pulse duration (formerly pulse time) (t_p)

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.

NOTE The two reference points are usually 90% 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. If the reference points are 50% points, the symbol t_w and the term "average pulse duration" should be used.

Pulse time symbology

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