Circulator

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001129",
  "term": "Circulator",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A passive, non-reciprocal three-port or four-port device that directs microwave or radio frequency energy sequentially from one port to the next in a rotational manner. Energy entering one port exits only through the next port in the sequence, while being isolated from the others. These devices are commonly used in radar systems and communication links to protect transmitters from reflected power.",
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Zirkulator",
    "es": "circulador",
    "fr": "circulateur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/circulator/"
}