täysiaaltoinen

Täysiaaltoinen is a Finnish word that translates to "full-wave" or "all-wave" in English. It is often used in technical contexts, particularly in electronics and radio engineering.

In electronics, täysiaaltoinen refers to a type of rectifier circuit. A full-wave rectifier converts both the positive and negative halves of an alternating current (AC) waveform into a direct current (DC) output. This is in contrast to a half-wave rectifier, which only utilizes one half of the AC waveform and blocks the other. Täysiaaltoiset rectifiers are generally more efficient and produce a smoother DC output than half-wave rectifiers, making them suitable for applications where a stable DC voltage is required, such as in power supplies for electronic devices.

The term can also be applied to antennas. A täysiaaltoinen antenna is one whose length is equal to one full wavelength of the radio wave it is designed to receive or transmit. This specific length often maximizes the antenna's efficiency and signal reception or transmission capabilities at that particular frequency.

Beyond these specific technical uses, täysiaaltoinen can generally describe something that encompasses or operates across an entire range or spectrum, rather than a partial or limited segment. For example, a täysiaaltoinen mittaus might refer to a measurement taken over the complete cycle of a phenomenon.