pulse duration, average (formerly pulse average time) (t_w)

The time interval between a reference point on the leading edge of a pulse waveform and a reference point on the trailing edge of the same waveform, with both reference points being 50% of the steady-state amplitude of the waveform existing after the leading edge, measured with respect to the steady-state amplitude existing before the leading edge.

NOTE If the reference points are not 50% points, the symbol t_p and the term "pulse duration" should be used.

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