Glossary¶
Definitions
Overview¶
This chapter defines important terms used throughout the REVA v4.0 handbook.
Carrier¶
Fundamental pulse frequency generated by Timer1.
Packet¶
A structured arrangement of carrier bursts and gaps.
Packet Category¶
A collection of packet families sharing similar mathematical relationships.
Packet Family¶
A particular member of a packet category.
Packet Executor¶
Firmware subsystem responsible for executing packet structures.
Harmonic Packet Engine¶
The complete system that organizes packet categories, packet families and timing structures.
Pulse Scale¶
Scaling factor applied to pulse counts.
Gap Scale¶
Scaling factor applied to gap durations.
Experiment¶
A waveform configuration defined by:
Carrier Frequency
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Packet Category
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Packet Family
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Pulse Scale
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Gap Scale
Deterministic Timing¶
Temporal behavior that remains independent of display activity and operator interaction.