Photochopper

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An optoelectronic device that converts a DC input signal into a higher frequency signal.

    "A typical photochopper circuit is made up of two neon bulbs electrically connected in the form of a relaxation oscillator (Fig. 5)."

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"A typical photochopper circuit is made up of two neon bulbs electrically connected in the form of a relaxation oscillator (Fig. 5)."

Etymology

From photo- + chopper.

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