circuit
der Schaltkreis, die Schaltkreise
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electrical circuit
An electrical connection consisting of wires and components through which electric current flows to perform a specific function.
Der Schaltkreis wird durch einen Schalter geschlossen.
The electrical circuit is closed by a switch.
integrated circuit
A small electronic circuit that usually performs several functions on a chip; used especially in the phrase 'integrierter Schaltkreis' (integrated circuit).
Der integrierte Schaltkreis enthält Millionen von elektronischen Bauteilen.
The integrated circuit contains millions of electronic components.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Schaltkreise |
| genitive | des Schaltkreises |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Schaltkreis | die Schaltkreise |
| accusative | den Schaltkreis | die Schaltkreise |
| dative | dem Schaltkreis | den Schaltkreisen |
| genitive | des Schaltkreises | der Schaltkreise |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Schaltkreis' (circuit) is made up of 'Schalt' (switching) and 'Kreis' (circle). The first part refers to switching electrical functions, while the second refers to a closed path in which current can circulate.
Ein einfacher Schaltkreis besteht aus einer Batterie, einer Lampe und Leitungen.
A simple circuit consists of a battery, a lamp, and wires.
In technical descriptions, 'Schaltkreis' (electrical circuit) is frequently used with verbs such as 'schließen' (to close), 'öffnen' (to open), 'unterbrechen' (to break), and 'prüfen' (to test). The phrase 'Strom fließt durch einen Schaltkreis' (current flows through an electrical circuit) is also common.
Die Technikerin prüft den Schaltkreis mit einem Messgerät.
The technician tests the electrical circuit with a measuring instrument.
The sense referring to a circuit on a chip is particularly recognizable in the fixed phrase 'integrierter Schaltkreis' (integrated circuit). In this context, words such as 'Chip' (chip), 'Mikroelektronik' (microelectronics), or 'Bauteile' (components) often appear in the sentence.
Der integrierte Schaltkreis auf dem Chip verarbeitet die Signale sehr schnell.
The integrated circuit on the chip processes the signals very quickly.
