Servo

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servo
n. servomechanism, device which converts low-energy input into high-energy motion; servomotor, motor which functions as a control device in a servomechanism

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Servo
Servo may refer to:


Mechanisms
  • Servomechanism, or servo, a device used to provide control of a desired operation through the use of feedback
    • Servo drive, a special electronic amplifier used to power electric servomechanisms
    • Servo (radio control), a small, cheap, mass-produced actuator used for radio control and small robotics
      • Servo control, the use of pulse width modulation to remotely control servos
      • Servo bandwidth, the maximum trackable sinusoidal frequency of an amplitude
    • Servomotor, a rotary actuator that allows for precise control of angular position
    • Electrohydraulic servo valve, an electrically operated valve that controls how hydraulic fluid is ported to an actuator
  • Servo tab, a small hinged device installed on an aircraft control surface to assist the movement of the control surface

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servo

Noun
1. control system that converts a small mechanical motion into one requiring much greater power; may include a negative feedback system
(synonym) servomechanism, servosystem
(hypernym) control system

Adjective
1. of or involving servomechanisms
(synonym) servomechanical
(pertainym) servomechanism, servosystem


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servo
nm. menial, drudge, slave, labor
 
servire
v. be of use, serve, answer, help; wait, dish, dish out

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servo (m)
n. menial, servant; slave, thrall; vassal