logic

    A digital circuit performing a basic logic function such as AND, OR or NOT.

  • flip-flop

    JAフリップフロップVIflip-flop (mạch lật)

    A digital circuit storing one bit, the basic element of registers and counters.

  • A/D converter

    JAA/Dコンバータ エーディーコンバータVIbộ chuyển đổi tương tự – số (ADC)

    Analog-to-digital converter; a circuit turning an analog signal into digital values.

  • D/A converter

    JAD/Aコンバータ ディーエーコンバータVIbộ chuyển đổi số – tương tự (DAC)

    Digital-to-analog converter; a circuit turning digital values into an analog signal.

  • noise

    JAノイズVInhiễu

    Unwanted electrical signals superimposed on a useful signal.

  • EMC

    JAEMC イーエムシーVItương thích điện từ (EMC)

    Electromagnetic compatibility; a device's ability to work without causing or suffering interference.

  • ESD

    JA静電気放電 せいでんきほうでんVIphóng tĩnh điện (ESD)

    Electrostatic discharge; a sudden static discharge that can damage semiconductors.

Power, Wiring & Electrical Safety 70

  • three-phase

    JA三相 さんそうVIđiện ba pha

    An AC system of three phases offset by 120°, used for motors and heavy loads.

  • single-phase

    JA単相 たんそうVIđiện một pha

    An AC system with one phase, common in households.

  • line voltage

    JA線間電圧 せんかんでんあつVIđiện áp dây

    The voltage between any two phase conductors in a three-phase system.

  • phase voltage

    JA相電圧 そうでんあつVIđiện áp pha

    The voltage between a phase conductor and the neutral.

  • neutral

    JA中性線 ちゅうせいせんVIdây trung tính

    The conductor connected to the source neutral point, carrying return current.

  • high voltage

    JA高圧 こうあつVIcao áp (cao thế)

    A voltage class used for transmission and distribution, requiring special safety measures.

  • low voltage

    JA低圧 ていあつVIhạ áp (hạ thế)

    The voltage class supplied to end-use equipment, such as 220/380 V.

  • power transmission

    JA送電 そうでんVItruyền tải điện

    Carrying electricity at high voltage over long distances from plants to substations.

  • power distribution

    JA配電 はいでんVIphân phối điện

    Delivering electricity from substations to consumers.

  • substation

    JA変電所 へんでんしょVItrạm biến áp

    A facility that transforms voltage levels and switches circuits in the grid.

  • transformer

    JA変圧器 へんあつきVImáy biến áp

    A device that raises or lowers AC voltage by electromagnetic induction.

  • cubicle

    JAキュービクルVItủ trung thế hợp bộ (cubicle)

    A metal-enclosed unit housing switchgear and transformers to receive high-voltage power for a site.

  • switchgear

    JA開閉装置 かいへいそうちVIthiết bị đóng cắt

    Equipment for switching, protecting and isolating electrical circuits.

  • distribution board

    JA分電盤 ぶんでんばんVItủ điện phân phối

    A panel housing breakers that divide power into branch circuits.

  • busbar

    JA母線 ぼせんVIthanh cái

    A copper or aluminium bar distributing high current within a panel.

  • circuit breaker

    JA遮断器 しゃだんきVIaptomat (cầu dao tự động)

    A resettable device that automatically opens a circuit on overload or short circuit.

  • MCCB

    JA配線用遮断器 はいせんようしゃだんきVIaptomat khối (MCCB)

    Molded case circuit breaker; a breaker in an insulated case protecting distribution circuits.

  • earth leakage circuit breaker

    JA漏電遮断器 ろうでんしゃだんきVIaptomat chống giật (ELCB/RCD)

    A breaker that trips on detecting earth leakage current, protecting against shock.

  • fuse

    JAヒューズVIcầu chì

    A protective device whose element melts when current exceeds its rating.

  • disconnector

    JA断路器 だんろきVIdao cách ly

    A switch giving a visible isolation gap, operated only with no load current.

  • magnetic contactor

    JA電磁接触器 でんじせっしょくきVIcông tắc tơ (khởi động từ)

    An electromagnetically operated switch for controlling motors and heavy loads.

  • thermal overload relay

    JAサーマルリレーVIrơ-le nhiệt

    A relay using a thermal element to protect motors from overload.

