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Flag Sequence
  • A sequence of bits used in a bit-oriented link protocol, e. g. , ADCCP, SDLC, and HDLC, to delimit the beginning and end of a frame. Note: An 8-bit sequence is generally used as the flag sequence.
  • In data transmission, the sequence of bits employed to delimit the beginning and end of a frame. Note: In one standard data transmission system, the 8-bit sequence 01111110 is used as the flag sequence. See also abort, binary digit, data transmission, frame.