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<b>1.</b> A [[signal]] that prepares a device to receive [[data]] or to perform a function. <i>Contrast with</i> <b>[[A-condition]]. 2.</b> In [[start-stop transmission]], a signal at the beginning of a [[character (computing)|character]] that prepares the receiving device for the reception of the [[code]] elements. |
<b>1.</b> A [[signal]] that prepares a device to receive [[data]] or to perform a function. <i>Contrast with</i> <b>[[A-condition]]. 2.</b> In [[start-stop transmission]], a signal at the beginning of a [[character (computing)|character]] that prepares the receiving device for the reception of the [[code]] elements. |
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<i>Note:</i> A start signal is limited to one [[signal element]] usually having the duration of a [[unit interval]]. |
<i>Note:</i> A start signal is limited to one [[signal element]] usually having the duration of a [[Unit interval (data transmission)|unit interval]]. |
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'''Source:''' from [[Federal Standard 1037C]] and from [[MIL-STD-188]] |
'''Source:''' from [[Federal Standard 1037C]] and from [[MIL-STD-188]] |
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Revision as of 13:22, 20 June 2005
In telecommunication, the term start signal has the following meanings:
1. A signal that prepares a device to receive data or to perform a function. Contrast with A-condition. 2. In start-stop transmission, a signal at the beginning of a character that prepares the receiving device for the reception of the code elements.
Note: A start signal is limited to one signal element usually having the duration of a unit interval.
Source: from Federal Standard 1037C and from MIL-STD-188