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Transducer vs Rectifier - What's the difference?

transducer | rectifier |

As nouns the difference between transducer and rectifier

is that transducer is a device that converts energy from one form into another while rectifier is something that rectifies.

transducer

English

(wikipedia transducer)

Noun

(en noun)
  • A device that converts energy from one form into another.
  • (computing theory) A state machine that generates output based on a given input.

    • Usage notes

    * Not to be confused with transductor.

    Related terms

    * transduce (pos v) * transduction (pos n)

    See also

    * inducer * transformer * transponder

    rectifier

    English

    (wikipedia rectifier)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that rectifies.
  • A device that converts alternating current into direct current; often a diode.
  • (nautical) An instrument used for determining and rectifying the variations of the compass on board ship.

    • See also

    * inverter

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