Glossary

AD converter An analog-to-digital converter (ADC) is used to sample an analog signal and convert the sampled value to a digital value. It is typically used to help represent an analogue signal to a computer.

avionics It is the on-board electronics used to help pilot an aircraft. Important components of an avionic system include communications subsystem, navigation subsystem, autopilot subsystem and electronic flight management subsystem.

base station A base station consists of a Base Station Controller (BSC) and a Base Transceiver Station (BTS). The BSC controls the radio signals of a cell site, and performs functions such as frequency assignment and hand-off. A BTS consists of an antenna and other radio equipment used for providing ...

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