Transducer (Noun)
Meaning
An electrical device that converts one form of energy into another.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A microphone is a type of transducer that converts sound waves into electrical signals.
- The piezoelectric transducer in the ultrasonic cleaner converts electrical energy into high-frequency vibrations.
- The solar panel acts as a transducer, converting sunlight into electrical energy.
- The guitar pickup is a magnetic transducer that converts the vibrations of the strings into an electrical signal.
- The pressure transducer in the aircraft measures altitude by converting changes in air pressure into electrical signals.