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A · B · C · D · E · F · G · H · I · J · K · L · M · N · O · P · Q · R · S · T · U · V · W · X · Y · Z   entire Web this site parallel connection A way of joining two or more electricity-producing devices, such as solar cells, by connecting positive leads together and negative leads together; such a configuration increases the current, but not the voltage. The output voltage of the paralleled devices is equal to the average voltage of the devices, and the total current is the sum of the current of all the devices. Compare with series connection. Related categories    • BASIC SCIENCE Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Science Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP