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electronics research
A research facility investigating electronic technology, including circuits and active electrical components.
An electronics research facility is a place where scientific or technical knowledge about electronic technology is advanced through various forms of research. This includes studies on electrical circuits and active electrical components such as transistors, vacuum tubes, and diodes.
The research concerns electronic devices and circuits. A study can address a component as well as a more complete electronic system.
An electronics factory manufactures electronic products or parts. Producing a known design is distinct from conducting research into the underlying electronic technology.
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