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MODULATEUR-DEMODULATEUR [2 records]

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Record 1 2024-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Data Transmission
DEF

A functional unit that modulates and demodulates signals.

OBS

The word "modem" is a contraction of MOdulator-DEModulator.

OBS

Frequently, a modem is used to enable digital signals to be transmitted over analog transmission facilities.

OBS

modem: designation and definition standardized by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission; designation standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Transmission de données
DEF

Unité fonctionnelle assurant la modulation et la démodulation des signaux.

OBS

Le terme «modem» est une contraction de MOdulateur-DÉModulateur.

OBS

Le modem permet notamment la transmission des signaux numériques par des moyens de transmission analogique.

OBS

modem : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO et la Commission électrotechnique internationale; désignation normalisée par l'Association canadienne de normalisation (CSA).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Internet y telemática
  • Transmisión de datos
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Record 2 1985-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
CONT

This intelligent modem cable uses a Z80uP and non volatile memory to provide "dumb" terminals with information retrieval intelligence.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique

Spanish

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