Definition of optocoupler in English:
optocoupler
noun ˌɒptə(ʊ)ˈkʌpləˈäptōˌkəplər
Electronics A device containing light-emitting and light-sensitive components, used to couple isolated circuits.
Example sentencesExamples
- These new optocouplers are ideal for a variety of industrial and consumer applications, such as plasma display panels, power supply and digital field bus isolation.
- Optocouplers were discovered right after photo-transistors, by combining a LED and photo-transistor in the same case.
- The GPS communicates with the camera via an optocoupler and an infrared emitter.