CROSSTALK
\kɹˈɒstɔːk], \kɹˈɒstɔːk], \k_ɹ_ˈɒ_s_t_ɔː_k]\
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Interference caused by two signals becomingpartially superimposed on each other due to electromagnetic(inductive) or electrostatic (capacitive) coupling between theconductors carrying the signals. A common example ofcrosstalk is where the magnetic field from changing currentflow in one wire induces current in another wire runningparallel to the other, as in a transformer. Crosstalk can bereduced by using shielded cables and increasing the distancebetween conductors.
By Denis Howe
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