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- | Most people use baud to describe modem speeds in bits per second–but they are wrong. They may say a 9,600-bps modem transmits at 9,600 baud, but really | + | Baud in communications refers |
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The BC3 is an automatic block control system otherwise known as SuperBloc (QV). It controls the speed of a model train depending on the occupation of the block ahead. If the block ahead is occupied the train will slow to a creep speed and stop at a designated point. Otherwise the train will accelerate to a preset speed. Manual control is also allowed for. Kits for the [[: | The BC3 is an automatic block control system otherwise known as SuperBloc (QV). It controls the speed of a model train depending on the occupation of the block ahead. If the block ahead is occupied the train will slow to a creep speed and stop at a designated point. Otherwise the train will accelerate to a preset speed. Manual control is also allowed for. Kits for the [[: | ||
The BC3 kit is No38 Nos 39 and 40 are a test jig and a setting up kit. Kit instructions for 38 and 39 are available from MERG.\\ | The BC3 kit is No38 Nos 39 and 40 are a test jig and a setting up kit. Kit instructions for 38 and 39 are available from MERG.\\ | ||
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- | Bell Signals were used to convey information | + | Bell Signals are used as part of a block signaling protocol. |
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+ | The cadence of the Bell Signals were used to convey information. | ||
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+ | Though there are some universal bell signals, different railroads at different times have had their own signaling schemes. | ||
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===== BGA ===== | ===== BGA ===== | ||
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Within the context of the MERG Glossary <color blue> | Within the context of the MERG Glossary <color blue> | ||
- | * [[wp>wiki/Bipolar_junction_transistor|BJT or Bipolar junction transistor]] | + | * [[wp> |
- | * [[wp>wiki/Digital_Command_Control|DCC Track voltage]] | + | * [[wp> |
* [[glossary_t# | * [[glossary_t# | ||
- | The term is most commonly used for [[wp>wiki/Bipolar_disorder|Bipolar disorder]], aka manic depression, which is a mental disorder characterized by mood shifts. | + | The term is most commonly used for [[wp> |
===== Bistable ===== | ===== Bistable ===== | ||
A Bistable is a circuit with two stable conditions so that it can be switched between the one and the other and hold it indefinitely. | A Bistable is a circuit with two stable conditions so that it can be switched between the one and the other and hold it indefinitely. | ||
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+ | =====Bit===== | ||
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+ | The bit (a portmanteau of binary digit) is a basic unit of information used in computing and digital communications. A binary digit can have only one of two values, and may be physically represented with a two-state device. These state values are most commonly represented as either a 0 or 1. [[wp> | ||
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===== Bite ===== | ===== Bite ===== | ||
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- | Byte per second. In telecommunications and computing, bit rate (sometimes written bitrate or Rbit) is the number of bits that are conveyed or processed per unit of time. In digital multimedia, bit rate is the number of bits used per unit of time to represent a continuous medium such as audio or video. It is quantified using the bit per second (bit/s) unit or some derivative such as Mbit/ | + | Bits per second. In telecommunications and computing, bit rate (sometimes written bitrate or Rbit) is the number of bits that are conveyed or processed per unit of time. In digital multimedia, bit rate is the number of bits used per unit of time to represent a continuous medium such as audio or video. It is quantified using the bit per second (bit/s) unit or some derivative such as Mbit/ |
While often referred to as " | While often referred to as " | ||
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In analysis of an electric power network a " | In analysis of an electric power network a " | ||
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+ | =====Byte===== | ||
+ | The byte is a unit of digital information that most commonly consists of eight bits, representing a binary number. Historically, | ||
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