tran·spond·er (tr n-sp n d r)n. A radio or radar transmitter-receiver activated for transmission by reception of a predetermined signal. [tran(smitter) + (re)sponder.] |
transponder, transpondor [trænˈspɒndə]
n
1. (Electronics & Computer Science / Telecommunications) a type of radio or radar transmitter-receiver that transmits signals automatically when it receives predetermined signals
2. (Communication Arts / Broadcasting) the receiver and transmitter in a communications or broadcast satellite, relaying received signals back to earth
[from transmitter + responder]
| transponder (trn-spndr) A radio or radar transmitter and receiver that responds to an incoming signal either by broadcasting its own predetermined signal (as in aircraft identification systems) or by relaying the incoming signal at a different frequency (as in satellite communications). |
A receiver-transmitter which will generate a reply signal, upon proper interrogation. See also responsor.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | transponder - electrical device designed to receive a specific signal and automatically transmit a specific reply electrical device - a device that produces or is powered by electricity |
Translations
transponder
n (Tech) → Transponder m, → Antwortsender m
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