Table of Contents
135 relations: A Mathematical Theory of Communication, Additive white Gaussian noise, Amateur radio operator, Amateur radio repeater, Analog signal, Analog television, Arbitrarily varying channel, Attenuation, Bandwidth (computing), Bandwidth (signal processing), Baseband, Baud, Bell Labs Technical Journal, Binary erasure channel, Binary symmetric channel, Bit error rate, Bit rate, Bitstream, Broadcasting, Burst error, Channel (broadcasting), Channel 16 VHF, Channel access method, Channel capacity, Claude Shannon, Co-channel interference, Coaxial cable, Communication endpoint, Communication protocol, Communications satellite, Communications system, Complex number, Computer network, Connection-oriented communication, Consumer IR, Crosstalk, Data signaling rate, Data storage, Decibel, Digital signal, Digital television, Discrete time and continuous time, Distortion, Doppler effect, Downstream (networking), Duplex (telecommunications), Eb/N0, Electrical cable, End-to-end delay, Eye pattern, ... Expand index (85 more) »
A Mathematical Theory of Communication
"A Mathematical Theory of Communication" is an article by mathematician Claude E. Shannon published in Bell System Technical Journal in 1948. Communication channel and a Mathematical Theory of Communication are information theory.
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Additive white Gaussian noise
Additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) is a basic noise model used in information theory to mimic the effect of many random processes that occur in nature.
See Communication channel and Additive white Gaussian noise
Amateur radio operator
An amateur radio operator is someone who uses equipment at an amateur radio station to engage in two-way personal communications with other amateur operators on radio frequencies assigned to the amateur radio service.
See Communication channel and Amateur radio operator
Amateur radio repeater
An amateur radio repeater is an electronic device that receives a weak or low-level amateur radio signal and retransmits it at a higher level or higher power, so that the signal can cover longer distances without degradation.
See Communication channel and Amateur radio repeater
Analog signal
An analog signal is any continuous-time signal representing some other quantity, i.e., analogous to another quantity. Communication channel and analog signal are television terminology.
See Communication channel and Analog signal
Analog television
Analog television is the original television technology that uses analog signals to transmit video and audio. Communication channel and analog television are television terminology.
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Arbitrarily varying channel
An arbitrarily varying channel (AVC) is a communication channel model used in coding theory, and was first introduced by Blackwell, Breiman, and Thomasian.
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Attenuation
In physics, attenuation (in some contexts, extinction) is the gradual loss of flux intensity through a medium.
See Communication channel and Attenuation
Bandwidth (computing)
In computing, bandwidth is the maximum rate of data transfer across a given path. Communication channel and bandwidth (computing) are information theory.
See Communication channel and Bandwidth (computing)
Bandwidth (signal processing)
Bandwidth is the difference between the upper and lower frequencies in a continuous band of frequencies. Communication channel and Bandwidth (signal processing) are telecommunication theory.
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Baseband
In telecommunications and signal processing, baseband is the range of frequencies occupied by a signal that has not been modulated to higher frequencies.
See Communication channel and Baseband
Baud
In telecommunication and electronics, baud (symbol: Bd) is a common unit of measurement of symbol rate, which is one of the components that determine the speed of communication over a data channel.
See Communication channel and Baud
Bell Labs Technical Journal
The Bell Labs Technical Journal was the in-house scientific journal for scientists of Nokia Bell Labs, published yearly by the IEEE society.
See Communication channel and Bell Labs Technical Journal
Binary erasure channel
In coding theory and information theory, a binary erasure channel (BEC) is a communications channel model.
See Communication channel and Binary erasure channel
Binary symmetric channel
A binary symmetric channel (or BSCp) is a common communications channel model used in coding theory and information theory.
See Communication channel and Binary symmetric channel
Bit error rate
In digital transmission, the number of bit errors is the number of received bits of a data stream over a communication channel that have been altered due to noise, interference, distortion or bit synchronization errors.
See Communication channel and Bit error rate
Bit rate
In telecommunications and computing, bit rate (bitrate or as a variable R) is the number of bits that are conveyed or processed per unit of time.
See Communication channel and Bit rate
Bitstream
A bitstream (or bit stream), also known as binary sequence, is a sequence of bits.
See Communication channel and Bitstream
Broadcasting
Broadcasting is the distribution of audio or video content to a dispersed audience via any electronic mass communications medium, but typically one using the electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves), in a one-to-many model.
