multiplexing
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Multiplexing Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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multiplexing
1. <communications> (Or "multiple access") Combining several signals for transmission on some shared medium (e.g. a telephone wire). The signals are combined at the transmitter by a multiplexor (a "mux") and split up at the receiver by a demultiplexor. The communications channel may be shared between the independent signals in one of several different ways: time division multiplexing, frequency division multiplexing, or code division multiplexing.
If the inputs take turns to use the output channel (time division multiplexing) then the output bandwidth need be no greater than the maximum bandwidth of any input.
If many inputs may be active simultaneously then the output bandwidth must be at least as great as the total bandwidth of all simultaneously active inputs. In this case the multiplexor is also known as a concentrator.
(1995-03-02)
2. Writing multiple logical copies of data files. Placing the copies on totally separate paths to mirrored devices greatly reduces the probability of all copies being corrupt. Multiplexing differs from mirroring in that mirroring takes one data file and copies it to many devices, thus making it possible to copy a corrupt file many times. Multiplexing writes the data files to many places simultaneously; there is no "original" data file.
(2001-05-10)
1. <communications> (Or "multiple access") Combining several signals for transmission on some shared medium (e.g. a telephone wire). The signals are combined at the transmitter by a multiplexor (a "mux") and split up at the receiver by a demultiplexor. The communications channel may be shared between the independent signals in one of several different ways: time division multiplexing, frequency division multiplexing, or code division multiplexing.
If the inputs take turns to use the output channel (time division multiplexing) then the output bandwidth need be no greater than the maximum bandwidth of any input.
If many inputs may be active simultaneously then the output bandwidth must be at least as great as the total bandwidth of all simultaneously active inputs. In this case the multiplexor is also known as a concentrator.
(1995-03-02)
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Multiplexing
In telecommunications terminology, this term means carrying multiple signals on a communications carrier channel. In recent cable programming terminology, it refers to "cloning" one cable channel, like MTV or HBO, into multiple,
complementary channels to reach a broader audience. The device that makes this possible is called a "multiplexer" or "mux".
In telecommunications terminology, this term means carrying multiple signals on a communications carrier channel. In recent cable programming terminology, it refers to "cloning" one cable channel, like MTV or HBO, into multiple,
complementary channels to reach a broader audience. The device that makes this possible is called a "multiplexer" or "mux".
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Multiplexing
A function within a layer that interleaves the information from multiple connections into one connection.
A function within a layer that interleaves the information from multiple connections into one connection.
Multiplexing Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Multiplexing
1. The process by which two or more signals are transmitted over a single communications channel. Examples include time-division multiplexing and wavelength-division multiplexing. 2. The combining of different wavelengths in a wavelength-division multiplexing system. The opposite of demultiplexing.
1. The process by which two or more signals are transmitted over a single communications channel. Examples include time-division multiplexing and wavelength-division multiplexing. 2. The combining of different wavelengths in a wavelength-division multiplexing system. The opposite of demultiplexing.
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multiplexing (MUXing)
The combining of two or more information channels onto a common transmission medium. Note: In electrical communications, the two basic forms of multiplexing are time-division multiplexing (TDM) and frequency-division multiplexing (FDM). In optical communications, the analog of FDM is referred to as wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM).
The combining of two or more information channels onto a common transmission medium. Note: In electrical communications, the two basic forms of multiplexing are time-division multiplexing (TDM) and frequency-division multiplexing (FDM). In optical communications, the analog of FDM is referred to as wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM).
Multiplexing Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Multiplexing Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Multiplexing
In electronics, telecommunications and computer networks, multiplexing (short muxing) is a term used to refer to a process where multiple analog message signals or digital data streams are combined into one signal. The aim is to share an expensive resource. For example, in electronics, multiplexing allows several analog signals to be processed by one analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and in telecommunications, several phone calls may be transferred using one wire. In communications, the multiplexed signal is transmitted over a communication channel, which may be a physical transmission medium. The multiplexing divides the capacity of the low-level communication channel into several higher-level logical channels, one for each message signal or data stream to be transferred. A reverse process, known as demultiplexing, can extract the original channels on the receiver side.
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