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File No. TP-09
Order No. GA27-3004-2




Systems Reference Library




General Information -Binary
Synchronous Communications

This publication describes the Binary Synchronous Communications
(BSC) procedures in general terms. The major topics covered are:
BSC concepts (including transmission codes and data-link operation),
message formats, additional data-link capabilities, and planning con-
siderations. The reader should have a general understanding of
basic data processing principles.
A comprehensive listing of all related publications and their abstracts
is provided in the IBM SRL Bibliography Supplement-Teleprocessing,
GA24-3089.
Preface Abbreviations


This publication is intended as a general introduction to ACK positive acknowledgment
binary synchronous communications (BSC) procedures. BCC block-check character
BSC binary synchronous communications
It describes the capabilities and flexibility inherent in
CRC cyclic redundancy checking
BSC, including available options. EBCDIC Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange
This publication discusses BSC in seven main sections, Code
which include: EOT end of transmission
LRC longitudinal redundancy checking