Glossary bias voltage

Definition of bias voltage

bias voltage

1.  Part of the xerographic process. In an analog copier, bias helps to reduce background, resulting in a cleaner copy. In a digital copier, fax or printer, bias develops the latent image by increasing potential difference.

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Biasing in electronics is the method of establishing predetermined voltages and/or currents at various points of a circuit to set an appropriate operating point.