VDict - Definition of frames

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1. networking A data link layer "packet" which contains the

header and trailer information required by the physical

medium. That is, network layer packets are encapsulated

to become frames.

See also datagram, encapsulation, packet, MaximumTransmission Unit.

2. programming (language implementation) See activationrecord.

3. hardware One complete scan of the active area of a

display screen. Each frame consists of a number N of

horizontal scan lines, each of which, on a computer display,

consists of a number M of pixels. N is the verticalresolution of the display and M is the horizontalresolution. The rate at which the displayed image is updated

is the refresh rate in frames per second.

(2000-10-07)

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