A transmission line, such as a coaxial cable, in which the magnitudes of the voltages on the two conductors are not equal with respect to ground.

A modulator in which the modulation factor is different for the alternate half-cycles of the carrier. Synonym asymmetrical modulator.

A circuit in which the two sides are inherently electrically dissimilar.

Synonym radiation mode.

In the context of the FCC's Computer III Inquiry, the process of separating individual tariffed offerings and services that are associated with a specific element in the CEI or ONA tariff from other tariffed basic service offerings. [After para.158, FCC Report and Order, June 16,
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Information that has not been determined pursuant to Executive Order (E. O. ) 12958 or any predecessor order to require protection against unauthorized disclosure and that is not designated as classified. [INFOSEC-99]

In computing, a condition occurring when a machine calculation produces a non-zero result that is smaller than the smallest non-zero quantity that the machine's storage unit is capable of storing or representing.

A communication cable designed to be placed under the surface of the Earth in a duct system that isolates it from direct contact with the soil.

Cable and wire plant, together with closures appropriate for the application, that is placed below ground in structures such as conduit or ducts. [T1.316-1997]

In facsimile, a defect that occurs when the width of the scanning line is less than the scanning pitch.