The inverse of a scrambler.
Note: The descrambler output is a signal restored to the state that it had when it entered the associated scrambler, provided that no errors have occurred.

A top-level specification that is written in a natural language (e.g., English), an informal program design notation, or a combination of the two [TCSEC].

An internal representation which uniquely identifies data objects [POSIX.6].

The reduction of desired signal gain as a result of receiver reaction to an undesired signal.
Note: The gain reduction is generally due to overload of some portion of the receiver (e.g., the AGC circuitry) resulting in desired signal suppression because the receiver will no longer respond linearly to incremental changes in input voltage.

The additional performance capability above required standard basic system parameters that may be specified by a system designer to compensate for uncertainties.

In communications systems, a desired performance characteristic for communications circuits and equipment that is based on engineering analyses, but (a) is not considered feasible to mandate in a standard, or (b) has not been tested.
Note 1: DOs are used because applicable systems standards are not in existence.
Note 2: Examples of reasons for designating a performance characteristic as a… (Read More →)

Describes a given point in the order completion process in which the circuit design is checked for accuracy and all assignments are verified/available.

Synonym designated approving authority.

[The] official with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating a system at an acceptable level of risk. Synonyms accrediting authority, delegated accrediting authority, designated accrediting authority. [INFOSEC-99]

The use of computers and associated application software to compose, lay out, model, and develop prototypes of documents that are usually intended to be produced and distributed in some non-interactive medium, usually paper, but including film or other multimedia formats.
Note: Unlike electronic publishing, desktop publishing almost always results in some form of hard copy.