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Television
Any device used to transmit and recieve moving images, usually accompanied by sound.
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low noise converter (LNC)
Consumer electronics; Television
The receiving antenna of a parabolic satellite dish commonly used for satellite TV reception. It functions equivalently to the dipole antenna used for most other TV reception purposes, although it is ...
low noise block converter (LNB)
Consumer electronics; Television
The receiving antenna of a parabolic satellite dish commonly used for satellite TV reception. It functions equivalently to the dipole antenna used for most other TV reception purposes, although it is ...
low noise amplifier (LNA)
Consumer electronics; Television
An electronic amplifier used to amplify very weak signals such as those captured by a TV antenna. It is usually located very close to the detection device to reduce losses in the feedline.
line-of-sight
Consumer electronics; Television
An unobstructed path through open space intended for transmit/receive stations such as point-to-point microwave, satellite-to-earth transmissions, and optical laser links.
line extender
Consumer electronics; Television
An amplifier used in the distribution system of cable broadband to extend the reach of the signal.
liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS)
Consumer electronics; Television
A form of liquid crystal display panel that uses micro projection technology to display video image. It is a reflective technology similar to DLP projectors; however, it uses liquid crystals instead ...
leakage
Consumer electronics; Television
Undesired signal emissions from a cable broadband system (often from cable cracks or poor connections) into the air.
