Synonyms of time constant

Noun


1. time constant, time interval, interval

usage: (electronics) the time required for the current or voltage in a circuit to rise or fall exponentially through approximately 63 per cent of its amplitude

2. time constant, ratio

usage: the ratio of the inductance of a circuit in henries to its resistance in ohms

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