encoder

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encoder - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) :

  encoder
  
     1. <algorithm, hardware> Any program, circuit or algorithm
     which encodes.
  
     Example usages: "MPEG encoder", "NTSC encoder",
     "RealAudio encoder".
  
     2. <hardware> A sensor or transducer for converting rotary
     motion or position to a series of electronic pulses.
  
     (1997-03-04)