DTE (Data Terminal Equipment)

From NENA Knowledge Base

DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) is the designation for RS-232 and EIA/TIA-574 serial terminal devices such as data terminals or PCs. Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) typically connects to Data Communications Equipment (DCE).

Relevant NENA Documents
Note: To find and download the document, copy the document number (like NENA-STA-010) from below and search the NENA Standards and Documents page.


  • NENA-STA-027, NENA E9-1-1 PSAP Equipment Standards
  • NENA-STA-028, NENA Recommended Generic Standards for E9-1-1 PSAP Intelligent Workstations