ultrasonic delay line
electronics
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An ultrasonic delay line is an electronic device that introduces a time lag into signals traversing it. It is constructed from a thin layer of piezoelectric material. When an electrical signal is applied, it creates a mechanical vibration within the crystal. This vibration travels through the crystal and is then converted back into an electrical signal, resulting in a precise time delay. The thickness of the crystal determines the exact delay, making these devices useful in fast electronic timing circuits.12
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