Glossary of Terms


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AWFM Automated Workforce Management
HTML5 Fifth generation of HyperText Markup Language
µsec Microsecond
µV microvolt(s)
µV/m microvolts per meter
1080p 1080p

A set of high definition (HDTV) video modes characterized by 1080 lines of vertical resolution and progressive scan (as opposed to interlace scan). Usually assumes a widescreen aspect ratio of 16:9, implying a resolution of 1,920 pixels wide by 1,080 pixels high.


10GE 10 gigabits per second
10GEPON 10 Gigabit Ethernet Passive Optical Network
16CIF Sixteen Times Common Intermediate Format
1DM One-way Delay Measurement
1xRTT Single Carrier Radio Transmission Technology
2d 2 dimensional
2G Second Generation (networks)
3D Three Dimensional
3D televisions (3D-TV)

Television sets that are capable of employing techniques of 3D (three dimensional) presentation. 3D-ready TVs are capable of 3D mode in conjunction with 3D programming and LCD shutter glasses that control which eye sees which image of 2 alternating images. Full 3D TV sets present a 3D viewing experience without glasses.


3DES Triple Data Encryption Standard
3DTV Three Dimensional Television

Television presented in 3 dimensions


3G Third Generation (networks)
3gp 3rd generation partnership
3GPP Third Generation Partnership Project
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