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transducer trans·du·cer. A device that converts energy from one form to another. transducer (tranzdoo´sur), n a device that is activated by power from one system and then supplies a different form of power to a second system; used to convert electric energy into mechanical energy in ultrasonic and sonic scalers.
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Different Types of Transducers in Practical Applications Transducer. The transducer can be defined as a device which is used for converting one form of energy into another form. In general, transducers deal with different energy types such as electrical energy, mechanical energy, chemical energy, light energy, electromagnetic energy, thermal energy, acoustic energy, and so on.
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transducer Transducer efficiency is defined as the ratio of the power output in the desired form to the total power input. Mathematically, if P represents the total power input and Q represents the power output in the desired form, then the efficiency E, as a ratio between 0 and 1, is given by:
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Transducer For the similarly named concept in computer science, see Finite state transducer. A transducer is a device that converts one form of energy to another. Usually a transducer converts a signal in one form of energy to a signal in another. Transducers are often employed at the boundaries of automation, measurement, and control systems, where electrical signals are converted to and from other physical quantities (energy, force, torque, light, motion, position, etc.).
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Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiogram. This is a standard, noninvasive echocardiogram. A technician (sonographer) spreads gel on your chest and then presses a device known as a transducer firmly against your skin, aiming an ultrasound beam through your chest to your heart. The transducer records the sound wave echoes from your heart.
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Ultrasound in Medical Diagnosis How ultrasound is produced and detected. Ultrasound is produced and detected using an ultrasound transducer. Ultrasound transducers are capable of sending an ultrasound and then the same transducer can detect the sound and convert it to an electrical signal to be diagnosed.
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Transducer Selection Guide For example, a 200 kHz sonar unit requires a 200 kHz transducer. Cone Angle A transducer's cone angle determines its coverage area of the underwater world. The wider the cone angle, the greater the area that's covered. We offer a variety of 200 kHz transducers with either a wide (20°) or narrow (12°) cone angle.
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- Stereo speakers are a type of transducer. Audio cassettes are created by using a transducer to turn the electrical signal from the microphone pick-up into magnetic fluctuations on the tape head. Ultrasound imaging relies on transducers to convert sound energy into electrical pulses.
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What Is A Transducer? Transducer is a device that converts energy form one form to other, to make it readable for measurement. Thus it converts energy to a readable form e.g. thermometer that converts heat energy into height of mercury column. In transducer output is controlled by the input. They play a vital role in field of measurements.
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Choosing a Transducer Choosing a Transducer. Material. The first step is to determine what material the transducer should be composed of. Plastic housings are recommended for fiberglass or metal hulls. Stainless Steel housings are recommended for steel or aluminium hulls. Bronze housings are recommended for fiberglass or wood hulls.
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What is the difference between a transducer and a sensor? Transducer is a device which converts a signal from one form of energy to another. For example load cell ( which converts force to electrical signall : How does digital weighing machine works? ) and loud speaker (which converts electrical signal to sound) are both comes under category of transducer.
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- Sonography is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses the echoes of high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to construct an image (sonogram) of internal organs or body structures. In sonography, a transmitting device (the transducer) sends out high-frequency ultrasound waves. Harmless sound waves, which contain no radiation, bounce off the surfaces of the object they hit. The reflected sound forms an echo which is visualized on the screen.
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transducer trans·duc·er. A device designed to convert energy from one form to another. See also: transduction. /trans·du·cer/ (-doo´ser) a device that translates one form of energy to another, e.g., the pressure, temperature, or pulse to an electrical signal.ransducer. a device that translates one physical quantity to another, e.g., pressure or temperature, to an electrical signal. neuroendocrine transducer a neuron, such as a neurohypophyseal neuron, that on stimulation secretes a hormone, thereby translating neural information into hormonal information.
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- Digital I/O Functionality. Digital Inputs. In contrast to analog transducers that sense continuous variables such as pressure and temperature, many transducers provide an output that is one of two states: high or low, open or closed. A pressure might be too high or a temperature too low, triggering closure of a switch.
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- A single beam or single frequency transducer operates sonar with one sound frequency. They cost less and work well for shallow ocean waters, or for lakes. If you like to fish inland or near the coast you will do fine with these styles. Dual frequency and dual beam transducer work well in deep water.
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- Transducers are widely used in measuring instruments. An actuator is a transducer that accepts energy and produces the kinetic energy of movement (action). The energy supplied to an actuator might be electrical or mechanical (pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.).n actuator is a transducer that accepts energy and produces the kinetic energy of movement (action). The energy supplied to an actuator might be electrical or mechanical (pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.).
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transducer Efficiency is an important consideration in any transducer. Transducer efficiency is defined as the ratio of the power output in the desired form to the total power input. No transducer is 100 percent efficient; some power is always lost in the conversion process. Usually this loss is manifested in the form of heat.
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- In the broadest definition, a sensor is an object whose purpose is to detect events or changes in its environment, and then provide a corresponding output. A sensor is a type of transducer; sensors may provide various types of output, but typically use electrical or optical signals. For example, a thermocouple generates a known voltage (the output) in response to its temperature (the environment).
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What is the difference between a transducer and a sensor? This is a really good question. In today's world, both these terms are used in various contexts interchangeably. When I started Transducer Engineering in my sophomore year, my professor used to use the term 'sensor' for a particular element in today's class and he would call the same a 'transducer' in tomorrow's class.
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Transceiver A transceiver is a device comprising both a transmitter and a receiver which are combined and share common circuitry or a single housing.When no circuitry is common between transmit and receive functions, the device is a transmitter-receiver.The term originated in the early 1920s.lmost all modern amateur radio equipment is now a transceiver but there is an active market for pure radio receivers, mainly for shortwave listening (SWL) operators. An example of a transceiver would be a walkie-talkie or a CB radio.
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What is sonar? There are two types of sonar—active and passive. Active Sonar. Active sonar transducers emit an acoustic signal or pulse of sound into the water. If an object is in the path of the sound pulse, the sound bounces off the object and returns an “echo” to the sonar transducer. If the transducer is equipped with the ability to receive signals, it measures the strength of the signal.
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transducer A transducer is an electronic device that converts energy from one form to another. Common examples include microphones, loudspeakers, thermometers, position and pressure sensors, and antenna.
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- The Shoot-through the hull type transducer is mounted inside of the hull, usually in a bilge, sump or keel, permanently adhered to the cockpit side of the hull with an epoxy or may be contained in a liquid reservoir (generally a density inconsistent with that of water).ransom-mounted Transducer. General description of a marine transducer: A marine transducer is best described as an electronic sonar device mounted to a vessel that converts input signals of one kind into output signals of another kind, such as sound waves to electrical waves.
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How Does a Transducer Work? The speaker itself is an electromechanical kind of transducer. The electro- part refers to the input being electrical. The mechanical part refers to the output being mechanical, since the speaker is a cone that vibrates and moves. This vibration and movement generate pressure waves in the air we call sound waves.
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Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) A transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) may also be called prostate sonogram or endorectal ultrasound. It is used to look at the prostate and tissues around it. An ultrasound transducer (also called a probe) sends sound waves through the wall of the rectum and into the prostate and surrounding tissue.