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line driver

[′līn ‚drīv·ər]

(computer science)

(electronics)

An integrated circuit that acts as the interface between logic circuits and a two-wire transmission line.

line driver

A device that extends the transmission distance between terminals and computers connected via private lines or networks. Also called a "short-haul modem" or "limited-distance modem," line drivers can extend a signal that is normally limited to a few dozen or a few hundred feet up to several miles. Line drivers are used to connect point-of-sale (POS) terminals, sensors, machine tools and myriad other digital devices to a host computer.

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Line Driver -- A line driver amplifies the ADSL signal that is to be transmitted on the line.

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* An on board line driver chip that converts the normal TTL voltage output of the AMT encoder to a line driver output.

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A single 15V supply powers both the sensor and 4 mA to 20 mA line driver. Columbia Research Laboratories, Inc., 1935 Mac Dade Blvd., Woodlyn, PA 19094; (800) 813-8471; Fax: (610) 872-3882; www.columbiaresearchlab.com.

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The products feature line driver quadrature output with index lines and standard resolutions up to 3,587 pulses per inch (141 pulses per mm), a -20[degrees]C to +100[degrees]C or better operating temperature range, 5 V DC to 26 V DC power requirement, and they operate in excess of 100 million cycles.

High-resolution, digital output miniature pressure transducers. (Special Section: Sensors & Transducers)

GSC runs a 15-acre near-dock container yard for line drivers to quickly pick up a container for delivery or drop-off an empty without having to go to the terminal.

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If the strike goes ahead, it will coincide with the second day of a strike by Central line drivers with the same union.

Pre-Christmas strikes announced for South Western Rail and Central Line; If you plan on some last minute Christmas shopping, think again

Those working in the yard often obtain a CDL (commercial driver's license) and become line drivers.