Abbreviation for digital-to-analog converter. A device used to convert digital signals to analog signals.

The induced current that exists in a reversed biased photodiode in the absence of incident optical power. It is better understood to be caused by the shunt resistance of the photodiode. A bias voltage across the diode (and the shunt resistance) causes current to flow in the absence of light.

The number of bits of information in a transmission system, expressed in bits per second (b/s or bps), and which may or may not be equal to the signal or baud rate.

Decibel relative to a carrier level.

Decibels relative to microwatt.

Decibels relative to milliwatt.

Abbreviation for direct current. An electric current flowing in one direction only and substantially constant in value

Abbreviation for data circuit-terminating equipment. 1. In a data station, the equipment that (a) performs functions, such as signal conversion and coding, at the network end of the line between the data terminal equipment (DTE) and the line, and (b) may be a separate or an integral part of the DTE or of intermediate equipment. 2. The interfacing equipment that may be required to couple the data terminal equipment (DTE) into a transmission circuit or channel and from a transmission circuit or channel into the DTE.

A unit of measurement indicating relative...