See Communication channel and Broadcasting
Burst error
In telecommunication, a burst error or error burst is a contiguous sequence of symbols, received over a communication channel, such that the first and last symbols are in error and there exists no contiguous subsequence of m correctly received symbols within the error burst.
See Communication channel and Burst error
Channel (broadcasting)
In broadcasting, a channel or frequency channel is a designated radio frequency (or, equivalently, wavelength), assigned by a competent frequency assignment authority for the operation of a particular radio station, television station or television channel.
See Communication channel and Channel (broadcasting)
Channel 16 VHF
Channel 16 VHF (156.8 MHz) is a marine VHF radio frequency designated as an international distress frequency.
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Channel access method
In telecommunications and computer networks, a channel access method or multiple access method allows more than two terminals connected to the same transmission medium to transmit over it and to share its capacity.
See Communication channel and Channel access method
Channel capacity
Channel capacity, in electrical engineering, computer science, and information theory, is the theoretical maximum rate at which information can be reliably transmitted over a communication channel. Communication channel and channel capacity are information theory, telecommunication theory and television terminology.
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Claude Shannon
Claude Elwood Shannon (April 30, 1916 – February 24, 2001) was an American mathematician, electrical engineer, computer scientist and cryptographer known as the "father of information theory" and as the "father of the Information Age". Communication channel and Claude Shannon are information theory.
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Co-channel interference
Co-channel interference or CCI is crosstalk from two different radio transmitters using the same channel.
See Communication channel and Co-channel interference
Coaxial cable
Coaxial cable, or coax (pronounced), is a type of electrical cable consisting of an inner conductor surrounded by a concentric conducting shield, with the two separated by a dielectric (insulating material); many coaxial cables also have a protective outer sheath or jacket.
See Communication channel and Coaxial cable
Communication endpoint
A communication endpoint is a type of communication network node.
See Communication channel and Communication endpoint
Communication protocol
A communication protocol is a system of rules that allows two or more entities of a communications system to transmit information via any variation of a physical quantity.
See Communication channel and Communication protocol
Communications satellite
A communications satellite is an artificial satellite that relays and amplifies radio telecommunication signals via a transponder; it creates a communication channel between a source transmitter and a receiver at different locations on Earth.
See Communication channel and Communications satellite
Communications system
A communications system or communication system is a collection of individual telecommunications networks systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and terminal equipment usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole.
See Communication channel and Communications system
Complex number
In mathematics, a complex number is an element of a number system that extends the real numbers with a specific element denoted, called the imaginary unit and satisfying the equation i^.
See Communication channel and Complex number
Computer network
A computer network is a set of computers sharing resources located on or provided by network nodes.
See Communication channel and Computer network
Connection-oriented communication
In telecommunications and computer networking, connection-oriented communication is a communication protocol where a communication session or a semi-permanent connection is established before any useful data can be transferred.
See Communication channel and Connection-oriented communication
Consumer IR
Consumer IR, consumer infrared, or CIR is a class of devices employing the infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum for wireless communications.
See Communication channel and Consumer IR
Crosstalk
In electronics, crosstalk is a phenomenon by which a signal transmitted on one circuit or channel of a transmission system creates an undesired effect in another circuit or channel. Communication channel and crosstalk are telecommunication theory.
See Communication channel and Crosstalk
Data signaling rate
In telecommunication, data signaling rate (DSR), also known as gross bit rate, is the aggregate rate at which data passes a point in the transmission path of a data transmission system.
See Communication channel and Data signaling rate
Data storage
Data storage is the recording (storing) of information (data) in a storage medium.
See Communication channel and Data storage
Decibel
The decibel (symbol: dB) is a relative unit of measurement equal to one tenth of a bel (B).
See Communication channel and Decibel
Digital signal
A digital signal is a signal that represents data as a sequence of discrete values; at any given time it can only take on, at most, one of a finite number of values.
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Digital television
Digital television (DTV) is the transmission of television signals using digital encoding, in contrast to the earlier analog television technology which used analog signals. Communication channel and digital television are television terminology.
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Discrete time and continuous time
In mathematical dynamics, discrete time and continuous time are two alternative frameworks within which variables that evolve over time are modeled.
See Communication channel and Discrete time and continuous time
Distortion
In signal processing, distortion is the alteration of the original shape (or other characteristic) of a signal.
