A telecommunications network architecture that uses databases to facilitate call processing, call routing, and network management, allowing carriers to change the routing of both inbound and outbound calls from moment to moment. [FCC-5] 2. A proposed intelligent-network (IN) architecture that includes both IN/1+ and IN/2 concepts.

A network in which the clocks do not need to be synchronous or mesochronous. Synonym nonsynchronous network.

Formerly, a worldwide data communications network of the Defense Communications System, now replaced by the Defense Switched Network (DSN).

A worldwide, switched, secure voice network developed to fulfill DOD long-haul, secure voice requirements. [JP1]

Formerly, the principal long-haul, unsecure voice communications network within the Defense Communications System, now replaced by the Defense Switched Network (DSN).

1. In a hybrid set, hybrid coil, or resistance hybrid, a circuit used to match, i.e., to balance, the impedance of a uniform transmission line, i.e., twisted metallic pair, over a selected range of frequencies. Note: A balancing network is required to ensure isolation between the two ports of the four-wire side of the hybrid. 2. A device used between a balanced device or line and an unbalanced device or line for the purpose of transforming from balanced to unbalanced or from unbalanced to balanced.

A local area network in which information is encoded, multiplexed, and transmitted without modulation of carriers.

In telecommunications, a network that has fewer transmission paths than would be required if all users were to communicate simultaneously. Note: Blocking networks are used because not all users require service simultaneously. Certain statistical distributions apply to the patterns of user demand.

A network used for transmission or reception of signals over two or more channels.

See network topology.