acoustic coupler
An 'acoustic coupler' was widely used in early computer networking to connect devices to telephone networks by converting electrical signals to sound waves.
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Definition
C1Telecommunications
(dated, technical)A device that converts electrical signals into sound waves to connect a computer or terminal to a telephone network.
Example
- Before modern modems, acoustic couplers were used to connect computers to the internet via telephone lines.
Similar
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