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DSP

Abbreviation for digital signal processor. A specialized, programmable computer processing unit that is able to perform high-speed mathematical processing.
Note: A DSP is ideal for use in compression algorithms. [After Silicon]

DT

Direct Termination

DTCP

Digital Transmission Content Protection

DTD

Document Type Declaration

DTE

1. Abbreviation for data terminal equipment.
1. An end instrument that converts user information into signals for transmission or reconverts the received signals into user information.
2. The functional unit of a data station that serves as a data source or a data sink and provides for the data communication control function to be performed in accordance with link protocol.… (Read More →)

DTE clear signal

A call control signal sent by data terminal equipment (DTE) to initiate clearing.

DTE waiting signal

A call control signal, sent by the data-circuit-terminating-equipment/data-terminal-equipment (DCE/DTE) interface, that indicates that the DTE is waiting for a call control signal from the DCE.

DTH

Direct To Home

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