what is intermittent open circuit?

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what is intermittent open circuit?

2007-01-18 09:17:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering

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It means there is a bad connection (loose wire or bad solder joint) that is not present at all times.

Open Circuit = Current path Connection has opened
Intermittent = Comes and goes

This can happen when the circuit (or PCB) flexes and parts without good solder joints separate from the pad they are normally in contact with.

2007-01-18 09:24:25 · answer #1 · answered by Ware 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

With regard to electricity, intermittent means not all the time and an open circuit means no current flowing.

2007-01-18 17:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by Older&Wiser 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

pain in the butt to troubleshoot ...

2007-01-18 17:25:43 · answer #3 · answered by Special K 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