See Communication channel and Distortion
Doppler effect
The Doppler effect (also Doppler shift) is the change in the frequency of a wave in relation to an observer who is moving relative to the source of the wave.
See Communication channel and Doppler effect
Downstream (networking)
In a telecommunications network or computer network, downstream refers to data sent from a network service provider to a customer.
See Communication channel and Downstream (networking)
Duplex (telecommunications)
A duplex communication system is a point-to-point system composed of two or more connected parties or devices that can communicate with one another in both directions.
See Communication channel and Duplex (telecommunications)
Eb/N0
In digital communication or data transmission, E_b/N_0 (energy per bit to noise power spectral density ratio) is a normalized signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) measure, also known as the "SNR per bit".
See Communication channel and Eb/N0
Electrical cable
An electrical cable is an assembly of one or more wires running side by side or bundled, which is used as an electrical conductor to carry electric current.
See Communication channel and Electrical cable
End-to-end delay
End-to-end delay or one-way delay (OWD) refers to the time taken for a packet to be transmitted across a network from source to destination.
See Communication channel and End-to-end delay
Eye pattern
In telecommunication, an eye pattern, also known as an eye diagram, is an oscilloscope display in which a digital signal from a receiver is repetitively sampled and applied to the vertical input (y-axis), while the data rate is used to trigger the horizontal sweep (x-axis).
See Communication channel and Eye pattern
Fading
In wireless communications, fading is the variation of signal attenuation over variables like time, geographical position, and radio frequency.
See Communication channel and Fading
Fiber-optic cable
A fiber-optic cable, also known as an optical-fiber cable, is an assembly similar to an electrical cable but containing one or more optical fibers that are used to carry light.
See Communication channel and Fiber-optic cable
Frequency response
In signal processing and electronics, the frequency response of a system is the quantitative measure of the magnitude and phase of the output as a function of input frequency.
See Communication channel and Frequency response
Frequency-division multiplexing
In telecommunications, frequency-division multiplexing (FDM) is a technique by which the total bandwidth available in a communication medium is divided into a series of non-overlapping frequency bands, each of which is used to carry a separate signal.
See Communication channel and Frequency-division multiplexing
Group delay and phase delay
In signal processing, group delay and phase delay are two related ways of describing how a signal's frequency components are delayed in time when passing through a linear time-invariant (LTI) system (such as a microphone, coaxial cable, amplifier, loudspeaker, telecommunications system, ethernet cable, digital filter, or analog filter).
See Communication channel and Group delay and phase delay
Hertz
The hertz (symbol: Hz) is the unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI), equivalent to one event (or cycle) per second.
See Communication channel and Hertz
Image compression
Image compression is a type of data compression applied to digital images, to reduce their cost for storage or transmission.
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Information theory
Information theory is the mathematical study of the quantification, storage, and communication of information.
See Communication channel and Information theory
Information transfer
In telecommunications, information transfer is the process of moving messages containing user information from a source to a sink via a communication channel.
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Interference (communication)
In telecommunications, an interference is that which modifies a signal in a disruptive manner, as it travels along a communication channel between its source and receiver.
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Interference channel
In information theory, the interference channel is the basic model used to analyze the effect of interference in communication channels. Communication channel and interference channel are information theory and telecommunication theory.
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Intermodulation
Intermodulation (IM) or intermodulation distortion (IMD) is the amplitude modulation of signals containing two or more different frequencies, caused by nonlinearities or time variance in a system.
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Intersymbol interference
In telecommunication, intersymbol interference (ISI) is a form of distortion of a signal in which one symbol interferes with subsequent symbols. Communication channel and intersymbol interference are telecommunication theory and television terminology.
See Communication channel and Intersymbol interference
ISM radio band
The ISM radio bands are portions of the radio spectrum reserved internationally for industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) purposes, excluding applications in telecommunications.
See Communication channel and ISM radio band
Latency (engineering)
Latency, from a general point of view, is a time delay between the cause and the effect of some physical change in the system being observed.
See Communication channel and Latency (engineering)
Linearity
In mathematics, the term linear is used in two distinct senses for two different properties.
See Communication channel and Linearity
Log-distance path loss model
The log-distance path loss model is a radio propagation model that predicts the path loss a signal encounters inside a building or densely populated areas over distance.
See Communication channel and Log-distance path loss model
Marine VHF radio
Marine VHF radio is a worldwide system of two way radio transceivers on ships and watercraft used for bidirectional voice communication from ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore (for example with harbormasters), and in certain circumstances ship-to-aircraft.