  • motor starter

    JA電磁開閉器 でんじかいへいきVIbộ khởi động động cơ

    A contactor combined with an overload relay to start and protect a motor.

  • rated current

    JA定格電流 ていかくでんりゅうVIdòng điện định mức

    The maximum current a device is designed to carry continuously.

  • rated voltage

    JA定格電圧 ていかくでんあつVIđiện áp định mức

    The nominal voltage at which a device is designed to operate.

  • overcurrent

    JA過電流 かでんりゅうVIquá dòng

    Current exceeding the rated value due to overload or short circuit.

  • overload

    JA過負荷 かふかVIquá tải

    A condition where the load demands more than the equipment's rated capacity.

  • leakage current

    JA漏れ電流 もれでんりゅうVIdòng rò

    Current escaping the intended circuit through insulation or to earth.

  • earth leakage

    JA漏電 ろうでんVIrò điện

    Current leaking to equipment enclosures or earth because of insulation failure.

  • voltage drop

    JA電圧降下 でんあつこうかVIsụt áp

    The reduction in voltage along a conductor due to its resistance.

  • harmonics

    JA高調波 こうちょうはVIsóng hài

    Frequency components at multiples of the fundamental that distort the supply waveform.

  • power factor correction capacitor

    JA進相コンデンサ しんそうコンデンサVItụ bù

    A capacitor installed to compensate reactive power and raise the power factor.

  • power outage

    JA停電 ていでんVImất điện (cúp điện)

    An interruption of the electricity supply.

  • generator

    JA発電機 はつでんきVImáy phát điện

    A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

  • UPS

    JA無停電電源装置 むていでんでんげんそうちVIbộ lưu điện (UPS)

    Uninterruptible power supply; equipment providing battery power instantly during an outage.

  • induction motor

    JA誘導電動機 ゆうどうでんどうきVIđộng cơ không đồng bộ (cảm ứng)

    An AC motor whose rotor turns slightly slower than the rotating field; the most common industrial motor.

  • synchronous motor

    JA同期電動機 どうきでんどうきVIđộng cơ đồng bộ

    An AC motor rotating exactly at the speed of the rotating magnetic field.

  • DC motor

    JA直流電動機 ちょくりゅうでんどうきVIđộng cơ một chiều

    A motor powered by direct current, with easy speed control.

  • stator

    JA固定子 こていしVIstato (phần tĩnh)

    The stationary part of a motor or generator, carrying the field windings.

  • rotor

    JA回転子 かいてんしVIrô-to (phần quay)

    The rotating part of a motor or generator.

  • winding

    JA巻線 まきせんVIcuộn dây (dây quấn)

    The coiled conductor in a motor or transformer.

  • star-delta starting

    JAスターデルタ始動 スターデルタしどうVIkhởi động sao – tam giác

    Starting a three-phase motor in star then switching to delta to reduce inrush current.

  • inrush current

    JA突入電流 とつにゅうでんりゅうVIdòng khởi động (dòng xung kích)

    The large current drawn momentarily when equipment is first energised.

  • inverter

    JAインバータVIbiến tần (inverter)

    A drive that varies supply frequency and voltage to control motor speed; also called VFD.

  • soft starter

    JAソフトスタータVIbộ khởi động mềm

    A device ramping up voltage to start a motor smoothly with reduced inrush.

  • rated output

    JA定格出力 ていかくしゅつりょくVIcông suất định mức

    The output power a machine is designed to deliver continuously.

  • nameplate

    JA銘板 めいばんVInhãn thông số (nameplate)

    A plate on equipment showing its rated specifications.

  • electric wire

    JA電線 でんせんVIdây điện

    A conductor, insulated or bare, used to carry electricity.

  • cable

    JAケーブルVIcáp điện

    One or more insulated conductors enclosed in a common protective sheath.

  • cross-sectional area

    JA断面積 だんめんせきVItiết diện dây

    The area of a conductor's cross-section in mm², which determines its current capacity.

  • allowable current

    JA許容電流 きょようでんりゅうVIdòng cho phép của dây

    The maximum current a conductor can carry continuously without overheating.

  • conduit

    JA電線管 でんせんかんVIống luồn dây điện

    A metal or plastic tube protecting wiring.

  • cable tray

    JAケーブルラックVImáng cáp (khay cáp)

    A ladder or tray structure supporting electrical cables.

