Pulse duration coding

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Pulse duration coding (in a transponder)

Alternative terms: Pulse length coding (in a transponder), Width coding (in a transponder)

A method of modifying the duration of the pulses emitted from the transponder in accordance with a pre-arranged code for identification purposes.

Reference: B.S. (modified)




Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)