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capture effect

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capture effect [′kap·chər i′fekt]
(electronics)
The effect wherein a strong frequency-modulation signal in an FM receiver completely suppresses a weaker signal on the same or nearly the same frequency.


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A capture effect makes only a few nodes consume the whole transmission channel, but a starvation effect gives a few nodes little chance to transmit their packets while most of nodes have fairly good chances.
3Com's PACE technology is the only technology available today that eliminates repetitive collisions on switched Ethernet connections, and ensures fair access for both ends of the wire by removing the Capture Effect of Ethernet.
 
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