Bit-synchronous operation
Digital communication using a clock‑synchronized bit stream
Bit-synchronous operation is a type of digital communication in which the data circuit-terminating equipment (DCE), data terminal equipment (DTE), and transmitting circuits are all operated in bit synchronism with a clock signal.
In bit-synchronous operation, clock timing is usually delivered at twice the modulation rate, and one bit is transmitted or received during each clock cycle.
Bit-synchronous operation is sometimes erroneously referred to as digital synchronization.
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This article incorporates public domain material from Bit synchronous operation. General Services Administration. (Federal Standard 1037C in support of MIL-STD-188).
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