Demultiplexing

/ˌdiːˈmʌltɪplɛksɪŋ/ verb, noun

Definition

The process or act of separating a multiplexed signal into its individual component signals; often used as a gerund noun.

Etymology

Present participle of 'demultiplex,' used as both a verb form and a noun describing the ongoing process.

Kelly Says

Demultiplexing is the unsung hero of the digital age—without it, we couldn't have cell phones, the internet, or streaming because we have no other way to cram thousands of signals through single cables.

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