multimode
Several operation types
Multimode describes systems or devices capable of operating in more than one mode.
In fiber optics, multimode fiber has a larger core that allows light to travel along multiple paths, suitable for shorter distances.
In transportation, multimode covers journeys combining different methods: a multimode commute involving bus, train, and bike.
The term appears wherever flexibility across operating states matters.
Dual-function communication device
- ethernetWired networking standard
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
- throughputProcessing rate over time
latency · scalability · datacenter · LAN · protocol · topology · interconnect · duplex
Science of illumination
- lightwaveElectromagnetic radiation's traveling form
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- claddingOuter protective layer
- coreCentral essential portion
intermodal · propagation · silica · attenuation · wavelength · dispersion · splice · connector
Able to adjust readily
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- configurableAble to be adjusted
- switchableAble to be exchanged
- selectableAble to be chosen
adjustable · convertible · reconfigurable · hybrid · variable · programmable · modular · interchangeable
transceiver
Dual-function communication device
- ethernetWired networking standard
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
throughput · latency · scalability · datacenter · LAN · protocol · topology · interconnect · duplex · gigabit
optics
Science of illumination
- lightwaveElectromagnetic radiation's traveling form
- bandwidthData transmission capacity
- claddingOuter protective layer
core · intermodal · propagation · silica · attenuation · wavelength · dispersion · splice · connector · laser
adaptable
Able to adjust readily
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- configurableAble to be adjusted
- switchableAble to be exchanged
selectable · adjustable · convertible · reconfigurable · hybrid · variable · programmable · modular · interchangeable · customizable
bus
Large passenger vehicle
interchange · hub · bicycle · pedestrian · carpool · rideshare · subway · tram · ferry · integration
multimodeunimodal
Having one mode
dedicated · specialized · single-use · fixed · inflexible
multimodededicated
Wholly committed to something
specialized · inflexible · rigid · limited · constrained