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Record 1 2011-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications Transmission
DEF

A function in layers 1 to 3 of the OSI [open systems interconnection] model which is concerned with the establishment, holding and release of a telecommunication path.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
DEF

Fonction des couches 1 à 3 du modèle d'interconnexion des systèmes ouverts qui concerne essentiellement l'établissement, le maintien et la libération d'une communication.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
DEF

Función de las capas 1 a 3 del Modelo de ISA [interconexión de sistemas abiertos]. Se relaciona principalmente con el establecimiento, la retención y la liberación de un trayecto de telecomunicación.

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