A computer that (a) is controlled by internally stored instructions, (b) can synthesize and store instructions, and (c) can subsequently execute those instructions.

1. signal transfer point,
2. signaling transfer point,
3. spanning tree protocol.

See cross-connection.

The number of a clock (in a hierarchical synchronization distribution system) that defines the quality of the clock by specifying parameters such as frequency accuracy, pull-in range, and noise performance. The formal specifications are given in T1.101-1999 and T1.10
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Note: Only stratum 1 clocks may operate independently; other clocks are slaved directly or indirectly to a stratum… (Read More →)

Electrical current through a path other than the intended path.

Synonym streaming tape drive.

A technique for transferring data (usually over the Internet) in a continuous flow to allow large multimedia files to be viewed before the entire file has been downloaded to a client's computer. [After Bahorsky]

Transmitted video or audio data that are viewed (or listened to) in real time, i.e., as the information is received. Streaming media may be user-controlled (as in on-demand, pay-per-view movies) or server-controlled (as in Webcasting).

A magnetic tape unit capable of recording from, and dumping to, another storage medium without stopping at interblock gaps.
Note: Streaming tape drives are often used for bulk transfer of data between tape and disk storage. Synonym streamer.

A method of recording on magnetic tape, which method maintains continuous tape motion without the requirement to start and stop within the interrecord gap.