Phase modulator
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A phase modulator can refer to several different devices:
- In the 22nd century, a phase modulator was the primary component of phase-modulated energy weapons, including the phase pistols and phase cannons utilized by Star Fleet.
- The modulator is the component which shifts the intensity of the weapon's energy beam.
- In 2151, the phase modulator of the recently-installed phase cannons aboard the NX-01 Enterprise overloaded due to interference from a hostile alien species
- A phase modulator is also a type of engineering tool.
- In 2374, Lieutenant Commander Tuvok used a phase modulator when preparing a gravimetric torpedo.