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Dielectric: The insulating material between the plates of a capacitor.
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Dielectric Constant (K):The property of the dielectric material that determines how much electric energy can be stored in a capacitor of a particular size by a value of applied voltage.
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Dielectric Strength:The ability of a dielectric material of specified thickness to withstand high voltages without breaking down.
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Diode:Any two-electrode device that conducts in only one direction.
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Discharged:The removal of the charge in a capacitor by completing a circuit between the plates.
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Displacement Current:The current flows in a circuit containing a capacitor whenever the capacitor charges or discharges.
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Donor: A type of impurity that adds electrons to the atoms of a semiconductor substance.
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Deep Cycle Battery: A battery designed to be routinely discharged to 20% of its maximum capacity without damage. These are the type of battery most commonly used with an inverter system.
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Dip Switches: A series of small switches used for special programming of the Freedom Inverter/Chargers. These switches are located on the rear of the Freedom remote panel.
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Direct Current (DC): Current that flows continuously in one direction such as that from batteries, photovoltaics, alternators, chargers and DC generators. The type of electricity stored in batteries that flows in one direction.
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Depth of Discharge: The ampere-hours removed from a fully charged battery, expressed as percentage of rated capacity.
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Digital Volt Meter (DVM): A voltmeter that incorporates an RMS (Root Means Square) converter to read true RMS for any waveform shape.
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