A communication service provider (CSP) is a type of company that provides communication services. These services can include voice, data, and video services. CSPs can be either fixed-line or mobile. They can also be either public or private. What is a communication service provider in the Philippines? In the Philippines, a communication service provider (CSP) … Read more
Voice dial is a feature found on many cell phones and other mobile devices that allows the user to place a call by speaking the name of the person they want to call. The voice dial feature is usually activated by pressing a button on the phone or by saying a special word or phrase. … Read more
Analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) is the process of converting an analog signal, such as a sound wave, into a digital signal, such as a stream of numbers. ADCs are used in a variety of devices, including digital cameras, cell phones, and computers. ADCs work by sampling the analog signal at regular intervals and converting the samples … Read more
Slow-scan television (SSTV) is a method of displaying images using a slow scanning rate. This is in contrast to regular television, which uses a much higher scanning rate. SSTV is used for transmission of static images, usually of people or artwork, over amateur radio. SSTV systems were first developed in the late 1950s, and were … Read more
Progressive download is a type of streaming media where the user can start to watch the content before it is completely downloaded. This is in contrast to traditional streaming media, where the user must wait for the entire file to be downloaded before playback can begin. Progressive download is sometimes also called “pseudo-streaming”. What is … Read more
Interconnection is the process of connecting two or more communication networks or devices. The purpose of interconnection is usually to allow communication between users on different networks or devices. Interconnection can be achieved by using either physical or logical means. What does interconnect mean in networking? In telecommunications, an interconnect is a connection between two … Read more
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in 2006 to provide launch services for the US government. ULA launches more than half of all US government satellites, and is the provider of choice for launching classified government missions. ULA is also … Read more
The decibel (dB) is a logarithmic unit used to express the ratio of two values of a physical quantity. In this case, the reference level is the value of the physical quantity that is being measured. The dB scale is a way of representing the ratio of two values on a logarithmic scale. The dB … Read more
Kari’s Law is a federal law in the United States that requires multi-line telephone systems to have a default configuration that allows direct dialing of 911 without having to first dial an access code, prefix, or other similar sequence of numbers or characters. The law is named after Kari Hunt, who was killed in 2013 … Read more
The decibel relative to carrier (dBc) is a unit used to measure the strength of a signal relative to the carrier wave. It is often used in the context of radiofrequency (RF) signals, where the carrier wave is the carrier frequency. The dBc is a logarithmic scale, so a signal that is 10 dBc is … Read more
