Description: Jitter sensitivity is the degree to which a network or application is affected by jitter, impacting service quality. Jitter refers to the variability in the arrival time of data packets over a network. In applications where synchronization is crucial, such as real-time communications, video streaming, or Voice over IP (VoIP), jitter sensitivity becomes a determining factor for user experience. High jitter sensitivity means that even small fluctuations in packet delivery time can result in noticeable degradation of service quality, manifesting as interruptions, delays, or loss of quality in audio and video. Conversely, low jitter sensitivity indicates that the application or network can tolerate variations in delivery time without significantly affecting user experience. Therefore, managing jitter is essential in the design of networks and applications, achieved through techniques such as buffering, traffic prioritization, and the use of congestion control protocols.
