Glossary
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LOS
An acronym for Loss of Signal.
Modulation
A process of varying the frequency, phase, or amplitude of a signal so it is
suitable for transmission over the medium between the transmitter and the
receiver.
Multi-Channel Cable
An optical cable having more than one fiber.
Multimode
A fiber that can carry light at two or more wavelengths at the same time
Multiplexer
Equipment that combines two or more signals into one.
Multiplexing
Combine several communications signals into one.
Noise
Any unwanted energy that interferes with a signal or measurement.
Packet
A group of bits transmitted as a unit that includes source and destination
address, data, control, an identification number, and error control informa-
tion.
Packet Switching
A technique in which data is sent in fixed-length packets. Each packet is sent
separately and may be interspersed with packets from other locations.
PRBS
Pseudo-random binary-pulse sequence. A repeating bit pattern that appears
to be random. The bit pattern is used for telecommunications system testing.
Protocol
Formal conventions that govern the format and control of signals in a
communication process.
Pulse modulation
The modulation of a series of pulses to represent the information.
Random jitter
Jitter whose value at a future instant cannot be predicted.
Residual Error Rate
The error rate remaining after attempts at correction are made.
Rx
An abbreviation for receiver.
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