Communications protocol

This article concerns communication between pairs of electronic devices. For the specific topic of computing protocols, see Protocol (computing). For protocols on two-way voice communications, see voice procedure. For the original and other meanings of the word protocol, see the disambiguation page for protocol.

Related Topics:
Protocol (computing) - Voice procedure - Protocol

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In the field of telecommunications, a communications protocol is the set of standard rules for data representation, signalling, authentication, and error detection required to send information over a communications channel. An example of a simple communications protocol adapted to voice communication is the case of a radio dispatcher talking to mobile stations. The communication protocols for digital computer network communication have many features intended to ensure reliable interchange of data over an imperfect communication channel.

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Telecommunications - Communications channel - Radio

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