Glossary
Absorption
Describes the process by which RF energy penetrates a material or substance and gets converted to heat. RF energy, of the appropriate frequency, will experience severe absorption when it encounters rain.
Adapter
A short, two-sided connector used to enjoin connectors from different families. It is primarily used to connect a cable (with a connector from one family) to a cable or component (with a connector from a different family).
Air interface
A general term describing any one of several techniques used to increase the signal carrying capacity of a wireless system. Examples include CDMA, TDMA, and FDMA.
Altimeter
A device that uses radar technology to determine an airplane’s altitude by reflecting an RF signal off the ground. ...
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