A standard that is widely accepted and used, but lacks formal approval by a recognized standards organization.

The controlled deletion of stuffing bits from a stuffed digital signal, to recover the original signal. Synonyms negative justification, negative pulse stuffing.

A 64-bit parameter consisting of 56 independent bits and 8 parity bits operating in concert as a data encryption algorithm key. [After X9.52]

A URL that leads to no existing document.
Note: An attempt to use a dead link usually results in a "404 Error" message. Dead links are usually the result of a machine name change, changes in server accounts, or network-connection failures. [Bahorsky]

In facsimile, the interval between (a) the end of scanning of one object line and (b) the start of scanning of the following line.

The area, zone, or volume of space that is within the expected range of a radio, radar, or other transmitted signal but in which the signal is not detectable and therefore cannot be received. [From Weik '89]

1. Unresolved contention for the use of a system or component. [From Weik '89]
2. In computer and data processing systems, an error condition such that processing cannot continue because each of two components or processes is waiting for an action or response from the other. [From Weik '89]
3. A permanent condition in which a system cannot continue to… (Read More →)

Numbers allocated by a service provider to a retail dealer for use in the sale and establishment of service on behalf of that service provider. See the definition of ”Intermediate Numbers” below (FCC 00-104, ¶ 20).

To detect, trace, and eliminate mistakes.

See electronic deception.