  • terminal block

    JA端子台 たんしだいVIcầu đấu (domino, terminal)

    A block with screw or clamp terminals for connecting wires in a panel.

  • crimp terminal

    JA圧着端子 あっちゃくたんしVIđầu cos

    A metal lug crimped onto a wire end for screw connection.

  • wiring

    JA配線 はいせんVIđi dây (đấu dây)

    The installation and connection of electrical wires between equipment.

  • electrical work

    JA電気工事 でんきこうじVIthi công điện

    Installation and repair of electrical systems in buildings and facilities.

  • licensed electrician

    JA電気工事士 でんきこうじしVIthợ điện có chứng chỉ

    A person holding a national licence to carry out electrical work.

  • single-line diagram

    JA単線結線図 たんせんけっせんずVIsơ đồ một sợi

    A diagram representing a three-phase power system with single lines.

  • wiring diagram

    JA配線図 はいせんずVIsơ đồ đấu dây

    A drawing showing equipment locations and actual wire connections.

  • earthing

    JA接地 せっちVInối đất (tiếp địa)

    Connecting equipment or systems to the earth for safety and lightning protection.

  • lightning arrester

    JA避雷器 ひらいきVIchống sét van

    A device that diverts lightning surges to earth to protect equipment.

  • insulation resistance

    JA絶縁抵抗 ぜつえんていこうVIđiện trở cách điện

    The resistance between conductors and earth, indicating insulation condition.

  • electric shock

    JA感電 かんでんVIđiện giật

    The dangerous effect of electric current passing through the human body.

  • arc flash

    JAアークフラッシュVIhồ quang điện

    A sudden release of intense heat and light from an electrical arc fault.

  • lockout/tagout

    JAロックアウト・タグアウトVIkhoá và treo biển (LOTO)

    A procedure locking and tagging energy sources so no one re-energises equipment during work.

  • de-energized work

    JA停電作業 ていでんさぎょうVIlàm việc cắt điện

    Work performed after the circuit has been isolated and verified dead.

  • live-line work

    JA活線作業 かっせんさぎょうVIlàm việc có điện (hotline)

    Work on equipment that remains energised, requiring special tools and protection.

  • voltage detector

    JA検電器 けんでんきVIbút thử điện (thiết bị thử điện)

    A tool that checks whether a conductor or equipment is energised.

  • insulating gloves

    JA絶縁手袋 ぜつえんてぶくろVIgăng tay cách điện

    Special rubber gloves protecting the hands from electric shock.

Automation & Control 69

  • PLC

    JAPLC ピーエルシーVIPLC (bộ điều khiển lập trình)

    Programmable logic controller; an industrial computer that runs programs to control machinery.

  • sequencer

    JAシーケンサVIPLC (cách gọi ở Nhật: sequencer)

    The common Japanese shop-floor name for a PLC, originally a Mitsubishi trade name.

  • ladder diagram

    JAラダー図 ラダーずVIsơ đồ thang (ladder)

    A graphical PLC language resembling relay circuits arranged like a ladder.

  • sequence control

    JAシーケンス制御 シーケンスせいぎょVIđiều khiển tuần tự

    Control that executes operations step by step according to predefined order and conditions.

  • feedback control

    JAフィードバック制御 フィードバックせいぎょVIđiều khiển phản hồi

    Control that compares measured output with a setpoint and continuously corrects it.

  • open-loop control

    JAオープンループ制御 オープンループせいぎょVIđiều khiển vòng hở

    Control that does not use feedback from the output.

  • closed-loop control

    JAクローズドループ制御 クローズドループせいぎょVIđiều khiển vòng kín

    Control that uses output feedback to correct errors automatically.

  • PID control

    JAPID制御 ピーアイディーせいぎょVIđiều khiển PID

    Proportional-integral-derivative control combining three actions to minimise error.

  • setpoint

    JA目標値 もくひょうちVIgiá trị đặt

    The desired value a control system aims to reach.

  • process variable

    JA制御量 せいぎょりょうVIbiến quá trình (giá trị đo)

    The actual measured quantity being controlled, such as temperature or pressure.

  • manipulated variable

    JA操作量 そうさりょうVIbiến điều khiển (tín hiệu ra)

    The quantity the controller adjusts to influence the process, such as valve opening.

