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isochronous
In information technology, isochronous (from the Greek "equal" and "time"; pronounced "eye-SAH-krun-us") pertains to processes that require timing coordination to be successful, such as voice and digital video transmission. Definition
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multicast
Multicast is communication between a single sender and multiple receivers on a network. Definition
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orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM)
Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) is a method of digital modulation in which a signal is split into several narrowband channels at different frequencies. Definition
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thin client (lean client)
A thin client, sometimes called a lean client, is a low-cost, centrally-managed computer devoid of CD-ROM players, diskette drives, and expansion slots... (Continued) Definition
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wink
In telecommunications, a wink is a signal in the form of a brief interruption in an otherwise continuous signal. Definition
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cloud
In telecommunications, a cloud is the unpredictable part of any network through which data passes between two end points. Definition
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Resilient Packet Ring (RPR)
Resilient Packet Ring (RPR) is a network topology being developed as a new standard for fiber optic rings. Definition
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varicode
Varicode is a method of binary character encoding in which the number of bits for each character is not fixed, but varies for each character depending on how often that character occurs in general usage. Definition
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coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM)
Coarse wavelength division multiplexing (CWDM) is a method of combining multiple signals on laser beams at various wavelengths for transmission along fiber optic cables, such that the number of channels is fewer than in dense wavelength division mult... Definition
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chiral fiber
Chiral fiber is a specialized optical fiber medium with its core twisted into a helical shape. Definition