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modem

a device used to connect a COMPUTER to the public telephone network to enable the computer to transmit or receive information from other computers sited some distance away.
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The fax tool of choice these days is the fax modem, a device that combines the features of a fax machine and a modem.
Fax modems to the rescue
There are many modems that can be added to the above computer systems to complete a communications package.
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The easy-to-install WHM900 RF Modem provides a standard serial TTL compatible interface.
Radicom Research Announces Low Cost RF Modem Module for OEM Embedded Systems Applications
The Socket SD Modem supports a variety of advanced features including Quick Connect, Modem-On-Hold and Caller ID.
Socket Introduces World's First V.92 SDIO 56K Modem for Pocket PCs; Portable Data Communications Tool Provides Fast and Reliable Internet Access
22 Software Modem Library consists of the following International Telecommunications Union (ITU)-T compliant components: V.
Microchip Technology Debuts Free Software Modem Library Supporting 16-bit dsPIC Digital Signal Controllers
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Xecom Introduces Low Cost Power-Saving Modem Family; SM Modem Family: FCC Certified Modems for Portable and Fixed Embedded Applications
The modems offer a host of benefits, including capabilities for dual-network wireless communications, increased performance through reduced latencies, near real-time message delivery, the ability to quickly transfer large amounts of data, satellite back-up for seamless coverage and higher message delivery rates than any other QUAKE modem previously produced.
Quake Global Announces Two New Dual-Mode Satellite and Terrestrial Modems Available Through Teletouch Communications in the United States
44 standards(1), the USB/Serial 56K External Modem can connect to any PC using either a USB or serial cable.
Actiontec Debuts First USB/Serial 56K External Modem, Featuring Greater Reliability, Faster Downloads
Conexant has a long history of innovation and leadership in modem technology, and our connectivity solutions can be found in a wide variety of products including desktop and notebook computers, handheld devices, video game consoles, and set-top boxes," said Matt Rhodes, president of Conexant's Broadband Communications segment.
Conexant Acquires PCTEL's Soft Modem Business Unit
0 certified modem from Toshiba that uses both advanced time division multiple access (A-TDMA) and synchronous code division multiple access (S-CDMA) protocols.
Toshiba Awarded CableLabs DOCSIS 2.0 and DOCSIS 1.0 Certifications; Cable Modem Manufacturer Stands Ready to Deliver DOCSIS 2.0 Modems to Cable Operators and Retailers
The SiW1711, SiW1712 and SiW1713 radio modems are currently sampling with volume production scheduled for Q2 2003.
Silicon Wave Samples Single-Chip RFCMOS Bluetooth Radio Modem for CDMA Mobile Phones

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