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uplink Definition

up·link (upliŋk′)

noun

  1. an electronic link by which signals are sent from a transmitter on the earth's surface to an orbiting satellite, spacecraft, etc.
  2. the site, facility, etc. from which such signals are transmitted

intransitive verb

to connect to a satellite, spacecraft, etc. using such a link

transitive verb

to send (signals, data, etc.) using such a link

uplink Telecom Definition
  1. The microwave radio link from the terrestrial transmit antenna to the satellite. See also down-link.
  2. In a cellular network, the radio link from the mobile station (MS) to the base station (BS). See also downlink.
uplink Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: When we started we had no idea Uplink would be this popular.
  • establish: MULDER: What if she managed to establish an uplink, Scully?
  • use: It must be my people using the navigational uplink.

Adjective modifier

  • fast: SDSL is aimed at small businesses, such as design agencies, and branch offices which need a fast uplink to the Internet.
  • satellite: His Holiness is being kept apprised of developments via satellite uplink to his high-tech Vatican command center.

Modifies a noun

  • port: This eliminates the need for cross over cables or uplink ports.
  • speed: What you can expect from this script depends a lot on your actual uplink speed.
  • facility: UCL has started talks with Plymouth University and SMS to determine whether it will be possible to use their uplink facilities.
  • capability: The receive coverage provides uplink capability over a very wide area.
  • button: The switch uplink button is very small and inconvenient - have a pen ready.
  • provider: Once it has been authorized the application is streamed to the consumer via a carousel operated by the uplink provider.

Noun used with modifier

  • satellite: Our 19 inch patch panels are used somewhere in most fly-away kit or satellite uplink vehicles across the UK.
  • data: Once he'd arranged the data uplink he'd passed his usefulness.

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