Local Management Interface

Abbreviation for launch numerical aperture.

Local Number Portability

The process of moving a TN from one SP to another SP using LRN-LNP technology.  See also “Intra-Service Provider Port” definition

1. The power consumed by a device or circuit in performing its function.
2. A power-consuming device connected to a circuit.
3. To enter data or programs into storage or working registers.
4. To insert data values into a database that previously contained no occurrences of data.
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In pulse-code modulation (PCM), the level of a sinusoidal signal that has positive and negative peaks that coincide with the positive and negative virtual decision values of the encoder.
Note: Load capacity is usually expressed in dBm
0. Synonym overload point.

The ratio of the average load over a designated period of time to the peak load occurring during that period.

A process used to route signaling traffic over two or more signaling routes for purposes of traffic equalization or security. [T1.226-1992]

A routine that reads data into main storage.

1. The insertion of impedance into a circuit to change the characteristics of the circuit.
2. In multichannel communications systems, the insertion of white noise or equivalent dummy traffic at a specified level to simulate system traffic and thus enable analysis of system performance.
3. In telephone systems, the load, i.e., power level, imposed by the busy hour traffic.
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