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How to pronounce transponder
IPA transcription: [tɹæns'pɑndɚ]
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Noun
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electrical device designed to receive a specific signal and automatically transmit a specific reply
Usage examples
- Above this limit the transponder avoids overload by limiting the sensitivity of the receiver.
- Aircraft with Center contact can be readily distinguished by their transponders.
- Transponders are an adaptation of military identification friend or foe technology.
- All drivers are required to use a FasTrak transponder.
- The radio transponder and telemetry signals ceased, followed by uncontrolled tumbling of the probe.
- During this time, some small numbers of transponders were used for regular service.
- Similar devices include transponders, transverters, and repeaters.