Automotive Glossary
Automotive Glossary
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Data rateThe actual speed at which data is transmitted. | |
Databank linkA connection to an electronic source of data. | |
dBDecibels | |
DCDirect Current | |
DC Direct CurrentAn electrical current that flows in one direction only. Conventionally from the positive pole to the negative pole. | |
DC-DC converterThis is an electronic circuit which converts a source of direct current (DC) from one voltage level to another. It actually converts DC to AC to a different voltage AC and then back to DC! | |
de Dion suspensionA de Dion suspension uses universal joints at both the wheel hubs and differential, and uses a solid tubular beam to hold the opposite wheels in parallel. Unlike an anti-roll bar, a de Dion tube is not directly connected to the chassis nor is it intended to flex. | |
De-energisedSwitched off - usually refers to a coil or relay. | |
De-ionisedUsed to describe pure, neutral water used for topping up batteries. | |