Glossary

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ATS

Abstract Test Suite: A set of abstract test cases for testing a particular protocol. An "executable" test suite may be derived from an abstract test suite.

Attenuation

The process of the reduction of the power of a signal as it passes through most media. Usually proportional to distance, attenuation is sometimes the factor that limits the distance a signal may be transmitted through a media before it can no longer be received.

AUSTEL

Australian Telecommunications Authority: This organization is responsible for regulating telecommunications and radio communications, including promoting industry self-regulation and managing the rediofrequency spectrum. It also has

significant consumer protection responsibilities.1

Autonomous

Not subject to the rule or authority of another.

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BBC

Broadband Bearer Capability: A bearer class field that is part of the initial address message.

BCD

Binary Coded Decimal: A form of coding of each octet within a cell where each bit has one of two allowable states, 1 or 0.

BCI

Broadcast Channel Identifier.

BCOB

Broadband Connection Oriented Bearer: Information in the SETUP message that indicates the type of service requested by the calling user.

1.ACA Home Page. 7 January 2000 http://www.aca.gov.au/authority/aca.htm

Centillion 1200N ATM Switch User Manual

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NTP 297-8103-903

 

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