Definition

A device that takes multiple input signals and combines them into one output signal, often used in electronics and telecommunications.

Example

The engineer used a multiplexer to send multiple data streams over a single channel.

Conversation

Have you ever worked with a multiplexer before?

Yeah, I used one in my last project to combine signals.

That's cool! I heard it can really simplify wiring.

Absolutely, it saves a lot of space and makes everything neater.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Multiplexer → It is formed from "multi-" (meaning many) and "plex" (from Latin "plicare", meaning to fold). The word "multiplexer" refers to a device that folds or combines many signals into one for transmission.

Memory Tip

Think of 'many' ('multi-') signals being 'folded' together ('plex') into one, which is what a multiplexer does.

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