push-pull


push-pull

(po͝osh′po͝ol′)adj. Of or relating to an arrangement of two identical electronic devices that that are set in opposite phase in order to minimize distortion.

push-pull

n (modifier) (Electronics) using two similar electronic devices, such as matched valves, made to operate 180° out of phase with each other. The outputs are combined to produce a signal that replicates the input waveform: a push-pull amplifier.

push′-pull′



adj. of or pertaining to electronic devices having components with balanced signals opposite in phase. [1925–30]