modem

modem

 [mo´dem]

a hardware device that converts digital signals from a computer or computer terminal to and from analog signals for transmission along communication lines.

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A device that converts digital data into analogue data for transmission by telephone via copper cable lines.

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modem

Modulator/demodulator Online An acoustic coupling device that converts a computer's digital signals to analog signals, allowing transmission of data through standard telephone lines. See Cable modem, Codec.

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