To combine multiple signals (analog or digital) for transmission over a single line or media. A common type of multiplexing combines several low-speed signals for transmission over a single high-speed connection. As in "It's possible to multiplex 24 phone conversations over a single T1 Line simultaneously. Multiplexing is used heavily in the Broadband Telcom Industry.
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Last Updated 05.14.03