linear variable-differential transformer [`lin·ē·ǝr ¦ver·ē·ǝ·bǝl ´dif·ǝ¦ren·chǝl tranz`fōr·mǝr] ELECTRONICS A transformer in which a diaphragm or other transducer sensing element moves an armature linearly inside the coils of a differential transformer, to change the output voltage by changing the inductances of the coils in equal but opposite amounts. Abbreviated LVDT. |