binary exponential backoff
An algorithm for dealing with contention in the use of a network. To transmit a 
packet the host sets a local parameter, L to 1 and transmits in one of the next 
L slots. If a collision occurs, it doubles L and repeats.
 
  
 
  
Nearby terms: 
							Binary Compatibility Standard « binary counter « 
							binary data « binary exponential backoff » 
							binary file » binary large object » binary package
 
							
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