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dominant mode
In a waveguide that can support more than one propagation mode, the mode that propagates with the minimum degradation, i.e., the mode with the lowest cutoff frequency. Note: Designations for the dominant mode are TE10 for rectangular waveguides and TE11 for circular waveguides.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Telecommunications
- Category: General telecom
- Company: ATIS
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