Information   Sheets
I-J  
Term Explanation
   
   
Interface The region where two systems or a major and a minor system
  meet and interact with each other. 
   
Interference Electrical or electromagnetic disturbance which introduce
  undesirable responses into other electronic equipment. 
   
Interrogate Pulse An electrical signal sent to a device for the purpose to determining
  identity or status by causing the device to produce an appropriate
  response. 
   
Ionization The formation of ions. Ions are produced when polar compounds
  are dissolved in a solvent and when a liquid, gas, or solid is caused
  to lose or gain electrons due to the passage of an electric current. 
   
IPCEA Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association.
   
IR-Drop The designation of a voltage drop in terms of current and 
  resistance. 
   
Irradiation In insulations, the expose of the material to high energy emissions
  to alter the molecular structure by crosslinking.
   
IRS Ignition Radiation Suppression.
   
ISA Instrument Society of America. 
   
ISO International Standards Organization.
   
Jacket An outer covering, usually non-metallic, mainly used for protection
  against the environment.