parallel transmission

parallel transmission: 1. The simultaneous transmission of the signal elements of a character or other data item. 2. In digital communications, the simultaneous transmission of related signal elements over two or more separate paths. Note: Protocols for parallel transmission, such as those used for computer ports, have been standardized by ANSI.

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