pseudorandom number sequence

A Pseudorandom number sequence is a sequence of numbers that has been computed by some defined arithmetic process but is effectively a random number sequence for the purpose for which it is required. Although a pseudorandom number sequence in this sense often appears to lack any definite pattern, any pseudorandom number generator with a finite internal state will repeat after a very long sequence of numbers. This can be proved using the pigeonhole principle. See also: Pseudorandom number generator.

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power factor
power failure transfer
power law index profile
power margin
precision
preemphasis
preemphasis improvement
preemphasis network
preventive maintenance
primary channel
primary rate interface

primary station
primary time standard
principal clock
priority
priority level
private line
proceed to select
propagation constant
propagation path obstruction
proration
protected distribution system

protocol control information
protocol data unit
provisioning
pseudorandom noise
psophometer
psophometric voltage
public data transmission service
public land mobile network
pulsating direct current
pulse
pulse address multiple access

pulse amplitude
pulse code modulation
pulse duration
pulse link repeater
pumping
push to talk operation
push to type operation
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quadruply clad fiber
quality control
quasi analog signal