Feedback Loop (Noun)
Meaning
A circuit that feeds back some of the output to the input of a system.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A thermostat can create a feedback loop by adjusting the heat produced based on the temperature readings it receives.
- In electronic amplifiers, a feedback loop helps to stabilize the gain and eliminate distortion.
- The speed governor of a steam engine uses a feedback loop to regulate the engine speed.
- A microphone picking up sound from a speaker can create a screeching feedback loop if the volume is too high.
- In control systems, a negative feedback loop is used to correct deviations from the desired output.