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Appendix 4—Glossary & Abbreviations
BERT
Bit Error Rate Test. Determines the probability of a single
bit being misinterpreted over a defined period of time. The
test synchronises and compares the received pattern with a
transmitted binary test pattern, and counts the errors.
Bit
A binary digit, which can be in a state of either '0' or '1'.
BRI
Basic Rate ISDN.
CCITT
The former name of the ITU-T (from French acronym).
Channel
A path (either physical or logical) for transmission of
information.
Channel
Signalling in which information relating to the traffic
Associated
carried by a channel is transmitted in the channel itself or
Signalling
in a signalling channel permanently associated with it.
Circuit
A link connecting two or more nodes.
Circuit
A type of network where a circuit is established and
switching
maintained between the communicating parties for the
duration of the call.
Clear Cause
A code indicating the reason why a call has cleared.
CLI
Calling Line Identity. The number belonging to the caller.
Clock
An electronically generated periodic signal which provides
a timing reference to the transmitted data or other circuit
functions.
Closed User
A group to and from which access is restricted. Members
Group
can communicate with each other, and sometimes also
with users outside the group.
CO
Central Office. A central switching or control centre
belonging to a PTT.
Codec
Coder/Decoder. An analogue to digital converter.
COL
Connected Line number. The number of the connected
party. This may be different from the CPN dialled if the
call has been redirected.