device controller

BrE: /dɪˈvaɪs kənˈtrəʊlə/

Definition

Definition of device controller - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

hardware or software component that manages operations of a specific electronic device

TECH.

The printer's device controller failed, causing all print jobs to stop.
Updating the device controller improved the responsiveness of the gaming console.
Each sensor connects to a central device controller for data management.

invincible

undefeated

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Expressions with device

cleaning device

tool or machine for removing dirt or dust

The vacuum cleaner is a popular cleaning device.

electronic device

gadget with electronic components

The electronic device stopped working after it got wet.

exercise device

equipment designed for physical activity and fitness

The gym has a new exercise device for cardio workouts.

measuring device

instrument used to determine size, amount, or degree

The ruler is a simple measuring device.

memory device

technique to help remember information

Using acronyms is a common memory device for students.

smart device

electronic item that can process data and connect to networks

Her smart device tracks sleep and sends alerts.

Expressions with controller

game controller

device used to interact with video games

He bought a new game controller for his console.

air traffic controller

person managing aircraft movement and communication for safety

The air traffic controller guided the plane safely to the runway.

quality controller

worker who checks goods or services meet required quality standards

The quality controller rejected several parts that failed the inspection.

traffic controller

person who directs movement of vehicles or aircraft for safety

The traffic controller coordinated the landing of several planes during the storm.

pest controller

person who manages and eliminates pests

The pest controller inspected the house for termites.

controller card

printed board that manages and connects specific hardware devices to a computer

The storage system uses a dedicated controller card for all the hard drives.

flow controller

device that regulates speed or amount of moving liquid or gas

The technician replaced the faulty flow controller in the cooling system.

motion controller

input device for controlling motion in video games

He used a motion controller to play the virtual reality game.

speed controller

device that adjusts and maintains how fast a motor or machine runs

The electric scooter needed a new speed controller after the crash.

storage controller

hardware or software component managing data flow to attached storage devices

The server’s storage controller failed, making all the drives temporarily inaccessible.

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bus master

computer hardware

device or controller that can start and manage transfers on a bus

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French:contrôleur de périphérique, ...
German:Gerätecontroller, ...
Italian:controller di dispositivo, ...
Spanish:controlador de dispositivo, ...
Portuguese:controlador de dispositivo, ...
Chinese:设备控制器, ...
Japanese:デバイスコントローラ, ...
Arabic:مُتَحَكِّم الجِهاز, ...
Hebrew:בּוֹקֵר הֶתְקֵן, ...
Russian:контроллер устройства, ...
Ukrainian:контролер пристрою, ...
Hindi:डिवाइस कंट्रोलर, ...
Bengali:ডিভাইস কন্ট্রোলার, ...
Catalan:controlador de dispositiu, ...
Czech:řadič zařízení, ...
Danish:enhedscontroller, ...
Dutch:apparaatcontroller, ...
Greek:ελεγκτής συσκευής, ...
Hungarian:eszközvezérlő, ...
Khmer:ឧបករណ៍បញ្ជាឧបករណ៍, ...
Korean:디바이스 컨트롤러, ...
Persian:کنترل‌کننده دستگاه, ...
Polish:kontroler urządzenia, ...
Portuguese (BR):controlador de dispositivo, ...
Romanian:controler de dispozitiv, ...
Swedish:styrenhet, ...
Thai:ตัวควบคุมอุปกรณ์, ...
Turkish:aygıt denetleyici, ...
Vietnamese:bộ điều khiển thiết bị, ...

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