synchro
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Definition
Noun: A device or system, specifically a type of electrical component, that transmits or indicates angular position or rotation. It typically consists of a matched pair (a transmitter and a receiver) where the receiver's position automatically follows that of the transmitter. This is achieved through synchronized electrical signals.
Usage
A synchro is used to precisely transmit rotational information without a mechanical connection. It is a key component in systems requiring remote sensing or control of position. - The aircraft's autopilot uses a synchro to read the position of the control surfaces. - The engineer replaced the faulty synchro in the radar antenna's positioning system.
Advanced Usage
- Synchro pair/chain: Refers to a system where multiple synchro units are linked together. The transmitter is often called a "synchro transmitter" and the receiver a "synchro receiver" or "synchro motor."
- A synchro chain was used to relay the compass heading to multiple indicators on the ship's bridge.
Variants and Related Words
- Synchro-: A combining form used in technical terms related to synchronization.
- Synchronize (verb): To cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
- Synchronous (adjective): Existing or occurring at the same time.
- Resolver: A related type of component that converts angular position to an electrical signal, often considered a type of synchro.
Synonyms
- Selsyn (a trademark often used generically)
- Autosyn (a trademark often used generically)
- Synchro transmitter/receiver (more specific terms for the components)
Related Technical Terms
- Control transformer: A type of synchro used in control systems to detect error signals.
- The error signal from the control transformer was fed into the amplifier.
- Torque receiver: A synchro unit that outputs a mechanical torque proportional to the electrical error signal.
Noun
- a system consisting of a generator and a motor so connected that the motor will assume the same relative position as the generator; the generator and the motor are synchronized