Synonym node.

1. In telecommunications, the functional separation of telecommunications networks. A jurisdiction is one of the following four types: (a) local exchange carrier network; (b) interexchange carrier network; (c) end user network; (d) some combination of the above. [T1.256-1999]
2. Loosely, and in a more general sense, the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission as specified in the Communications Act… (Read More →)

The process of changing the digit rate of a digital signal in a controlled manner so that it is in accord with a digit rate different from its own inherent rate, usually without loss of information. [T1.107-1988] Synonyms [loosely] bit stuffing, de-stuffing, justify.

1. To shift the contents of a register or a field so that the significant character at the specified end of the data is at a particular position.
2. To align text horizontally or vertically so that the first and last characters of every line, or the first and last line of the text, are aligned with their corresponding margins.… (Read More →)

Java Virtual Machine

Abbreviation for kilo (SI prefix for 103). See International System of Units.

1. Abbreviation for kelvin(s). See thermodynamic temperature.
2. When referring to data storage capacity, 210, or 1024 in decimal notation; however this usage of an upper case K is deprecated.

1. In tropospheric radio propagation, the ratio of the effective Earth radius to the actual Earth radius.
Note: The k-factor is approximately 4/3.
2. In ionospheric radio propagation, a correction factor that (a) is applied in calculations related to curved layers, and (b) is a function of distance and the real height of ionospheric reflection.

A patching facility designed for patching and monitoring of balanced digital data circuits that support data rates up to 1 Mb/s.

A popular implementation of TCP/IP and associated protocols for amateur packet radio systems.