Data terminal equipment (DTE) is an end instrument that converts user information into signals or reconverts received signals. These can also be called tail circuits. A DTE device communicates with the data circuit-terminating equipment (DCE).

What are the function of DTE and DCE?

DTE is concerned with source or destination of data. DCE is concerned with communications aspect of data. It produces data and transfers them to a DCE, with essential control characters. It converts signals to a format appropriate to transmission medium and introduces it onto network line.

What is DTE example?

Its devices convert the signals to the transmission medium and introduce it onto the telecommunication or network line. 5. Computers, printers, FAX, and routers are some examples of DTE devices.