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BAUDOT CODE [1 record]

Record 1 2012-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Codes (Software)
  • Telecommunications Transmission
DEF

Code for the transmission of data in which five bits represent one character. [Definition officially approved by GESC.]

OBS

Although still commonly referred to as the Baudot Code, teletypewriter systems now use a 5 unit code called the Murray Code.

OBS

Baudot code: term officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC).

Key term(s)
  • Murray Code

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Codes (Logiciels)
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
DEF

Code de transmission des données dans lequel 5 bits représentent un caractère. [Définition uniformisée par le CNGI.]

OBS

code Baudot: terme uniformisé par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI).

Key term(s)
  • code Murray

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Internet y telemática
  • Códigos (Soporte lógico)
  • Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
OBS

Teleimpresores.

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