optoisolator en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌɒptəʊˈaɪsəleɪtə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌɑptoʊˈaɪsəleɪtɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₃ekʷ-der. Ancient Greek ὄπωπᾰ (ópōpă) Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Hellenic *-tós Ancient Greek -τός (-tós) Ancient Greek ὀπτός (optós)der. English opto- English isolate English -or English isolator English optoisolator From opto- + isolator.
Meanings
- A device that transmits a signal optically between two isolated electronic circuits
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| optoisolators | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| opto-isolator | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
Translations (2)
de Optokoppler (device that transmits a signal optically) · it optoisolatore (device that transmits a signal optically)