2007-05-18 23:28:08 · 9 answers · asked by smile santosh 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Modulater - Demodulator
It converts data into a transfer friendly state and back again.
2007-05-18 23:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by gary_j_hay 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Several definitions for you
Short for modulator/demodulator. A communications device that converts one form of a signal to another that is suitable for transmission over communication circuits, typically from digital to analog and then from analog to digital.
www.intermec.com/eprise/main/Intermec/Content/About/GlossarySubpages/Glossary_MN
Originally short for modulator/demodulator, modem has become common usage. An electronic device that modulates an analog carrier, enabling digital information to be sent over analog transmission facilities.
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2007-05-19 06:32:13 · answer #2 · answered by MLM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Modem is a device for access internet via lan phone line.
Actually its a media converter of the phone line and internet.
2007-05-19 06:35:39 · answer #3 · answered by md h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MODulator DEModulator
It is actually a sort of translator / converter of signal from your PC to a signal that will safely pass through the line (phone or cable or any means of transmission) to the server / other terminal.
2007-05-19 06:32:53 · answer #4 · answered by Mike S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not an abbreviation, it is a compound noun made from modulate and demodulate. It is a device that modulates an analog carrier signal to encode digital information, and also demodulates such a carrier signal to decode the transmitted information.
2007-05-19 06:31:20 · answer #5 · answered by Superdog 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Short for modulator/demodulator. A communications device that converts one form of a signal to another that is suitable for transmission over communication circuits, typically from digital to analog and then from analog to digital.
2007-05-19 06:30:50 · answer #6 · answered by The Thinker 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Go to Wikipedia and search for modem
2007-05-19 06:30:36 · answer #7 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
modem is not an abbreviation of anything, it is just a device that converts your computer's digital signals into analogue signals so the signals can be sent along ur telephone line...it also converts analogue signals from ur telephone line into digital so ur computer can process the information,,,
2007-05-19 06:30:36 · answer #8 · answered by sosta 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋
why don't you do your own reserch...you were smart enough to type this question, I think you are smart enough to type modem in google search!
2007-05-19 06:32:22 · answer #9 · answered by ThePipeMan 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