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time constant - Control Components Glossary

Term : time constant

What is 'time constant'? What does 'time constant' mean?

Definition

Time required to reach approximately 63% of the final value when a step input is entered in a first-order linear delay system.

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Digital Panel Indicators

Other Definition of time constant

Terms	Applicable Categories
time constant	Temperature Controllers
time constant	Signal Converters

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