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Bunched frame-alignment signal

Telecommunications; General telecom

A frame-alignment signal in which the signal elements occupy consecutive digit positions.

Distributed frame-alignment signal

Telecommunications; General telecom

A frame-alignment signal in which the signal elements occupy digit positions that are not consecutive.

Public key infrastructure (PKI)

Telecommunications; General telecom

A framework established to issue, maintain, and revoke public key certificates accommodating a variety of security technologies, including the use of software.

Computer fraud

Telecommunications; General telecom

A fraud committed with the aid of, or directly involving, a data processing system or network.

Lock-in frequency

Telecommunications; General telecom

A frequency at which a closed-loop system can acquire and track a signal. See lock-in range.

Frequency guard band

Telecommunications; General telecom

A frequency band deliberately left vacant between two channels to provide a margin of safety against mutual interference.

Primary frequency standard

Telecommunications; General telecom

A frequency source that meets national standards for accuracy and operates without the need for calibration against an external standard. Note: Examples of primary frequency standards are hydrogen ...

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