TRANSDUCER

Transducer

A transducer is a device that converts a signal in one form of energy to another form of energy. Energy types include electrical, mechanical, electromagnetic, chemical, acoustic and thermal energy. While the term transducer commonly implies the use of a sensor/detector, any device which converts energy can be considered a transducer. Transducers are widely used in measuring instruments.

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transducer

Noun

  1. A device that converts energy from one form into another.
  2. A state machine that generates output based on a given input.


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