| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,764,935,140 visitors served. |
|
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
modem |
Also found in: Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson | 0.01 sec. |
|
modem [mō′dəm] abbreviation for modulate/demodulate. It is a device for transforming serial binary numbers into an audible tone, and vice versa, for transmission over a telephone line to another computer. Also spelled MODEM. modem, n (modulator/demodulator), a device that converts data from a form compatible with computer manipulation to a form compatible with transmission equipment and vice versa. 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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
|
| ? Mentioned in | ? References in periodicals archive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| The external modem plugs into a standard socket in the back of a personal computer. These include the Avatex 1200 external modem, the Cardinal 1200 external modem, the Smalltalk 1200 external modem, and the Everex 1200 external modem. This internal modem bay eliminates external modem wiring, power supply and mounting costs, enabling streamlined installation and more complete and faster (thus lower cost) pre-assembly. |
| Medical Dictionary |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Free toolbar & extensions |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|