1. a device that converts one form of energy or signal into another form
Usage: technical; electronics

Examples

• The microphone is a transducer that converts sound waves into electrical signals.
• Pressure transducers are used to measure fluid pressure in industrial systems.
• The speaker acts as a transducer, changing electrical energy back into sound.
• Medical ultrasound machines use piezoelectric transducers to create images.
• Temperature transducers help monitor heat levels in manufacturing processes.
• The car’s fuel gauge relies on a transducer to measure tank levels.