Transponder: meaning, definitions and examples
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transponder
[ trรฆnหspษndษr ]
communication device
A transponder is an electronic device that receives and responds to a radio signal, often used in communication and navigation systems. It typically transmits a signal back, enabling identification, location tracking, or data transfer.
Synonyms
receiver, signal relay, transmitter.
Examples of usage
- The aircraft's transponder relayed its position to air traffic control.
- Smartphone apps can utilize GPS transponders for location accuracy.
- The satellite's transponder ensures that signals reach the designated ground station.
- Transponders are crucial in electronic toll collection systems.
Translations
Translations of the word "transponder" in other languages:
๐ต๐น transponder
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเคพเคเคธเคชเฅเคเคกเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Transponder
๐ฎ๐ฉ transponder
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐะฝัะฟะพะฝะดะตั
๐ต๐ฑ transponder
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฉใณในใใณใใผ
๐ซ๐ท transpondeur
๐ช๐ธ transpondedor
๐น๐ท transponder
๐ฐ๐ท ํธ๋์คํฐ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูุงุฒ ููู ุงูุฅุดุงุฑุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ transpondรฉr
๐ธ๐ฐ transpondรฉr
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝฌๅๅจ
๐ธ๐ฎ transponder
๐ฎ๐ธ transponder
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะฐะฝัะฟะพะฝะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แขแ แแแกแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ transponder
๐ฒ๐ฝ transpondedor
Etymology
The term transponder is a portmanteau of 'transmitter' and 'responder', which reflects the device's dual functionality. It emerged in the mid-20th century as aviation and telecommunications technology advanced, necessitating more efficient means of tracking and identifying objects in the airspace and beyond. Originally developed for military use, transponders have since become integral to civilian applications, including air traffic control and satellite communications. The technology has continually evolved, with advancements in microelectronics and digital data processing, leading to modern transponders that operate in various frequency bands and are capable of handling complex data transfer tasks.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,620, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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