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Appendix B: Glossary and Acronyms
bit
The smallest element of information in a digital system. A bit can be
either a zero or a one.
bps bits per second
A measurement of transmission speed across a data connection.
broadband
Broadband transmission shares the bandwidth of a particular medium
(copper or fiber optic) to integrate multiple signals. The channels take up
different frequencies on the cable, integrating voice, data, and video over
one line.
channel
A generic term for an individual data stream. Service providers can use
multiplexing techniques to transmit multiple channels over a common
medium.
Cat5
Category of Performance for wiring and cabling. Cat 5 cabling support
applications up to 100 MHz.
Cat5E
Category of Performance for wiring and cabling. Category 5 Enhanced
wiring supports signal rates up to 100 MHz but adheres to stricter quality
specifications.