- carrier detect
- The wire in an RS-232C cable that holds the information as to whether the modem senses a carrier. Also called CD.
Dictionary of telecommunications. Д.С.Иносов. 2000.
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Data Carrier Detect — Abbreviated DCD. A hardware signal defined by the RS 232 C standard that indicates that the device, usually a modem, is online and ready for transmission … Dictionary of networking
