Appendix D. Glossary
intentional (B8ZS) are counted as errors. Could also be the presence of two con- secutive 1 bits of the same polarity on the
bridge
A data communications device that connects two or more networks and for- wards packets between them.
byte
Generally, an
carrier
The provider of the telecommunication services to the customer site. Carriers can be local telephone companies, regional telephone companies, or any inter- exchange carrier such as AT&T, Sprint, or MCI.
An overhead bit in the DS3 string not used for framing, parity, or alarm indica- tion.
CCITT
Consultive Committee for International Telephony and Telegraphy. A standards organization that devises and proposes recommendations for international com- munications. See also ANSI.
CD
carrier detect. A signal generated by a modem or DSU/CSU indicating the pres- ence of a carrier signal on a communications link.
channel
A transmission path between two or more termination points; also called a cir- cuit, facility, line, link, or path.
channel bank
Equipment in a telephone central office or customer premises that performs
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