noun
- An electronic device that allows two signals to be transmitted or received simultaneously over a single channel or medium, typically by separating them by frequency or time.
Usage: technical; telecommunications
Examples
- The diplexer in the satellite system enables simultaneous transmission and reception on the same antenna.
- Engineers installed a diplexer to combine the VHF and UHF signals into one cable.
- A diplexer separates incoming and outgoing signals so they don't interfere with each other.
- The diplexer allows the communication system to operate in full-duplex mode over a single line.