 ##  [Transceiver](/transceiver) 

  ##  [Transceiver](https://information.quantumdictionary.io/transceiver-0) 

  
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**Information &amp; Communication Dictionary**

 
Definition

A single physical unit that integrates both transmitter and receiver functions to send and receive electromagnetic (or optical/electrical) signals over a shared physical medium; may implement duplexing, local oscillators, modulation/demodulation and basic medium‑access mechanisms at the physical layer.