(1) See also
DSC.
(2) Digital
Cross-connect
System) A network switching and grooming device used by telecom carriers. See
digital cross-connect.
(3) (
Distributed
Control
System) A process control system that uses a network to interconnect sensors, controllers, operator terminals and actuators. Generally very large and costly systems, a DCS typically contains several computers for control and uses proprietary interconnections. Contrast with
PLC and
PAC. See
process control and
PAS.
(4) (
Distributed
Communications
System) A telephone system that puts small switches close to subscribers, making local loops shorter and maximizing the long lines to the central office.
(5) (
Desktop
Color
Separation) A graphics format for color separation that uses five Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) files, one for each of the CMYK colors, and one master file, which links the other four and contains a preview image.
(6) (
Declarative
Content
Standard) An HTML and JavaScript-based format for delivering content for interactive TV. See
ATV Forum.