  • overshoot

    JAオーバーシュートVIđộ vọt lố

    The amount by which a response exceeds the setpoint before settling.

  • input

    JA入力 にゅうりょくVIđầu vào (input)

    A signal from buttons or sensors fed into a PLC.

  • output

    JA出力 しゅつりょくVIđầu ra (output)

    A signal a PLC sends to drive lamps, valves or motors.

  • I/O module

    JAI/Oユニット アイオーユニットVImô-đun vào/ra (I/O)

    A module connecting input and output signals between a PLC and field devices.

  • CPU unit

    JACPUユニット シーピーユーユニットVImô-đun CPU

    The central processing module of a PLC holding the program and memory.

  • scan time

    JAスキャンタイムVIthời gian quét

    The time a PLC takes to read inputs, execute the program and update outputs once.

  • normally open contact

    JAa接点 エーせってんVItiếp điểm thường mở (NO)

    A contact that is open at rest and closes when actuated.

  • normally closed contact

    JAb接点 ビーせってんVItiếp điểm thường đóng (NC)

    A contact that is closed at rest and opens when actuated.

  • self-holding circuit

    JA自己保持回路 じこほじかいろVImạch tự giữ (duy trì)

    A circuit using a relay's own contact to stay energised after the button is released.

  • interlock

    JAインターロックVIkhoá liên động (interlock)

    A mechanism preventing conflicting operations or machine running until safety conditions are met.

  • timer

    JAタイマVIbộ định thời (timer)

    A function that delays switching of a contact by a set time.

  • counter

    JAカウンタVIbộ đếm (counter)

    A function that counts pulses or occurrences of an event.

  • auxiliary relay

    JA補助リレー ほじょリレーVIrơ-le trung gian

    A small relay used to multiply or amplify contacts in control circuits.

  • sensor

    JAセンサVIcảm biến

    A device that detects a physical quantity and converts it into an electrical signal.

  • proximity sensor

    JA近接センサ きんせつセンサVIcảm biến tiệm cận

    A sensor detecting nearby objects, typically metal, without contact.

  • photoelectric sensor

    JA光電センサ こうでんセンサVIcảm biến quang

    A sensor using a light beam to detect the presence of objects.

  • limit switch

    JAリミットスイッチVIcông tắc hành trình

    A mechanical switch actuated when a machine part reaches a limit position.

  • encoder

    JAエンコーダVIbộ mã hoá vòng quay (encoder)

    A device converting rotary or linear motion into pulses for measuring position and speed.

  • thermocouple

    JA熱電対 ねつでんついVIcặp nhiệt điện (thermocouple)

    A temperature sensor of two dissimilar metals producing a temperature-dependent voltage.

  • RTD

    JA測温抵抗体 そくおんていこうたいVInhiệt điện trở kim loại (RTD, Pt100)

    Resistance temperature detector; a sensor using platinum resistance, such as Pt100.

  • pressure sensor

    JA圧力センサ あつりょくセンサVIcảm biến áp suất

    A sensor measuring gas or liquid pressure and outputting an electrical signal.

  • level sensor

    JAレベルセンサVIcảm biến mức

    A sensor measuring or detecting the level of liquid or material in a tank.

  • flow meter

    JA流量計 りゅうりょうけいVIlưu lượng kế

    An instrument measuring the flow rate of liquid or gas in a pipe.

  • vision system

    JA画像処理システム がぞうしょりシステムVIhệ thống thị giác máy (camera kiểm tra)

    A camera and image-processing system for inspecting and identifying products.

  • NPN output

    JANPN出力 エヌピーエヌしゅつりょくVIngõ ra NPN

    A sensor output that sinks current to 0 V when active.

  • PNP output

    JAPNP出力 ピーエヌピーしゅつりょくVIngõ ra PNP

    A sensor output that sources positive voltage when active.

  • analog signal

    JAアナログ信号 アナログしんごうVItín hiệu tương tự (analog)

    A continuously varying signal such as 4–20 mA or 0–10 V.

  • 4–20 mA

    JA4-20mA よんにじゅうミリアンペアVItín hiệu 4–20 mA

    An industrial current-loop standard where 4 mA is 0% and 20 mA is 100%.

  • actuator

    JAアクチュエータVIcơ cấu chấp hành

    A device turning control signals into mechanical motion, such as cylinders or motors.

