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sprocket pulse |
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sprocket pulse [′spräk·ət ‚pəls] (computer science) A pulse generated by a magnetized spot which accompanies every character recorded on magnetic tape; this pulse is used during read operations to regulate the timing of the read circuits, and also to provide a count on the number of characters read from the tape. A pulse generated by the sprocket or driving hole in paper tape which serves as the timing pulse for reading or punching the paper tape. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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