Defined term
Bit Error Rate
Bit Error Rate: Ratio between the number of bits incorrectly received and the total number of bits transmitted through a communications channel.
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Definition
Ratio between the number of bits incorrectly received and the total number of bits transmitted through a communications channel. Also applies to storage.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Ratio between the number of bits incorrectly received and the total number of bits transmitted in a telecommunications system. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
- Definition 3
The number of errors encountered divided by the number of bits processed, which is one measure of system accuracy. FLA. VSS APPENDIX.
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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