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In [[telecommunications]] and [[computer network]]s, '''multiplexing''' (also known as '''muxing''') is a process where multiple [[analog]] [[message]] signals or [[digital data stream]]s are combined into one [[signal]] over a shared [[medium]]. The aim is to share an expensive resource. For example, in [[telecommunications]], several phone calls may be [[transmit]]ted using a single wire. It originated in [[telegraphy]], and is now widely applied in [[communications]]. |
In [[telecommunications]] and [[computer network]]s, '''multiplexing''' (also known as '''muxing''') is a process where multiple [[analog]] [[message]] signals or [[digital data stream]]s are combined into one [[signal]] over a shared [[medium]]. The aim is to share an expensive resource. For example, in [[telecommunications]], several phone calls may be [[transmit]]ted using a single wire. It originated in [[telegraphy]], and is now widely applied in [[communications]]. |
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Revision as of 16:32, 17 November 2010
Definition
In telecommunications and computer networks, multiplexing (also known as muxing) is a process where multiple analog message signals or digital data streams are combined into one signal over a shared medium. The aim is to share an expensive resource. For example, in telecommunications, several phone calls may be transmitted using a single wire. It originated in telegraphy, and is now widely applied in communications.
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