modulators
Devices altering waves
Modulators are devices or substances that adjust, regulate, or modify something.
In electronics, a modulator varies a signal's properties—amplitude, frequency, or phase—to encode information for transmission.
In biology, modulators are molecules that influence cellular processes: calcium channel modulators, immune modulators.
The term implies fine-tuning rather than switching on or off completely.
Semiconductor signal switch
- resistorCurrent-limiting circuit element
- capacitorCharge-storing circuit element
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
oscillator · frequency · voltage · waveform · carrier · bandwidth · attenuation · phase
Sound-altering devices for instruments
- synthesizerElectronic sound-generating instrument
- tremoloRapid tonal wavering
- vibratoOscillating pitch effect
- chorusSingers performing together
flanger · phaser · wah-wah · LFO · pitch bend · expression · dynamics · sustain
Proteins binding specific molecules
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- inhibitorsAgents blocking biological processes
- activatorsAgents that trigger processes
- pathwaysRoutes for walking
signaling · kinase · phosphorylation · transcription · gene expression · feedback · homeostasis · cellular
Graspable protrusions for turning
- slidersSmall hamburgers or adjustable controls
- dialsCircular indicator faces
- fadersAudio level controls
- potentiometersAdjustable voltage dividers
switches · buttons · levers · adjustment · calibration · tuning · interfaces · panels
Adopted principle of action
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- protocolsEstablished codes of conduct
legislation · rules · governance · enforcement · monitoring · restrictions · guidelines · frameworks
transistor
Semiconductor signal switch
- resistorCurrent-limiting circuit element
- capacitorCharge-storing circuit element
- circuitClosed electrical pathway
amplifier · oscillator · frequency · voltage · waveform · carrier · bandwidth · attenuation · phase · amplitude
effects pedals
Sound-altering devices for instruments
- synthesizerElectronic sound-generating instrument
- tremoloRapid tonal wavering
- vibratoOscillating pitch effect
chorus · flanger · phaser · wah-wah · LFO · pitch bend · expression · dynamics · sustain · attack
receptors
Proteins binding specific molecules
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- inhibitorsAgents blocking biological processes
- activatorsAgents that trigger processes
pathways · signaling · kinase · phosphorylation · transcription · gene expression · feedback · homeostasis · cellular · agonists
knobs
Graspable protrusions for turning
- slidersSmall hamburgers or adjustable controls
- dialsCircular indicator faces
- fadersAudio level controls
potentiometers · switches · buttons · levers · adjustment · calibration · tuning · interfaces · panels · parameters
policy
Adopted principle of action
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
protocols · legislation · rules · governance · enforcement · monitoring · restrictions · guidelines · frameworks · safeguards
- drug discoverycompounds, SAR, scaffolds, inhibitors, agonists
- electro-opticslithium niobate, deflectors, photodetectors
- fiber opticsoptical fiber, fiber optics, fiber cable, cladding, optical cable
- RF componentsattenuator, coupler, diplexer, duplexer, isolator
- electronicscomputer, resistors, capacitors, TVs, TV
- radioFM radio, crystal set, AM radio, radio station, radio broadcast
modulatorsstabilizers
Mechanisms ensuring steadiness
constants · regulators · buffers · clamps · limiters
modulatorsblockers
Things that obstruct
inhibitors · suppressors · antagonists · on-off switches · fixers
- voice modulatorDevice altering vocal output