transcoderchip
nounUK /trænˈskəʊdə tʃɪp/
US /trænˈskoʊdər tʃɪp/
A small computer part that changes one kind of video or sound into another kind.
The phone uses a transcoderchip to play the old video smoothly.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A chip that converts media files from one format to another inside a device.
The camera's transcoderchip turns raw footage into a shareable clip.
3. Hardware that translates digital signals between different standards.
Engineers added a transcoderchip to bridge the two network formats.
4. A component that reduces video size while keeping it watchable.
Streaming boxes rely on a transcoderchip to save bandwidth.