Tele-Communication (Telecom) Terms Glossary and Dictionary

Concentrator

Concentrator, a type of multiplexor, combines multiple channels onto a single transmission channel. A concentrator usually provides communication capability between many low-speed, usually asynchronous channels and one or more high-speed, usually synchronous channels. Usually different speeds, codes, and protocols can be accommodated on the low-speed side.



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