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Record 1 1985-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Telecommunications Transmission
  • Telephone Facilities
DEF

the common communications line used by telephone systems, and also for data transmission between computers, and between computers and terminals or distant peripheral devices. It has a bandwidth of 3kHz, and handles voice transmissions with little distortion.

OBS

Voice-grade lines can transmit data at a rate of up to 10 000 baud, but for normal use 2400 baud is used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
  • Installations (Téléphonie)

Spanish

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