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Term: Shunted Circuit

Description: A shunted circuit refers to an electrical circuit where a shunt resistor or device is connected in parallel to divert or reduce the flow of current through the main circuit component. It is commonly used in various electrical systems for purposes such as current control, load balancing, and voltage regulation.

Sample Sentences:

1. The shunted circuit helped regulate the voltage and prevented the main circuit from overloading.
2. By incorporating a shunt resistor, the shunted circuit ensured the current was evenly distributed among the different branches of the electrical system.
3. Using a shunted circuit, the engineers were able to accurately measure the current flowing through the main circuit.
4. The load balancing capabilities of the shunted circuit improved the overall efficiency of the electrical system.

Related Products:

• Shunt Resistors
• Shunted Circuit Components
• Voltage Regulators
• Current Control Devices