English Dictionary
spark counter
n : an instrument that detects ionizing radiation from
elementary particles [syn: {spark chamber}]
English Computing Dictionary
binary counter
A digital circuit which has a clock
input and a number of count outputs which give the number of
clock cycles. The output may change either on rising or
falling clock edges. The circuit may also have a reset input
which sets all outputs to zero when asserted. The counter may
be either a {synchronous counter} or a {ripple counter}.
(1997-07-03)