Communications Standard Dictionary

Communications • Standard Dictionary is a comprehensive compilation of terms and definitions used in communications and related fields. Communications is defined as the branch of science and technology concerned with the process of representing, transferring, and interpreting the meaning as­ signed to data by and among persons, places, or machines. Communication is defined as the transfer of information between a source (trans­ mitter, light source) and a sink (receiver, photodetector) over one or more chan­ nels in accordance with a protocol, and in a manner suitable for interpretation or comprehension by the receiver; or as a method or means of conveying informa­ tion of any kind from one person or place to another. In short, communications is a branch of science and technology, whereas com­ munication pertains to the actual transfer of information. Thus, the word com­ munication should be used as a modifier, as in communication center, communi­ cation deception, and communication line, just as in the field of electronics one speaks of electronic devices and electronic circuits. Front Matter....Pages i-xi A....Pages 1-69 B....Pages 70-116 C....Pages 117-231 D....Pages 232-320 E....Pages 321-375 F....Pages 376-449 G....Pages 450-472 H....Pages 473-498 I....Pages 499-556 J....Pages 557-562 K....Pages 563-569 L....Pages 570-619 M....Pages 620-688 N....Pages 689-723 O....Pages 724-767 P....Pages 768-864 Q....Pages 865-871 R....Pages 872-956 S....Pages 957-1089 T....Pages 1090-1165 U....Pages 1166-1177 V....Pages 1178-1197 W....Pages 1198-1214 X....Pages 1215-1215 Y....Pages 1216-1216 Z....Pages 1217-1219 Now in its Third Edition, the Communications Standard Dictionary maintains its position as the most comprehensive dictionary covering communications technologies available. A one-of-a-kind reference, this dictionary remains unmatched in the breadth and scope of its coverage nd its pprimary reference for communications, computer, data processing, and control systems professionals.