transducer
English
editEtymology
edit1924, Latin trānsdūcō[1] + -er. By surface analysis, transduce + -er.
Pronunciation
editNoun
edittransducer (plural transducers)
- A device that converts energy from one form into another.
- (computing theory) A state machine that generates output based on a given input.
Usage notes
edit- Not to be confused with transductor.
Related terms
edit- transduce (verb)
- transduction (noun)
Translations
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “transducer”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.