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Term	Explanation
Semiconductor	A material that has a resistance characteristics between that of
	insulators and conductors.
Sensor	A device that responds to physical stimuli (such as heat, light, sound,
	pressure, magnetism, motion) and transmits the resulting signal or
	data for providing a measurement, operating a control, or both.
Sheath	The outer covering or jacket of a multiconductor cable.
Silicone	A rubber-like man-made material used extensively in gasket and
	sealing applications. I has a very wide temperature range.
SJOO	UL designation for a rubber jacketed cord. (300 Volt)
SOO	UL designation for a rubber jacketed cord. (600 Volt)
STO	UL designation for a PVC insulated cord. (600 Volt)
SV	Vacuum cleaner cord, rubber jacketed. (300 Volt)
SVO	Vacuum cleaner cord, neoprene jacketed.  (300 Volt)
SVT	Same as SV exept all plastic construction.
Tensile strength	The pull stress required to break a given specimen.
Transducer	A device for converting mechanical energy to electrical energy.
Transistor	This is a solid state device used in electronic circuits. It is often used
	in switching or amplifier applications.
Transmitter	Converts electrical energy to light energy.