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transducer /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. neuroendocrine transducer a neuron, such as a neurohypophyseal neuron, that on stimulation secretes a hormone, thereby translating neural information into hormonal information. Transducer A device that converts electrical signals into ultrasound waves and ultrasound waves back into electrical impulses. Mentioned in: Doppler Ultrasonography, Echocardiography, Endocarditis, Transesophageal Echocardiography transducer [-d(y)o̅o̅′sər] Etymology: L, trans + ducere, to lead a hand-held device that sends and receives ultrasound signals. It changes electric impulses into soundwaves, receives reflected soundwaves, and converts them back into electric energy. 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. transducer a device that translates one physical quantity to another, e.g. pressure or temperature to an electrical signal. In ultrasonography, the device that emits sound waves. annular array transducer an ultrasound transducer with crystals arranged in concentric rings with different frequencies of sound produced. It allows for a greater depth of focus. linear array transducer an ultrasound transducer with crystals arranged in a line. It gives a rectangular field of view. neuroendocrine transducer a neuron, such as a neurohypophyseal neuron, that on stimulation secretes a hormone, thereby translating neural information into hormonal information. sector transducer an ultrasound transducer which produces a fan-shaped field of view. transducer Instrumentation A device that transforms one form of energy to another–eg, a photocell that converts light into electrical energy; it is the major component in ultrasonographic devices, and contains an emitting and receiving
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At introduction, the S-ICU ultrasound tool offers a complement of phased, curved and linear array transducers to enable abdominal, cardiac and vascular scanning as well as visual guidance of PICC and central line placements, dialysis access, thoracentesis and paracentesis. For over 80 years, the company has been renowned for its ScanSpeak, Vifa and Peerless brands, and most recently for the introduction of the innovative Tymphany Linear Array Transducer (Tymphany LAT)," said Jacoby. The company's long history of innovation continued with the development of the first linear array transducer in 1971 and the first convex array transducer in 1981. |
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