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Record 1 2004-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephone Wires and Cables
OBS

When separate intelligence paths are provided, the transmission system is said to be 4-wire. (FLESWI, 79: 3) Trunk circuits which connect with carrier or 4-wire transmission facilities shall be arranged for 4-wire transmission to avoid an intermediate 2-wire interface between 4-wire switch and trunk facilities. (USDAREA, 80: 10)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Câbles et fils téléphoniques
OBS

Se dit des techniques de transmission qui utilisent 2 fils pour transmettre du demandeur vers le demandé et 2 autres fils pour transmettre du demandé vers un demandeur. (TECHNI, E-2860. H.B.F.) Dans les liaisons utilisant un multiplexage la transmission s'effectue en 4 fils. (TECHNI, E-2870: 6)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cables e hilos telefónicos
DEF

[Se refiere a un] circuito de comunicaciones de cuatro vías que usa dos vías discretas para la transmisión.

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