Softwaremodem at Computer Glossary

What is it? Also host-based signal processing or pumpless modem. Performs signal processing on the host CPU and implements the controller using V.42bis. The modem hardware consists of a telephone-line interface and digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital conversion circuitry. The hardware does not contain a DSP or a microcontroller. Compare with controllerless modem.

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