The term "puff" is a colloquial shorthand used by engineers and technicians to refer to a picofarad (pF), which is a unit of capacitance equal to 10^-12 Farads. This slang is commonly used in informal discussions among professionals in the electronics field. Understanding this terminology is essential for effective communication in environments where capacitors are frequently discussed. The playful nature of the term reflects a lighthearted culture within engineering circles.
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lennybogzy said:
crx said:
crx said:
Puff the magic capacitor lived by the inductor,
And wallowed in the coulomb charge in a land called resonance.
Little Jackie paper was a dielectric,
Not as good as polypropylene or other fancy polymers. Oh
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