# Circuit

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'''Circuit''' may refer to:

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== Science and technology ==

=== Electrical engineering ===
* [Electrical circuit](/source/Electrical_circuit), a complete electrical network with a closed-loop giving a return path for current 
** [Analog circuit](/source/Analog_circuit), uses continuous signal levels 
** [Balanced circuit](/source/Balanced_circuit), paths are impedance-matched
** [Circuit analysis](/source/Circuit_analysis), the process of finding the voltages across, and the currents through, every component in an electrical circuit
** [Circuit diagram](/source/Circuit_diagram), a graphical representation of an electrical circuit
** [Digital circuit](/source/Digital_circuit), uses discrete signal levels
** [Electronic circuit](/source/Electronic_circuit), contains "active" (nonlinear) electronic components capable of performing amplification, computation, and data transfer
*** [Asynchronous circuit](/source/Asynchronous_circuit), or self-timed circuit, a sequential digital logic circuit that is not governed by a clock circuit or global clock signal
*** [Integrated circuit](/source/Integrated_circuit), a set of electronic circuits on a small "chip" of semiconductor material
**** [Mixed-signal integrated circuit](/source/Mixed-signal_integrated_circuit), contains both analog and digital signals
*** [Synchronous circuit](/source/Synchronous_circuit), a digital circuit in which the changes in the state of memory elements are synchronized by a clock signal
** [Printed circuit board](/source/Printed_circuit_board), on which electronic components are supported and connected using copper tracks on a non-conductive substrate
** [Series and parallel circuits](/source/Series_and_parallel_circuits), two ways in which electrical components may be interconnected
** Simple filters, including:
*** [LC circuit](/source/LC_circuit) or tank circuit, consisting of an inductance and a capacitance
*** [RC circuit](/source/RC_circuit), comprises a resistance and a capacitance
*** [RL circuit](/source/RL_circuit), comprises a resistance and an inductance
*** [RLC circuit](/source/RLC_circuit), comprises a resistance, an inductance, and a capacitance
** [Telecommunication circuit](/source/Telecommunication_circuit), on which information is transmitted
** [Nonlinear circuit](/source/Nonlinear_circuit), a circuit with nonlinear elements.

=== Mathematics and computer science ===

* [Circuit (computer theory)](/source/Circuit_(computer_theory)), a theoretical structure simulating electrical and data paths
** [Boolean circuit](/source/Boolean_circuit), a mathematical model for digital logic circuits
** [Integer circuit](/source/Integer_circuit), a mathematical object of computational complexity
* [Circuit complexity](/source/Circuit_complexity), a branch of computational complexity theory
* [Cycle (graph theory)](/source/Cycle_(graph_theory)), a closed path, with no other repeated vertices than the starting and ending vertices
* [Circuit of a matroid](/source/Circuit_of_a_matroid)
* [Circuit (neural network)](/source/Circuit_(neural_network)), a computational subgraph within an artificial neural network that performs a specific, interpretable function

=== Other sciences ===
* [Neural circuit](/source/Neural_circuit), in neuroscience
* [Hydraulic circuit](/source/Hydraulic_circuit), in fluid mechanics
* [Magnetic circuit](/source/Magnetic_circuit), in physics, one or more closed loop paths containing a magnetic flux
* [Monetary circuit theory](/source/Monetary_circuit_theory), a heterodox theory of monetary economics, also called ''circuitism''
* [Pneumatic circuit](/source/Pneumatic_circuit), in fluid mechanics
* [Synthetic biological circuit](/source/Synthetic_biological_circuit), in synthetic biology

== Arts, entertainment, and media==
* [''Circuit'' (film)](/source/Circuit_(film)), a 2001 gay-themed film set in the world of gay circuit parties
* ''[Mario Kart: Super Circuit](/source/Mario_Kart%3A_Super_Circuit)'', a 2001 Game Boy Advance game and the third game in the ''Mario Kart'' series
* [Circuit (film character)](/source/Circuit_(film_character)), a character from the Indian film series ''Munna Bhai''
* Circuit, a [character from ''Power Rangers Time Force''](/source/List_of_Power_Rangers_Time_Force_characters)
* ''[Circuitt](/source/Circuitt)'', a 2023 Indian Marathi-language action thriller film starring Vaibhav Tatwawadi and Hruta Durgule in lead roles

== Church ==
* [Circuit (LCMS)](/source/Circuit_(LCMS)), a local grouping of congregations in the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod
* [Methodist Circuit](/source/Methodist_Circuit), a form of church governance in Methodism

== Government and law ==
* [Circuit (administrative division)](/source/Circuit_(administrative_division)), an administrative country subdivision in East Asia
* [Circuit court](/source/Circuit_court), the name of court systems in several common law jurisdictions

== Sports ==
* [Circuit training](/source/Circuit_training), a form of high-intensity aerobics
* ITF Pro Circuit, pro tennis tours of the [International Tennis Federation](/source/International_Tennis_Federation)
** [ITF Men's Circuit](/source/ITF_Men's_Circuit)
** [ITF Women's Circuit](/source/ITF_Women's_Circuit)

== Transportation and racing ==
* [Circuit (airfield)](/source/Circuit_(airfield)), also called pattern, a standard path followed by aircraft when taking off or landing
* Circuit, a [race track](/source/race_track) or one complete traverse of a track    
** Formula One circuits (see [list of Formula One circuits](/source/list_of_Formula_One_circuits))
** [Kart circuit](/source/Kart_circuit), a race track designed for kart racing

== Other uses ==
* [Circuit (software)](/source/Circuit_(software)), a collaboration service software by Unify
* Circuit, slang for hangouts or events frequented by a given [social circle](/source/social_circle)
* [Circuit party](/source/Circuit_party), a gay dance event

== See also ==
* {{lookfrom|Circuit}}
* {{intitle|circuit}}
* ''[Circuital](/source/Circuital)'', a 2011 album by My Morning Jacket
* [Cirkut](/source/Cirkut)
* [The Circuit (disambiguation)](/source/The_Circuit_(disambiguation))

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