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MODULATOR [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Control Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Wheels and Tires (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- modulator
1, record 1, English, modulator
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A component responsible for modulating the pressure and therefore the braking force in direct response to control signals received from the controller. 2, record 1, English, - modulator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As soon as a wheel locks during braking, the logic controller sends a signal to the modulator to reduce air pressure in the brake cylinder of that wheel, thus preventing the wheel from locking up. 3, record 1, English, - modulator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modulator: term and definition standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - modulator
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
modulator: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 1, English, - modulator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de commande (Véhicules automobiles)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Roues et pneus (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- modulateur
1, record 1, French, modulateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément chargé de moduler la pression et donc la force de freinage en fonction du signal de commande reçu du calculateur. 2, record 1, French, - modulateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dès que l'une des roues est en condition de blocage pendant la période de freinage, le boîtier électronique commande le modulateur pour réduire la pression d'air dans le cylindre de frein correspondant, évitant ainsi le blocage de la roue. 3, record 1, French, - modulateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modulateur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 1, French, - modulateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
modulateur : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick 4, record 1, French, - modulateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de regulación (Vehículos automotores)
- Fiabilidad y ensayos (Ingeniería)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Ruedas y neumáticos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- modulador
1, record 1, Spanish, modulador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Componente responsable de modular la presión y por tanto la fuerza del frenado en respuesta directa a las señales de control recibidas del controlador. 2, record 1, Spanish, - modulador
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuando una de las ruedas se encuentra en situación de bloqueo durante el frenado, el microprocesador acciona el modulador y reduce la presión de aire en el cilindro correspondiente, evitando que la rueda se bloquee. 3, record 1, Spanish, - modulador
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Electronic Devices
- Television (Radioelectricity)
- Optics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- modulator
1, record 2, English, modulator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device that produces a modulation in frequency or amplitude of a source. 2, record 2, English, - modulator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Dispositifs électroniques
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
- Optique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- modulateur
1, record 2, French, modulateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif générateur de modulation d'amplitude ou de fréquence. 2, record 2, French, - modulateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Dispositivos electrónicos
- Televisión (Radioelectricidad)
- Óptica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- modulador
1, record 2, Spanish, modulador
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositivo empleado en telecomunicaciones para modular las corrientes eléctricas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - modulador
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-08-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- modulator
1, record 3, English, modulator
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A functional unit that converts a signal into a modulated signal suitable for transmission. 2, record 3, English, - modulator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- modulateur
1, record 3, French, modulateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité fonctionnelle qui module un signal en vue de sa transmission. 1, record 3, French, - modulateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Radiotransmisión y radiorrecepción
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- modulador
1, record 3, Spanish, modulador
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Equipo y/o dispositivo que modifica alguna característica de una señal para su posterior transmisión. 1, record 3, Spanish, - modulador
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