burn in
The term "burn in" is used across various fields to describe processes that ensure reliability, stability, or optimal performance of systems and components.
Definition
C1Electronics
(technical)The process of operating electronic components under controlled conditions to detect and eliminate early failures.
Example
- The new chips underwent a burn-in process to ensure they were free from defects.
B2Audio Equipment
(technical)The practice of leaving new audio equipment on for an extended period to potentially improve its performance.
Example
- Audiophiles often recommend a burn-in period for new headphones.
C1Aerospace
(technical)The phase where a spacecraft or aircraft reenters the Earth's atmosphere, experiencing intense heat and friction.
Example
- The spacecraft's heat shield is designed to protect it during the burn-in phase.
C2Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC)
(technical, statistical)The practice of discarding initial iterations of a simulation to allow the system to stabilize before analysis.
Example
- Researchers often discard the first 1000 iterations as part of the burn-in process.
C1Displays
(technical)The gradual imprinting of an image or pattern into a display screen due to prolonged display of static content.
Example
- Leaving a static image on the screen for too long can cause burn-in.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "burn in":
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