IEEE 170-1964
IEEE Standard Definitions of Terms for Modulation Systems
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IEEE 170-1964 is a technical standard for definitions of terms used in modulation systems, helping align language across communication, networking and broadcast technologies. By establishing a common vocabulary for signal processing and related equipment, it supports clearer engineering communication, documentation, and specification work. For teams handling modulation methods, component descriptions, or system performance discussions, this standard can reduce ambiguity and improve consistency in design and technical review.
What is IEEE 170-1964?
IEEE 170-1964 sets out standard definitions for terminology associated with modulation systems. Its purpose is to bring precision to the way modulation-related concepts are named and interpreted, which is especially useful in technical documents and engineering references. In practice, IEEE 170-1964 helps readers and practitioners use the same terms when discussing signals, system behavior, and related circuit or device functions, reducing the risk of misunderstanding in formal communication.
Where is IEEE 170-1964 used?
This standard is most relevant in environments where modulation terminology must be consistent across specifications, manuals, and test documentation. It may be used by engineers working with communication equipment, broadcast signal chains, and signal-processing systems that rely on modulation concepts. It is also useful in procurement and technical evaluation settings where clear definitions help compare designs, verify requirements, and communicate expected performance across different components or subsystems.
Why is IEEE 170-1964 important?
Clear terminology is essential when discussing modulation systems, and IEEE 170-1964 helps provide that foundation. A shared set of definitions supports more reliable design control, smoother technical review, and better consistency in testing and compliance-related documentation. It can also lower the chance of errors caused by ambiguous language, which matters when specifying equipment behavior, comparing implementations, or coordinating work between different teams and suppliers.
- Definitions for modulation-system terminology
- Reference support for technical documentation
- Useful in communication and broadcast contexts
- Helps improve consistency in testing and review
- Supports clearer engineering specifications
- Publication Date: 1964
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies; Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Signal Processing and Analysis
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- This Version: 170 (1964)
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