A multiplier used to transform the real time of occurrence of an event or a problem into system time, such as that of a telecommunications system or a computer.

The server maintaining and distributing the correct date and time over a computer network.
Note: There is usually a special time-distribution protocol. [2382-pt.35]

1. Period of time during which certain activities are governed by specific regulations. [JP1]
2. A time interval that can be recognized and uniquely defined.

1. A data field in which is recorded (typically with a resolution of 1 millisecond) the cumulative variable queuing delay experienced by a packet in traversing the network. [After T1.509-1995]
2. With respect to a recorded network event, a data field in which is recorded the time (time of day or other instant of elapsed time) at which the event… (Read More →)

A stable device that emits signals at equal intervals such that their count may be used as a clock.

A time mark output of a clock system.

An analog technique used on certain long transmission links to increase voice-transmission capacity.
Note: TASI works by switching additional users onto any channel temporarily idled because an original user has stopped speaking. When the original user resumes speaking, that user will, in turn, be switched to any channel that happens to be idle.

The identical hour each day during which, over a number of days, the highest average traffic is measured. [T
1. Rpt 11-1991]

Synonym delay distortion.

See time-division multiplexing.