jam signal
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- A signal that carries a bit pattern sent by a data station to inform the other stations that they must not transmit. Note 1: In carrier-sense multiple access with collision detection (CSMA/CD) networks, the jam signal indicates that a collision has occurred. Note 2: In carrier-sense multiple access with collision avoidance (CSMA/CA) networks, the jam signal indicates that the sending station intends to transmit. Note 3: "Jam signal" should not be confused with "electronic jamming."
ATIS - Cite This Source - This Definition - backward channel, connection establishment, information-bearer channel, interactive data transaction, release node, request acknowledgment, request data transfer