acoustic coupler

noun Computers.

a modem designed to connect a telephone handset to a computer terminal or processor.

Origin of acoustic coupler

First recorded in 1965–70

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British Dictionary definitions for acoustic coupler

acoustic coupler

noun

computing a device converting computer-data signals into acoustic form for transmission down a telephone line, through the handset microphoneSee also modem

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