different between sequencer vs microsequencer

English

Etymology

sequence +? -er

Noun

sequencer (plural sequencers)

1. Any device that activates or deactivates the components of a machine or system according to a preplanned sequence (as in a washing machine, or central heating system).
2. A device or system that orders and/or modifies digitally stored music and sound for playback.

   a MIDI sequencer

3. A device for determining the sequence of monomers in a polymer, especially amino acids in protein, or bases in DNA; A sequenator.
4. A control device to increase/decrease the capacity of plant that is enabled to act in a specific order or sequence.

Derived terms

• boiler sequencer - enables/disables additional boilers in large buildings as the demand for heat increases due external temperature compensation
• pump rotation sequencer - enables a "lead" pump while keeping a second pump as "standby" (in the event of lead failure), but periodically changes the sequence to ensure even maintenance.
• state sequencer

Translations

English

Etymology

micro- +? sequencer

Noun

microsequencer (plural microsequencers)

1. (genetics) A very small sequencer
2. (computing) A device that generates addresses in a microprogram

Related terms

• micro
• sequencer