TIA's Glossary of Telecommunication Terms

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end-of-transmission character (EOT)

A transmission control character used to indicate the conclusion of a transmission that may have included one or more texts and any associated message headings. Note: An EOT is often used to initiate other functions, such as releasing circuits, disconnecting terminals, or placing receive terminals in a standby condition.

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