Multiplexing: meaning, definitions and examples
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multiplexing
[ mʌl.tɪˈplɛks.ɪŋ ]
communication technology
Multiplexing is a method used in communications technology to send multiple signals over a single channel or medium. This process optimizes the use of available bandwidth by allowing the simultaneous transmission of various data streams. There are different types of multiplexing including Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) and Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM), each serving specific purposes. As a result, multiplexing enables efficient data sharing and reduces the need for multiple communication lines.
Synonyms
data combining, signal merging.
Examples of usage
- Data is sent using multiplexing in fiber optic cables.
- Television signals are transmitted through multiplexing techniques.
- Telecommunications devices often utilize multiplexing for efficient data transfer.
Translations
Translations of the word "multiplexing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 multiplexação
🇮🇳 मल्टीप्लेक्सिंग
🇩🇪 Multiplexing
🇮🇩 multiplexing
🇺🇦 мультиплексування
🇵🇱 multiplexing
🇯🇵 マルチプレクシング
🇫🇷 multiplexage
🇪🇸 multiplexión
🇹🇷 çoklama
🇰🇷 다중화
🇸🇦 تعدد الإرسال
🇨🇿 multiplexování
🇸🇰 multiplexing
🇨🇳 多路复用
🇸🇮 multiplexiranje
🇮🇸 margföldun
🇰🇿 көпжолақты
🇬🇪 მულტიპლექსირება
🇦🇿 çoxlama
🇲🇽 multiplexión
Etymology
The word 'multiplexing' originated from the Latin root 'multiplex', meaning 'many-fold' or 'multiple', combined with the English suffix '-ing' to denote the action of the process. Its usage in telecommunications began to gain prominence in the 1960s, coinciding with advancements in electronic communication technologies. The concept of combining multiple signals into one has evolved significantly, becoming a fundamental principle in modern transmission methods. As technology developed and the need for efficient data transmission rose, multiplexing became crucial in various fields, including telecommunications, broadcasting, and networking. This evolution reflects the ongoing pursuit of maximizing resource use in communication systems.