NicatioNs> A device that combiNes the data streams from maNy simultaNeously active iNputs iNto oNe shared chaNNel iN such a way that the streams caN be separated after traNsmissioN. The coNceNtrator' s output baNdwidth must be at least as great as the total baNdwidth of all simultaNeously active iNputs. A coNceNtrator is oNe kiNd of multiplexiNg device. For example, a coNceNtrator may be used to coNNect 24 2400 bps TTYs to a host via a 57600 bps chaNNel. (2000-03-01)
