active timing

noun

A type of accurate timing system in which a battery-powered active chip, known as a transponder, sends a unique code to the detection loop, which is connected to a decoder.

Meanings

nounactive timing (countable and uncountable, plural active timings)

plural active timings

  1. countableuncountableengineeringA type of accurate timing system in which a battery-powered active chip, known as a transponder, sends a unique code to the detection loop, which is connected to a decoder.
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