Amplifier

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Amplifier


A device which enables an input signal to control a source of power, and thus is capable of delivering at its output an enlarged reproduction of the essential characteristics of the signal.
Typical amplifying elements are electron tubes, transistors, and magnetic circuits.

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use