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    Pulse Amplitude Modulation

    What Does Pulse Amplitude Modulation Mean?Pulse amplitude modulation (PAM) is one of several forms of single modulation in which data is transmitted through varying the amplitude of the pulses in regular timed sequence of electrical or electromagnetic pulses. In the case of analog pulse amplitude modulation signals, the number of...

    By: Margaret Rouse | Technology Specialist

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    Wideband Code Division Multiple Access

    What Does Wideband Code Division Multiple Access Mean?Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) is a third-generation (3G) standard that employs the direct-sequence code division multiple access (DS-CDMA) channel access method and the frequency-division duplexing (FDD) method to provide high-speed and high-capacity service. WCDMA is the most commonly used variant of...

    By: Margaret Rouse | Technology Specialist

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    Jailbreak

    What Does Jailbreak Mean?Jailbreak refers to the process of gaining root access to the iOS operating system that runs on Apple devices, including the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch. Jailbreaking frees the device from dependence on Apple as the exclusive source of applications, allowing users to install third-party apps unavailable...

    By: Margaret Rouse | Technology Specialist

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    1000Base-T

    What Does 1000Base-T Mean?1000Base-T is a type of gigabit Ethernet networking technology that uses copper cables as a medium. 1000Base-T uses four pairs of Category 5 unshielded twisted pair cables to achieve gigabit data rates. The standard is designated as IEEE 802.3ab and allows 1 Gbps data transfers for distances...

    By: Margaret Rouse | Technology Specialist