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MIMO

Multiple Input, Multiple Output

minimize

A condition wherein normal message and telephone traffic is drastically reduced in order that messages connected with an actual or simulated emergency shall not be delayed. [JP1]

minimum ACL

An ACL that contains only the required entries [POSIX.6].

minimum bend radius

The radius below which an optical fiber or fiber-optic cable should not be bent.
Note 1: The minimum bend radius is of particular importance in the handling of fiber-optic cables. It will vary with different cable designs. The manufacturer should specify the minimum radius to which the cable may safely be bent during installation, and for the long term. The… (Read More →)

minimum picture interval

The minimum time between the television pictures that have been selected for encoding.
Note: ITU-T Recommendation H.221 cites the following values for picture interval: 1/2
9. 97, 2/2
9. 97, 3/2
9. 97, and 4/2
9. 97 seconds per picture.

minimum standards

National Security standards which must be observed by all Government Departments and List X companies so that they may pass information to each other with confidence that it will be handled with adequate care by all recipients [CESG].
Note: minimum computer security standards are based on a risk assessment combined with an assessment of the value of assets to be… (Read More →)

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