mux

Meanings

• noun

  A multiplexer or mux is an electronic device that can select one of several inputs to be passed to a single output or to multiple outputs.

  - "The mux in the communication system selects the desired signal to transmit."
  - "The computer uses a mux to combine multiple data streams into one for transmission."

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Variants

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'multiplex', meaning 'having or capable of many processes or operations'.

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Trivia

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1. The first multiplexers were mechanical devices used in telephone systems in the late 1800s.

2. Modern muxes can handle thousands of input signals and are used in various applications, including satellite communications and data centers.

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Related Concepts

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1. Demultiplexer: A demultiplexer is an electronic device that separates multiple input signals into individual output signals.

2. Multiplexing: Multiplexing is the process of combining multiple signals into one for efficient transmission.

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Culture

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The mux has been used extensively in various fields of electronics, telecommunications, and computer science. It is a crucial component in data transmission and processing systems.

How to Memorize "mux"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a device with several inputs and one output, where only one input is transmitted at a time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mux' with the concept of selecting one input from multiple options.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Many Inputs, One Output' to remember the definition of a mux.

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