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What does SPDIF mean?

SPDIF means Sony/Philips Digital Interconnect Format

SPDIF is a default for passing a digital sound signal between different devices. You can compare it to a classic RCA plug, only SPDIF is digital (and fiber-based). The standard was developed in the years 80 by Sony and Philips as a transport standard for sound formats. The advent of the CD ensured that the desire arose to transmit as many signals as possible digitally. Almost all DVD players or AV receivers have an SPDIF connection. Read More

What does ISDN mean?

ISDN means Integrated Services Digital Network

ISDN is digital telephony, which allows multiple connections over one telephone line to be established. Before ASDL became commonplace, ISDN was a way to have high-speed internet and to be reachable by telephone as well. Because it is digital, normal analog devices no longer work, except when you purchase an ISDN power station.

What does DTS mean?

DTS means Digital Theatre Systems

DTS is high quality digital multichannel sound which is used in many cinemas. The sound is true to nature, the amount of information per second is much higher than the older Dolby Digital. DTS is used both professionally and for the consumer (stored on DVD or CD). DTS is a noise reduction system by reducing frequencies that are not perceptible to humans (DTS takes away less than Dolby Digital). The first film with DTS was Jurassic Park from 1993.

What does GSM mean?

GSM means Global System for Mobile communication

The abbreviation GSM is an international standard for the use of mobile networks. It originated in the years 80 of the last century when a European working group began drafting a standard. Previously, the abbreviation was: Groupe Special Mobile, but in 1993 there were more than 36 different GSM networks, and the abbreviation was adjusted. Read More

What does DVI mean?

DVI stands for Digital Visual interface and is designed as a monitor interface. Uncompressed video signals are forwarded by the cable to the monitor and transmit a full digital signal without any loss of data. A short time, DVI was present on DVD players and projectors, but these have been replaced by HDMI. For PC € ™ s, DVI still remains the most widely used digital video connection. This is because DVI has already supported higher resolutions and framerates that are necessary for computer monitors from the outset.