push-pull circuit
nounUK /pʊʃ pʊl ˈsɜːkɪt/
US /pʊʃ pʊl ˈsɜːrkɪt/
A push-pull circuit is a setup where two parts take turns pushing and pulling to make something work.
The push-pull circuit in the toy car makes the wheels spin smoothly.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An electronic amplifier output stage using two complementary devices that alternately source and sink current.
The audio amplifier uses a push-pull circuit to drive the speaker efficiently.
3. A switching converter topology where two switches operate in alternating phases.
The push-pull circuit in the power supply steps up the battery voltage.
4. A motor drive arrangement where two drivers alternately push and pull current through a load.
The push-pull circuit lets the motor reverse direction quickly.