BusinessAugust 21, 2026
transponders
tranz-PON-durz
Definition
Electronic devices that receive a signal and automatically transmit a different signal in response, used here as key components in optical networking equipment.
Etymology
The word is a portmanteau of 'transmitter' and 'responder.' It emerged in the mid-20th century to describe equipment that performs both functions in radio and communications technology.
In the news
The article identifies Fabrinet as a maker of transponders for data centers and telecom networks. This helps explain how the company is directly tied to the growth of high-speed data infrastructure.
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