Look up: encoder

1. Encoder
   A device that superimposes electronic signal information on other electronic signals.
   Found on http://www.zoo.co.uk/~z0001325/Glossary.
   
   
2. Encoder
   (Digital cameras and photo printers) Opposite from decoder. Software, which f.i. compresses a video.
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3. Encoder
   A circuit that combines the primary red, green and blue signals into a composite video signal.
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20523
   
   
4. Encoder
   A digital device used to measure shaft speed, having an output in so many pulses per revolution and usually a marker pulse once per revolution. 1000 pulses/rev would be typical, with two sets of pulses 90 degrees apart together with their inverse.
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5. encoder
   a feedback device which converts mechanical motion into electronic signals Category: Electrical engineering and energy • a device capable of translating from one method of expression to another method of expression,for instance in translating a message,add the contents of A to the conten...
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6. encoder
   1. (algorithm, hardware) To convert data or some physical quantity into a given format. E.g. uuencode. See also encoder. 2. (cryptography) To encrypt, to perform encryption. (1999-07-06)
   Found on http://foldoc.org/encoder
   
   
7. Encoder
   An encoder is a device, circuit, transducer, software program, algorithm or person that converts information from one format or code to another, for the purposes of standardization, speed, secrecy, security, or saving space by shrinking size. ==Examples== ===Media=== Software for encoding audio, vi...
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8. Encoder
   feedback device that utilizes an optical source and sensor to provide velocity and position information in the form of a digital signal; not readily adaptable to different environments.
   Found on http://www.empiremagnetics.com/glossary/
   
   
9. encoder
   a device for producing the representation of information according to a given code
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10. Encoder
    (1) Device for converting an input to a coded output; (2) tone-generating system for broadcasting one or more tone codes on a radio frequency to alert selected pagers and alarms; (3) alarm-system component that transmits coded sensor and subscriber information to a monitoring center to be processed into address and alarm-type information.
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