spread spectrum communication

noun

A form of electromagnetic communication in which the signal frequency or bandwidth is spread beyond that required, rendering it more difficult to intercept or jam, or to send multiple signals over the same band

Meanings

nounspread spectrum communication (plural spread spectrum communications)

plural spread spectrum communications

  1. A form of electromagnetic communication in which the signal frequency or bandwidth is spread beyond that required, rendering it more difficult to intercept or jam, or to send multiple signals over the same band

Translations

Japanese スペクトル拡散通信
  • スペクトル拡散通信 (supekutoru kakusan tsūshin)form of electromagnetic communication
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