Amplifier vs. Oscillator

Amplifiernoun

Anything that amplifies, or makes something larger or more intense.

Amplifiernoun

(linguistics) An adverb that adds intensity, such as "really" or "totally".

Amplifiernoun

(electronics) An appliance or circuit that increases the strength of a weak electrical signal without changing the other characteristics of the signal.

Amplifiernoun

(music) A portable encasement that houses a large speaker, used to amplify voices and musical instruments at live performances.

Amplifiernoun

A lens that enlarges the field of vision.

Amplifiernoun

One who or that which amplifies.

Amplifiernoun

electronic equipment that increases strength of signals passing through it

Amplifier

An amplifier, electronic amplifier or (informally) amp is an electronic device that can increase the power of a signal (a time-varying voltage or current). It is a two-port electronic circuit that uses electric power from a power supply to increase the amplitude of a signal applied to its input terminals, producing a proportionally greater amplitude signal at its output.

Oscillatornoun

A tuned electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform.

Oscillatornoun

An instrument for measuring rigidity by the torsional oscillations of a weighted wire.

Oscillatornoun

(cellular automata) A pattern that returns to its original state, in the same orientation and position, after a finite number of generations.

Oscillatornoun

One that oscillates

Oscillatornoun

An instrument for measuring rigidity by the torsional oscillations of a weighted wire.

Oscillatornoun

generator that produces sonic oscillations or alternating current