transducer

[ trans-doo-ser, -dyoo-, tranz- ]

noun

1. a device that receives a signal in the form of one type of energy and converts it to a signal in another form:

   A microphone is a transducer that converts acoustic energy into electrical impulses.

transducer

/ trænzˈdjuːsə /

noun

1. any device, such as a microphone or electric motor, that converts one form of energy into another

transducer

/ trăns-do̅o̅′sər /

1. A device that converts one type of energy or signal into another. For example, a microphone is a transducer that converts sound waves into electric impulses; an electric motor is a transducer that converts electricity into mechanical energy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of transducer¹

1920–25; < Latin trānsdūc ( ere ) to transfer ( traduce ) + -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of transducer¹

C20: from Latin transducere to lead across, from trans- + ducere to lead

Example Sentences

Therefore, a novel transducer that can achieve simple and seamless integration is crucial for practical application.

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An ultrasound transducer transmits or receives ultrasound.

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While many recent research projects actively explore the use of transparent materials in TUTs to address this issue, achieving transparency and best acoustic performance across all transducer layers continues to be a problem.

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The researchers guide the bubbles using a sophisticated method of adjusting the output of each individual transducer.

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"We investigate this problem by considering a network of robots, each with a single omnidirectional guided acoustic wave transducer. This configuration is considered as it is arguably the simplest, with good potential for integration in a low cost platform."

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