signalseparator

noun
UK /ˈsɪɡnəl ˈsɛpəreɪtə/
US /ˈsɪɡnəl ˈsɛpəˌreɪtər/

A thing that keeps two signals apart so they do not mix.

The signal separator keeps the TV signal and the internet signal from getting mixed up.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A device that splits one signal into two or more separate outputs.

The technician installed a signal separator to send the feed to two screens.

3. A software tool that separates combined data streams into distinct channels.

The signal separator sorted the audio and video data into separate files.

4. A component that prevents interference between two electrical signals.

A signal separator stopped the radio noise from reaching the microphone line.