Transceiver

Definition

A transceiver is a device that contains both a transmitter and receiver.

Common misspellings: Transciever, Tranceiver, Transeiver, Transiever, Tranciever, Transcever.

Examples:

• Interface devices (such as line drivers and receivers, RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, CAN, LVDS, or USB)
• Wired communications ICs, such as T1/E1/J1 Transceivers (LIU and Framer) and T3/E3 Transceivers
• Wireless communications such as IF and RF transceivers

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