optoisolator

English

Alternative forms

opto-isolator

Etymology

opto- +‎ isolator

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˌɑptoʊˈaɪsəleɪtɚ/
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌɒptəʊˈaɪsəleɪtə/

Noun

optoisolator (plural optoisolators)

A device that transmits a signal optically between two isolated electronic circuits

Synonyms

optocoupler, photocoupler

Related terms

Translations

device that transmits a signal optically

German: Optokoppler (de) m
Italian: optoisolatore (it) m

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