Transducer

Transducer

A device, much like a microphone, that converts input energy of one form into output energy of another. Fishfinders separate and enhance the information received from a transducer to show underwater objects.

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Industry/Domain: Telecommunications
Category: GPS (global positioning system)
Company: Garmin
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