See Communication channel and Marine VHF radio
Medium access control
In IEEE 802 LAN/MAN standards, the medium access control (MAC), also called media access control, is the layer that controls the hardware responsible for interaction with the wired (electrical or optical) or wireless transmission medium.
See Communication channel and Medium access control
Memory paging
In computer operating systems, memory paging (or swapping on some Unix-like systems) is a memory management scheme by which a computer stores and retrieves data from secondary storage for use in main memory.
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Memorylessness
In probability and statistics, memorylessness is a property of certain probability distributions.
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Microwave transmission
Microwave transmission is the transmission of information by electromagnetic waves with wavelengths in the microwave frequency range of 300 MHz to 300 GHz (1 m - 1 mm wavelength) of the electromagnetic spectrum. Communication channel and microwave transmission are television terminology.
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Mobility model
Mobility models characterize the movements of mobile users with respect to their location, velocity and direction over a period of time.
See Communication channel and Mobility model
Modulation
In electronics and telecommunications, modulation is the process of varying one or more properties of a periodic waveform, called the carrier signal, with a separate signal called the modulation signal that typically contains information to be transmitted. Communication channel and modulation are telecommunication theory and television terminology.
See Communication channel and Modulation
Multicast
In computer networking, multicast is a type of group communication where data transmission is addressed to a group of destination computers simultaneously. Communication channel and multicast are television terminology.
See Communication channel and Multicast
Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service
Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Services (MBMS) is a point-to-multipoint interface specification for existing 3GPP cellular networks, which is designed to provide efficient delivery of broadcast and multicast services, both within a cell as well as within the core network.
See Communication channel and Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service
Multiplexing
In telecommunications and computer networking, multiplexing (sometimes contracted to muxing) is a method by which multiple analog or digital signals are combined into one signal over a shared medium. Communication channel and multiplexing are television terminology.
See Communication channel and Multiplexing
Network delay
Network delay is a design and performance characteristic of a telecommunications network.
See Communication channel and Network delay
Network throughput
Network throughput (or just throughput, when in context) refers to the rate of message delivery over a communication channel, such as Ethernet or packet radio, in a communication network. Communication channel and network throughput are information theory.
See Communication channel and Network throughput
Network topology
Network topology is the arrangement of the elements (links, nodes, etc.) of a communication network.
See Communication channel and Network topology
Noise (electronics)
In electronics, noise is an unwanted disturbance in an electrical signal. Communication channel and noise (electronics) are telecommunication theory.
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Nonlinear system
In mathematics and science, a nonlinear system (or a non-linear system) is a system in which the change of the output is not proportional to the change of the input.
See Communication channel and Nonlinear system
Packet delay variation
In computer networking, packet delay variation (PDV) is the difference in end-to-end one-way delay between selected packets in a flow with any lost packets being ignored.
See Communication channel and Packet delay variation
Packet erasure channel
The packet erasure channel is a communication channel model where sequential packets are either received or lost (at a known location).
See Communication channel and Packet erasure channel
Packet loss
Packet loss occurs when one or more packets of data travelling across a computer network fail to reach their destination.
See Communication channel and Packet loss
Passband
A passband is the range of frequencies or wavelengths that can pass through a filter.
See Communication channel and Passband
Phase (waves)
In physics and mathematics, the phase (symbol φ or ϕ) of a wave or other periodic function F of some real variable t (such as time) is an angle-like quantity representing the fraction of the cycle covered up to t. It is expressed in such a scale that it varies by one full turn as the variable t goes through each period (and F(t) goes through each complete cycle).
See Communication channel and Phase (waves)
Phase noise
In signal processing, phase noise is the frequency-domain representation of random fluctuations in the phase of a waveform, corresponding to time-domain deviations from perfect periodicity (jitter). Communication channel and phase noise are telecommunication theory.
See Communication channel and Phase noise
Physical layer
In the seven-layer OSI model of computer networking, the physical layer or layer 1 is the first and lowest layer: the layer most closely associated with the physical connection between devices.
See Communication channel and Physical layer
Platform gap filler
Platform gap fillers are movable platform edge extensions at subway or railway stations where the curvature of the platform creates a significant gap between the platform and subway or train car door.
