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to multiplex

to multiplex

1 6.1
To send several signals together over one line
  • verb
  • /ˈmʌltɪˌplɛks/
  • Specialized
translation icon : multiplexar
  • The engineer decided to multiplex the signals to improve the overall efficiency of the communication system.
  • to multiplex data

Examples

  • There is no separate address bus available; command/address and data are multiplexed on the same bus.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Along the way, the data blocks may be multiplexed with other data blocks before reaching their final destination.

    Academic text (1998)
  • In the model shown in Figure 5, N connections are multiplexed in the source.

    Academic text (2000)
  • The split transaction buses further improve efficiency, since the data bus is not multiplexed with command or address information.

    Academic text (1999)
  • A single physical device can be multiplexed, allowing it to act as many virtual devices, improving hardware utilization.

    Academic text (2012)
  • With this type, calls within each class are statistically multiplexed, but each class is assigned a guaranteed bandwidth.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Virtual paths are multiplexed on physical transmission links in a cell-multiplexing manner.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Each cantilever can write about 10 million bits within its local neighborhood, and each is individually addressed by the multiplexed electronics.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The sum of the capacities of the embedded links multiplexed on the backbone must not exceed the capacity of the trunk itself.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Four samples were multiplexed into a single lane of the Illumina HiSeq 2000 for paired-end reads of 100 bp.

    Academic text (2016)

Synonyms

to mix
vsto multiplex
  • Specialized
142 4.1

Blend two or more sounds into one sound

means combining for transmission at the same time rather than creating a new effect
to mux
vsto multiplex
  • Specialized
9.9

To combine several signals into one output or choose one input to send

focuses on sending many signals simultaneously over a single channel

Compounds

dysostosis multiplex
  • Specialized
9.9

A rare inherited condition that causes severe bone problems and often learning difficulties

multiplex operation
  • Specialized
7.0

A way of doing two or more tasks at the same time by sharing resources

xanthoma multiplex
  • Specialized
9.5

Small yellow bumps of fat under the skin, often on elbows and knees, that happen when blood fat is high

How Separated

to demultiplex
  • Specialized
8.8
to split
513 1.3
to separate
297 1.9
to merge
192 3.2
to multiplex
  • Specialized
1 6.1

Surface Forms

multiplex infinitive
multiplexed past participle
multiplexing present participle
multiplexes third person singular

Morphology

multiplex = multiplex (semi-transparent) = multi + plex

The verb is a converted technical use of the adjective 'multiplex', referring to the act of sending multiple streams over one channel.

Etymology

Multiplex comes from the parts multi- 'many' and -plex 'fold', a root you can see in multiple and complex. So to multiplex is to combine or send many signals at the same time over one line.