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FEC

FEC

8.2
Extra data added to a signal so receivers can find and fix errors
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : codificación de corrección de errores
  • Modern satellite links often rely on FEC to maintain data integrity over long distances.

Examples

  • Without FEC, the video stream would suffer from frequent interruptions due to errors.

  • The engineers implemented FEC to improve the reliability of the communication system.

  • The FEC is crucial for reliable data transmission.

  • We use FECs to enhance signal integrity.

  • The engineers implemented FEC to improve the reliability of the communication system.

  • Modern satellite links often rely on FEC to maintain data integrity over long distances.

  • Without FEC, the video stream would suffer from frequent interruptions due to errors.

Synonyms

ECC
vsFEC
  • Specialized
1 6.6

A system that finds and fixes errors in computer data using extra bits

is about adding extra data to a signal for correcting transmission errors
error correction code
vsFEC
  • Specialized
4.3

A way of adding extra information to data so small errors can be found and fixed

is limited to adding extra data to a signal during transmission

Surface Forms

FEC singular
FECs plural

Etymology

The word FEC stands for Forward Error Correction, which means extra 'data' is sent with a message so the receiver can find and fix errors, and that is why it makes communication more reliable.