See Communication channel and Platform gap filler
Point-to-multipoint communication
In telecommunications, point-to-multipoint communication (P2MP, PTMP or PMP) is communication which is accomplished via a distinct type of one-to-many connection, providing multiple paths from a single location to multiple locations.
See Communication channel and Point-to-multipoint communication
Propagation graph
Propagation graphs are a mathematical modelling method for radio propagation channels.
See Communication channel and Propagation graph
Propagation time
In digital circuits, propagation time is the delay of the basic inverter of a given family.
See Communication channel and Propagation time
Radio
Radio is the technology of communicating using radio waves.
See Communication channel and Radio
Radio frequency
Radio frequency (RF) is the oscillation rate of an alternating electric current or voltage or of a magnetic, electric or electromagnetic field or mechanical system in the frequency range from around to around. Communication channel and Radio frequency are television terminology.
See Communication channel and Radio frequency
Radio propagation
Radio propagation is the behavior of radio waves as they travel, or are propagated, from one point to another in vacuum, or into various parts of the atmosphere.
See Communication channel and Radio propagation
Ray tracing (physics)
In physics, ray tracing is a method for calculating the path of waves or particles through a system with regions of varying propagation velocity, absorption characteristics, and reflecting surfaces.
See Communication channel and Ray tracing (physics)
Rayleigh fading
Rayleigh fading is a statistical model for the effect of a propagation environment on a radio signal, such as that used by wireless devices.
See Communication channel and Rayleigh fading
Real number
In mathematics, a real number is a number that can be used to measure a continuous one-dimensional quantity such as a distance, duration or temperature.
See Communication channel and Real number
Receiver (information theory)
The receiver in information theory is the receiving end of a communication channel. Communication channel and receiver (information theory) are information theory.
See Communication channel and Receiver (information theory)
Relay channel
In information theory, a relay channel is a probability model of the communication between a sender and a receiver aided by one or more intermediate relay nodes. Communication channel and relay channel are information theory and telecommunication theory.
See Communication channel and Relay channel
Repeater
In telecommunications, a repeater is an electronic device that receives a signal and retransmits it.
See Communication channel and Repeater
Return channel
In communications systems, the return channel (also reverse channel or return link) is the transmission link from a user terminal to the central hub.
See Communication channel and Return channel
Rician fading
Rician fading or Ricean fading is a stochastic model for radio propagation anomaly caused by partial cancellation of a radio signal by itself — the signal arrives at the receiver by several different paths (hence exhibiting multipath interference), and at least one of the paths is changing (lengthening or shortening).
See Communication channel and Rician fading
Round-trip delay
In telecommunications, round-trip delay (RTD) or round-trip time (RTT) is the amount of time it takes for a signal to be sent plus the amount of time it takes for acknowledgement of that signal having been received. Communication channel and round-trip delay are telecommunication theory.
See Communication channel and Round-trip delay
Second
The second (symbol: s) is the unit of time in the International System of Units (SI), historically defined as of a day – this factor derived from the division of the day first into 24 hours, then to 60 minutes and finally to 60 seconds each (24 × 60 × 60.
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Sender (telephony)
A sender is a type of circuit and system module in 20th-century electromechanical telephone exchanges.
See Communication channel and Sender (telephony)
Signal
Signal refers to both the process and the result of transmission of data over some media accomplished by embedding some variation. Communication channel and Signal are telecommunication theory.
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Signal transmission
In telecommunications, transmission is the process of sending or propagating an analog or digital signal via a medium that is wired, wireless, or fiber-optic.
See Communication channel and Signal transmission
Signal-to-interference ratio
The signal-to-interference ratio (SIR or S/I), also known as the carrier-to-interference ratio (CIR or C/I), is the quotient between the average received modulated carrier power S or C and the average received co-channel interference power I, i.e. crosstalk, from other transmitters than the useful signal. Communication channel and signal-to-interference ratio are television terminology.
See Communication channel and Signal-to-interference ratio
Signal-to-noise ratio
Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR or S/N) is a measure used in science and engineering that compares the level of a desired signal to the level of background noise.
See Communication channel and Signal-to-noise ratio
Spectral efficiency
Spectral efficiency, spectrum efficiency or bandwidth efficiency refers to the information rate that can be transmitted over a given bandwidth in a specific communication system. Communication channel and Spectral efficiency are information theory and telecommunication theory.
See Communication channel and Spectral efficiency
Spread spectrum
In telecommunication, especially radio communication, spread spectrum are techniques by which a signal (e.g., an electrical, electromagnetic, or acoustic) generated with a particular bandwidth is deliberately spread in the frequency domain over a wider frequency band.
