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CABLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Wires and Cables
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ring architecture
1, record 1, English, ring%20architecture
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ring topology architecture 2, record 1, English, ring%20topology%20architecture
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cable system architecture wherein a number of network distribution points(or "nodes") are connected by optical fibre in the form of a closed ring. Signals are forwarded from each network node to the local networks serving individual neighbourhoods or subdivisions. 1, record 1, English, - ring%20architecture
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Windows Magazine, January 1993, p. 115. 2, record 1, English, - ring%20architecture
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Câbles et fils téléphoniques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- architecture en anneau
1, record 1, French, architecture%20en%20anneau
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] architecture d'un système de câble où un nombre de points de distribution de réseaux («network distribution points») (ou nœuds) sont reliés par fibre optique en forme d'anneau fermé. Les signaux sont acheminés à partir de chaque nœud de réseau pour aller aux réseaux locaux desservant des quartiers ou subdivisions individuels. 1, record 1, French, - architecture%20en%20anneau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-04-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Engineering
- Power Transmission Techniques
- Telecommunications Facilities
- Electrical Wiring (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- duct bank
1, record 2, English, duct%20bank
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- conduit duct bank 2, record 2, English, conduit%20duct%20bank
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fiber optic cables will run through a physically secure underground duct bank from certain buildings designated as hubs to the buildings surrounding them. The fiber will enter each building through a room called an entrance facility, which will be connected by cable to telecommunications closets, which, in turn, connect to each user’s outlet. 3, record 2, English, - duct%20bank
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Installing cables in conduit is the recommended method for underground placement... This method provides the best protection and, when conduits are in a concrete encased "duct bank"..., additional cables can be added later at a low cost. On some campuses the conduit duct bank system may be extensive and will include manholes and handholes. Manhole locations can be used for distribution equipment, splice points, and cable installation access points. 2, record 2, English, - duct%20bank
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
See figure in source Internet: <a href="http://www.indiana.edu/~utel/tech2.html" title="http://www.indiana.edu/~utel/tech2.html">http://www.indiana.edu/~utel/tech2.html</a>. 4, record 2, English, - duct%20bank
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Électrotechnique
- Techniques de transport de l'énergie
- Installations de télécommunications
- Installations électriques (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- massif de conduits
1, record 2, French, massif%20de%20conduits
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Masse de conduits de PVC enfouis et disposés en rangée verticale ou horizontale, séparés par des espaceurs plastiques attachés, bétonnés et parfois armés. Les massifs de conduits servent généralement au transport de câbles de télécommunication. 1, record 2, French, - massif%20de%20conduits
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electrotecnia
- Técnicas de transmisión de energía
- Instalaciones de telecomunicaciones
- Instalación eléctrica (Elementos de edificios)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- banco de ductos
1, record 2, Spanish, banco%20de%20ductos
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para arreglos de más de 6 ductos, recomendamos la utilización de nuestro fleje no metálico para facilitar el ensamble del banco de ductos fuera de la trinchera. Se recomienda la utilización de barras de retención. 1, record 2, Spanish, - banco%20de%20ductos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-08-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- distribution cable
1, record 3, English, distribution%20cable
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A portion of the cable distribution system used to provide service to subscribers exclusive of trunk and drop cables. 2, record 3, English, - distribution%20cable
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- câble de distribution
1, record 3, French, c%C3%A2ble%20de%20distribution
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Équipement du système de câble utilisé pour offrir le service aux abonnés, excluant les lignes principales et les branchements d'abonné. 2, record 3, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20de%20distribution
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Televisión (Radioelectricidad)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cable de distribución
1, record 3, Spanish, cable%20de%20distribuci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cable secundario en una red de distribución de una ciudad que tiene terminales desde los que los conductores o las derivaciones se dirigen a las instalaciones de los abonados. 1, record 3, Spanish, - cable%20de%20distribuci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Television (Radioelectricity)
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cable head-end
1, record 4, English, cable%20head%2Dend
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- head-end 2, record 4, English, head%2Dend
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Central hub of a cable distribution system, where television signals are received for onward transmission. 1, record 4, English, - cable%20head%2Dend
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tête de ligne
1, record 4, French, t%C3%AAte%20de%20ligne
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Noyau d'un système de télédistribution qui reçoit les signaux de télévision en vue de leur réémission. 2, record 4, French, - t%C3%AAte%20de%20ligne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-06-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Optical Telecommunications
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tree and branch architecture
1, record 5, English, tree%20and%20branch%20architecture
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The classic cable system architecture similar to that used for water and electricity systems. All signals originating from the head end are injected in one or more trunk or primary lines, that branch out into smaller lines called the distribution lines. Traditionally, cable systems have used coaxial cable, but coaxial cable is gradually being replaced by optical fibre, particularly on the main trunks. 1, record 5, English, - tree%20and%20branch%20architecture
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications optiques
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- architecture arborescente
1, record 5, French, architecture%20arborescente
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- architecture en arbre 1, record 5, French, architecture%20en%20arbre
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Structure standard d'un système de câble comparable à celle des réseaux d'eau et d'électricité. Tous les signaux produits à la tête de ligne sont injectés sur un ou plusieurs «troncs» ou lignes de transport primaires, qui se déploient en rameaux constituant les réseaux de distribution. Traditionnellement, les systèmes utilisaient le câble coaxial, mais celui-ci est graduellement remplacé par la fibre optique, surtout pour les lignes principales. 1, record 5, French, - architecture%20arborescente
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1991-04-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Television (Radioelectricity)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- assigned carrier frequency 1, record 6, English, assigned%20carrier%20frequency
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
any carrier frequency authorized by the Department(Communications) for distribution over a cable system. 1, record 6, English, - assigned%20carrier%20frequency
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Radioélectricité)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- fréquence porteuse assignée
1, record 6, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20porteuse%20assign%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-03-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mining Equipment and Tools
- Ore Extraction and Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- shuttle car
1, record 7, English, shuttle%20car
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vehicle on rubber tires or caterpillar treads and usually propelled by electric motors, electrical energy which is supplied by a diesel-driven generator, by storage batteries, or by a power distribution system through a portable cable. Its chief function is the transfer of raw materials, such as coal and ore, from loading machines in trackless areas of a mine to the main transportation system. 2, record 7, English, - shuttle%20car
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The introduction of shuttle cars in the United States originated the term trackless mining. 2, record 7, English, - shuttle%20car
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Exploitation minière)
- Extraction et transport du minerai
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- camion-navette
1, record 7, French, camion%2Dnavette
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Engin à traction électrique ou Diesel, utilisé dans les mines souterraines pour transporter le minerai sur de courtes distances entre une chargeuse et un point de déchargement. (Le camion-navette circule indifféremment en marche avant ou en marche arrière.) 2, record 7, French, - camion%2Dnavette
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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