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(1) (Maximum Transmission Unit, Maximum Transfer Unit) The largest frame size that can be transmitted over the network. For example, an Ethernet MTU is 1,500 bytes. Messages longer than the MTU must be divided into smaller frames. The layer 3 network protocol, typically IP, extracts the MTU from the layer 2 data link protocol such as Ethernet, and fragments the messages into that frame size so that they can travel over the lower layer. See path MTU.

(2) (Multi-Tenant Unit) A building with multiple offices or apartments. MTUs are more economical to target for installing DSL and other broadband links than single-occupancy offices or houses. See MDU and BLEC.

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MTU may refer to:

Networks and Internet

• Maximum transmission unit, the size of the largest packet that a network protocol can transmit

Automobiles

• Motoren- und Turbinen-Union, a former German engine manufacturer, now MTU Aero Engines and MTU Friedrichshafen
• MTU Aero Engines, a German aircraft engine manufacturer
• MTU Friedrichshafen, a former division of DaimlerChrysler

Education

• Michigan Technological University, an American public university
• Mahamaya Technical University, an Indian public university
• Mandalay Technological University, a Burmese public university

Other

• Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, New York Stock Exchange symbol MTU
• Metric Ton(ne) Unit
• Marvel Team-Up, a title from Marvel Comics
• Miss Thailand Universe, a beauty pageant in Thailand
• Miss Teen USA, a beauty pageant for American girls 14-18

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