VDict - Definition of circuit

circuit

1. communications A communications path in a circuitswitching network.

2. electronics A complete path through which an electric

current can flow.

The term is used loosely for any device or subsystem using

electrical or electronic components. E.g. "That lightning

bolt fried the circuits in my GPS receiver". An integratedcircuit (IC) contains components built on a Silicon die.

(2002-07-15)

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