National Instruments PXI-8221 User Manual page 61

Glossary
BIOS
C
C
cache
CMOS
CompactPCI
D
DC
DIMM
DMA
DRAM
E
ECP
EDO
EEPROM
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Basic Input/Output System. BIOS functions are the fundamental level
of any PC or compatible computer. BIOS functions embody the basic
operations needed for successful use of the computer's hardware resources.
Celsius
Small portion of high-speed memory used for temporary storage of
frequently used data
Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor; a process used in making
chips
An adaptation of the PCI specification for industrial and/or embedded
applications that require a more robust mechanical form factor than desktop
PCI. CompactPCI provides a standard form factor for those applications
requiring the high performance of PCI as well as the small size and
ruggedness of a rack-mount system.
Direct Current
Dual In-line Memory Module
Direct Memory Access; a method by which data is transferred between
devices and internal memory without intervention of the central processing
unit
Dynamic RAM (Random Access Memory); storage that the computer must
refresh at frequent intervals
Extended Capabilities Parallel
Extended Data Out
Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
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