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E & M signaling

In telephony, an arrangement that uses separate leads, called the "E" lead and "M" lead, for signaling and supervisory purposes.
Note 1: The near end signals the far end by applying -48 Vdc to the "M" lead, which results in a ground being applied to the far end's "E" lead. When -48 Vdc is applied to the far end "M"… (Read More →)

e-

Abbreviation for electronic. A prefix generally indicating an association with The Internet or computerized business or office functions; e.g., an "e-file" (electronic file) or "e-commerce," (electronic commerce).

E-AC-3

Enhanced Dolby Audio Coding 3

E-ACR

Enhanced Automatic Carrier Routing

E-bend

A smooth change in the direction of the axis of a waveguide, throughout which the axis remains in a plane parallel to the direction of electric E-field (transverse) polarization. Synonym E-plane bend.

e-cash

Abbreviation for electronic cash. Data representing money, which data can be transferred by means of a computer network and can be traded as a token exchangeable for real money. Synonyms digicash, digital cash. [After 2382-pt.35]

e-commerce

Abbreviation for electronic commerce. A way of doing real-time business transactions via telecommunications networks, when the customer and the merchant are in different geographical places. [Mattila]
Note: Electronic commerce is a broad concept that includes virtual browsing of goods on sale, selection of goods to buy, and payment methods. Electronic commerce operates on a bona fide basis, without prior arrangements… (Read More →)

E-LAN

Ethernet Local Area Network Service

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