1. The ability to exchange hardware components having the same form, fit, and function, across platforms, without affecting the functionality of the system. [JP 1-02]
2. A condition which exists when two or more items possess such functional and physical characteristics as to be equivalent in performance and durability, and are capable of being exchanged one for the other without… (Read More →)

Connectors that share common installation geometry and have the same transmission performance.

In asynchronous transmission, the time interval between the end of the stop signal of one character and the beginning of the start signal of the next character.
Note: The intercharacter interval may be of any duration. The signal sense of the intercharacter interval is always the same as the sense of the stop element, i.e., "1" or "mark. "

1. A telephone apparatus by means of which personnel can talk to each other within an aircraft, tank, ship, or activity. [JP 1-02]
2. A dedicated voice service within a specified user environment.

In a communications network, one or more communications links that (a) are used to provide local area communications service among several locations and (b) collectively form a node in the network.
Note 1: An interconnect facility may include network control and administrative circuits as well as the primary traffic circuits.
Note 2: An interconnect facility may use any medium available… (Read More →)

An entity that provides interconnected VoIP service, as that term is defined in 47 U. S. C. § 153(25) (47 CFR §
5
2. 5 (b)). Interconnected VoIP providers are providers of a service that (1) enables real-time, two-way voice communications, (2) requires a broadband connection from the user’s location, (3) requires Internet protocol-compatible customer premises equipment, and (4) permits… (Read More →)

Two or more networks connected for purposes of call processing. [T1.207-1998]

1. The linking together of interoperable systems. [JP 1-02]
2. The linkage used to join two or more communications units, such as systems, networks, links, nodes, equipment, circuits, and devices.

See interconnection.

A multifrequency (MF) and dual tone multifrequency (DTMF) signal timing interval that is equal to the sum of the fall time, signal-off time, and rise time. The interdigit interval starts when the MF or DTMF signal duration ends. The interdigit interval ends when the next MF or DTMF signal duration begins. [T1.414-1998]