TechnologyAugust 30, 2026

codec

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Definition

A software or hardware device capable of encoding or decoding a digital data stream or signal.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau formed from the terms 'coder' and 'decoder.' It emerged in the late 20th century to describe technology that compresses data for storage or transmission and decompresses it for playback.

In the news

In this article, the term is used to describe the APTmpX technology, highlighting its transparency and ability to preserve high audio quality during transmission over IP connections.

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