Crosstalk

2 definitions found

From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  crosstalk
       n : the presence of an unwanted signal via an accidental
           coupling [syn: {XT}]

From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) [foldoc]:



  crosstalk
       
           Interference caused by two signals becoming
          partially superimposed on each other due to electromagnetic
          (inductive) or electrostatic (capacitive) coupling between the
          conductors carrying the signals.  A common example of
          crosstalk is where the magnetic field from changing current
          flow in one wire induces current in another wire running
          parallel to the other, as in a transformer.  Crosstalk can be
          reduced by using shielded cables and increasing the distance
          between conductors.
       
          (1995-12-20)