Hdlc

/ˌeɪtʃˈdiːˈɛlˈsiː/ noun

Definition

Abbreviation for 'High-level Data Link Control,' a communication protocol used in data transmission networks to ensure reliable data exchange between devices.

Etymology

Acronym from technical jargon developed by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) in the 1970s for standardized data communication protocols.

Kelly Says

HDLC is one of those invisible technologies that made modern internet possible—every time data moves between networks, protocols like this handle the heavy lifting behind the scenes!

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