  • solenoid valve

    JA電磁弁 でんじべんVIvan điện từ

    A valve operated by an electromagnetic coil to control air or fluid.

  • pneumatic cylinder

    JAエアシリンダVIxi lanh khí nén

    An actuator using compressed air to produce linear motion.

  • servo motor

    JAサーボモータVIđộng cơ servo

    A motor with encoder feedback for precise control of position, speed and torque.

  • servo amplifier

    JAサーボアンプVIbộ điều khiển servo (driver)

    A drive that powers and controls a servo motor according to controller commands.

  • stepping motor

    JAステッピングモータVIđộng cơ bước

    A motor rotating a fixed angle for each control pulse.

  • positioning

    JA位置決め いちぎめVIđịnh vị

    Control that moves an axis to a precise target position.

  • homing

    JA原点復帰 げんてんふっきVIvề gốc (về điểm 0)

    Returning a machine axis to its reference origin position.

  • jog operation

    JA寸動 すんどうVIchạy nhắp (jog)

    Running a machine in small movements only while a button is held, used for setup.

  • automatic operation

    JA自動運転 じどううんてんVIchạy tự động

    A mode in which a machine runs its program without manual intervention.

  • manual operation

    JA手動運転 しゅどううんてんVIchạy tay (chế độ manual)

    A mode in which the operator controls each machine movement.

  • emergency stop

    JA非常停止 ひじょうていしVIdừng khẩn cấp (nút E-stop)

    A function or red button that immediately stops a machine in danger.

  • safety light curtain

    JAセーフティライトカーテンVIrèm quang an toàn

    A device using light beams to stop a machine when someone enters a hazard zone.

  • push button

    JA押しボタンスイッチ おしボタンスイッチVInút nhấn

    A switch actuated by pressing, used for start and stop commands.

  • selector switch

    JAセレクタスイッチVIcông tắc xoay (chuyển mạch)

    A rotary switch for selecting modes such as auto/manual.

  • signal tower

    JA積層信号灯 せきそうしんごうとうVIđèn tháp báo hiệu

    A stacked multicolour lamp showing machine status such as running, stopped or fault.

  • control panel

    JA制御盤 せいぎょばんVItủ điều khiển

    An enclosure housing PLCs, relays, power supplies and machine control devices.

  • HMI

    JAタッチパネルVImàn hình HMI

    Human-machine interface; a touch screen for operating and monitoring machines.

  • SCADA

    JASCADA スキャダVIhệ thống SCADA

    Supervisory control and data acquisition; a system for plant-wide monitoring and data collection.

  • DCS

    JA分散制御システム ぶんさんせいぎょシステムVIhệ điều khiển phân tán (DCS)

    Distributed control system; used in process plants such as chemical or power plants.

  • fieldbus

    JAフィールドバスVImạng truyền thông công nghiệp (fieldbus)

    A digital network linking PLCs with field sensors and actuators.

  • industrial Ethernet

    JA産業用イーサネット さんぎょうようイーサネットVIEthernet công nghiệp

    Ethernet networks for factories, such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET and CC-Link IE.

  • Modbus

    JAModbus モドバスVIgiao thức Modbus

    A simple, widely used master–slave industrial communication protocol.

  • industrial robot

    JA産業用ロボット さんぎょうようロボットVIrobot công nghiệp

    A programmable robotic arm used for welding, painting and handling in factories.

  • conveyor

    JAコンベヤVIbăng tải

    Equipment that continuously transports items between processes.

  • cycle time

    JAサイクルタイムVIthời gian chu kỳ (tact time)

    The time a machine or process takes to complete one unit.

  • alarm

    JAアラームVIcảnh báo lỗi (alarm)

    A notification raised when a machine faults or detects an abnormal condition.

  • MES

    JAMES エムイーエスVIhệ thống điều hành sản xuất (MES)

    Manufacturing execution system; software that manages and tracks production on the shop floor.

  • IIoT

    JAIIoT アイアイオーティーVIIoT công nghiệp (IIoT)

    Industrial Internet of Things; networking factory machines and sensors to collect and analyse data.

  • preventive maintenance

    JA予防保全 よぼうほぜんVIbảo trì phòng ngừa

    Scheduled maintenance performed before failure to avoid unplanned downtime.