See Communication channel and Spread spectrum
Symbol
A symbol is a mark, sign, or word that indicates, signifies, or is understood as representing an idea, object, or relationship.
See Communication channel and Symbol
Symbol rate
In a digitally modulated signal or a line code, symbol rate, modulation rate or baud rate is the number of symbol changes, waveform changes, or signaling events across the transmission medium per unit of time.
See Communication channel and Symbol rate
Telecommunication circuit
A telecommunication circuit is a path in a telecommunications network used to transmit information.
See Communication channel and Telecommunication circuit
Telecommunications
Telecommunication, often used in its plural form or abbreviated as telecom, is the transmission of information with an immediacy comparable to face-to-face communication.
See Communication channel and Telecommunications
Telecommunications cable
Telecommunications cable is a type of guided transmission medium.
See Communication channel and Telecommunications cable
Telecommunications link
In a telecommunications network, a link is a communication channel that connects two or more devices for the purpose of data transmission.
See Communication channel and Telecommunications link
Television channel
A television channel, or TV channel, is a terrestrial frequency or virtual number over which a television station or television network is distributed. Communication channel and television channel are telecommunication theory and television terminology.
See Communication channel and Television channel
Time-division multiplexing
Time-division multiplexing (TDM) is a method of transmitting and receiving independent signals over a common signal path by means of synchronized switches at each end of the transmission line so that each signal appears on the line only a fraction of time according to agreed rules, e.g. with each transmitter working in turn.
See Communication channel and Time-division multiplexing
Time-invariant system
In control theory, a time-invariant (TI) system has a time-dependent system function that is not a direct function of time.
See Communication channel and Time-invariant system
Time-variant system
A time-variant system is a system whose output response depends on moment of observation as well as moment of input signal application.
See Communication channel and Time-variant system
Track (disk drive)
A disk drive track is a circular path on the surface of a disk or diskette on which information is magnetically recorded and from which recorded information is read.
See Communication channel and Track (disk drive)
Transmission line
In electrical engineering, a transmission line is a specialized cable or other structure designed to conduct electromagnetic waves in a contained manner.
See Communication channel and Transmission line
Transmission medium
A transmission medium is a system or substance that can mediate the propagation of signals for the purposes of telecommunication.
See Communication channel and Transmission medium
Transmission time
In telecommunication networks, the transmission time is the amount of time from the beginning until the end of a message transmission.
See Communication channel and Transmission time
Tuple
In mathematics, a tuple is a finite sequence or ordered list of numbers or, more generally, mathematical objects, which are called the elements of the tuple.
See Communication channel and Tuple
Twisted pair
Twisted pair cabling is a type of communications cable in which two conductors of a single circuit are twisted together for the purposes of improving electromagnetic compatibility.
See Communication channel and Twisted pair
Unicast
Unicast is data transmission from a single sender (red) to a single receiver (green). Other devices on the network (yellow) do not participate in the communication. In computer networking, unicast is a one-to-one transmission from one point in the network to another point; that is, one sender and one receiver, each identified by a network address.
See Communication channel and Unicast
Upstream (networking)
In computer networking, upstream refers to the direction in which data can be transferred from the client to the server (uploading).
See Communication channel and Upstream (networking)
Virtual channel
In most telecommunications organizations, a virtual channel is a method of remapping the program number as used in H.222 Program Association Tables and Program Mapping Tables to a channel number that can be entered as digits on a receiver's remote control. Communication channel and virtual channel are television terminology.
See Communication channel and Virtual channel
Virtual circuit
A virtual circuit (VC) is a means of transporting data over a data network, based on packet switching and in which a connection is first established across the network between two endpoints.
See Communication channel and Virtual circuit
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a family of wireless network protocols based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards, which are commonly used for local area networking of devices and Internet access, allowing nearby digital devices to exchange data by radio waves.
See Communication channel and Wi-Fi
Z-channel (information theory)
In coding theory and information theory, a Z-channel or binary asymmetric channel is a communications channel used to model the behaviour of some data storage systems. Communication channel and z-channel (information theory) are information theory.
See Communication channel and Z-channel (information theory)
References
Also known as Channel (communications), Channel model, Coherent transmission, Communications channel, Data channel, Input-output channel, Transmission channel, Voice channel.