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(1) An electronic system that uses optical (light) pathways between chip modules rather than electricity. (2) A chip that uses optical gates and pathways rather than electronic gates and pathways.

A payment gateway encrypts and transmits customer data; a processor moves funds between accounts. Both are essential for online credit card transactions.