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interlaced scanning

In raster-scanned video displays, a scanning technique in which all odd-numbered scanning lines are first traced in succession, followed by the tracing of the even-numbered scanning lines in succession, each of which is traced between a pair of odd-numbered scanning lines.
Note 1: The pattern created by tracing the odd-numbered scanning lines is called the odd field, and the pattern… (Read More →)

interleaving

The transmission of pulses from two or more digital sources in time-division sequence over a single path.

interlocal trunk

A circuit between two local central office units, either manual or dial. Interlocal trunks may be used for either exchange or toll traffic or both. [47 CFR Pt.36-A]

intermediate distribution frame (IDF)

In a central office or customer premises, a frame that (a) cross-connects the user cable media to individual user line circuits and (b) may serve as a distribution point for multipair cables from the main distribution frame (MDF) or combined distribution frame (CDF) to individual cables connected to equipment in areas remote from these frames.

intermediate element

In a network, a line-unit-line termination (LULT) or a line-unit-network termination (LUNT).

intermediate frequency (IF)

A frequency to which a carrier frequency is shifted as an intermediate step in transmission or reception.

intermediate language

In computer programming, a target language into which all or part of a single statement or a source program--in a source language--is translated before it is further translated or interpreted.
Note: For a subsequent translation, an intermediate language may serve as a source language.

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