Signals & Electrical
Frequency output
A measurement represented by how fast an electrical signal repeats.
IN ONE SENTENCE
The faster the pulses arrive, the higher the measured value.
In normal English
Frequency outputs are common on turbine flowmeters, speed sensors and other devices where a repeating signal naturally follows movement.
Why would I use it?
Use it when the receiving device can measure frequency and the sensor produces a pulse train.
THINK OF IT LIKE…
Like judging engine speed by how quickly the beats arrive.
Related terms
pulse output, encoder, turbine flowmeter
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