voice coil
A "voice coil" is integral to audio devices, converting electrical signals into sound by moving a speaker's diaphragm.
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Definition
C1Audio Equipment
(technical)A coil of wire in a loudspeaker that converts electrical energy into mechanical movement, causing the diaphragm to vibrate and produce sound.
Example
- The voice coil in the speaker was damaged, affecting the sound quality.
C2Hard Disk Drives
(technical)A mechanism that positions the read-write head in a computer hard disk drive using electromagnetic principles.
Example
- The voice coil actuator ensures precise positioning of the read-write head over the disk platters.
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