pull-down resistor

noun

A resistor that is connected between a signal and ground in a circuit to ensure that the signal is at a low logic level.

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Meanings

nounpull-down resistor (plural pull-down resistors)

plural pull-down resistors

  1. businessA resistor that is connected between a signal and ground in a circuit to ensure that the signal is at a low logic level.
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