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The entire spectrum of technologies for information processing, including software, hardware, communications technologies and related services. In general, information technology (IT) does not include embedded technologies that do not generate data for enterprise use.

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The set time period before a terminal system performs some action. Typical uses include a poll release (when a terminal is disconnected if the time-out period elapses before keying resumes) or an ...

Domain: Technology; Category: Information technology

A technique used to track faults in networks, such as cable breaks or loose connections. A pulse of a known shape is transmitted over the network and an echo is created when the pulse hits an ...

Domain: Technology; Category: Information technology

Time division multiplexing (TDM) is a data, voice and video communications technique that interleaves several low-speed signals into one high-speed transmission channel.

Domain: Technology; Category: Information technology

Digital modulation technique that allocates a discrete amount of frequency bandwidth to each user to permit many simultaneous conversations. Each caller is assigned a specific time slot for ...

Domain: Technology; Category: Information technology

Through-silicon vias (TSVs) involve the stacking of individual wafers (or individual dies) to form customized, multilayer, multifunctional devices. They are bonded together in the vertical direction ...

Domain: Technology; Category: Information technology

A framework for managing access to data that involves three layers or schemas: the external or programming view, the conceptual or data administration view, and the internal or database ...

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3D LCD technology enables users to view 3D images either with 3D glasses (stereoscopic LCDs) or without 3D glasses (autostereoscopic LCDs). For smaller screen sizes (typically up to 10 inches), ...

Domain: Technology; Category: Information technology

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