Glossary Definition for Source

Definition

1. One of the three terminals that comprise a FET. A voltage on the gate controls the current flow between the source and drain.

2. A "voltage source" or "current source" is an idealized generator of voltage or current in a circuit. These sources can be AC or DC, controlled or constant.

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