transducer

Meaning

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

Synonyms

sensor

pickup

trans

sensing device

pick-up

receiver

sentinel

shaker

switch

ticker

transformer

translator

vibrator

step-down transformer

transverter

step-up transformer

energy converter

vibration exciter

vibration generator

energy conversion device

transmitting instrument

energy transducer

converter

translating unit

convertor

conveyer

oscillator

Translations

transducteur

capteur

trasduttore

Umwandler

Energieumwandler

Absolutwertübertrager

transductor

Gebergerät

senseur

Fühler

Signalgeber

Umsetzer

μορφοτροπέας

Pronounced as (IPA)

/trænzˈdjuːsə(ɹ)/

Etymology

1924, Latin trānsdūcō + -er. By surface analysis, transduce + -er.