converter

This term carries a technical, utilitarian feeling. It describes a bridge between two incompatible systems, focusing on the functional transformation of a resource without altering its core value or purpose. It is most commonly encountered in engineering, electronics, and finance. While a transformer specifically alters voltage levels of the same type of current, a converter typically handles a more fundamental change, such as switching direct current to alternating current or turning a digital signal into an analog one. It implies a necessary translation for compatibility.