transducer
noun
trans·duc·er
tran(t)s-ˈdü-sər 
tranz-,
-ˈdyü-
: a device that is actuated by power from one system and supplies power usually in another form to a second system
a loudspeaker is a transducer that transforms electrical signals into sound energy
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Researchers converted a standard filter basket into a soundwave generator using a transducer.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
In 2024, researchers introduced a conformal ultrasound patch capable of tracking cerebral blood flow in three dimensions and an integrated wearable ultrasound system that monitored deep tissue activity with sub-millimeter resolution using a single transducer.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
The 38mm transducers and steel-mesh damping design help control air displacement for clearer, more immersive sound without compromising bass.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
The transducers were inspired by the units used in Sennheiser’s legendary HD 600-Series headphones and have been tuned to deliver a rich and full sound with plenty of dynamic bass.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2026
In 2024, researchers introduced a conformal ultrasound patch capable of tracking cerebral blood flow in three dimensions and an integrated wearable ultrasound system that monitored deep tissue activity with sub-millimeter resolution using a single transducer.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
The 38mm transducers and steel-mesh damping design help control air displacement for clearer, more immersive sound without compromising bass.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
The transducers were inspired by the units used in Sennheiser’s legendary HD 600-Series headphones and have been tuned to deliver a rich and full sound with plenty of dynamic bass.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
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transducer
noun
trans·duc·er
-ˈd(y)ü-sər
: a device that is actuated by power from one system and supplies power usually in another form to a second system
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