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bit-oriented protocol

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bit-oriented protocol
A communications protocol that uses individual bits within the byte as control codes, such as IBM's SDLC. Contrast with byte-oriented protocol.
bit-oriented protocol [¦bit ‚ȯr·ē‚ent·əd ′prōd·ə‚kȯl]
(communications)
A communications protocol in which individual bits within a byte are used as control codes.


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The bit-oriented protocols are becoming more popular with the introduction of more-sophisticated commuications equipment to the industry.
For network emulation, operators can use a programming language developed by the Huntsville, Alabama firm to provide capabilities ranging from interactive terminal simulation to multi-level poll and response using character- or bit-oriented protocols.
 
 
 
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