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Glossary of Terms
Port — Logic circuit for receiving and transmitting data. (One or more ports may be
included within a single connector.)
Protocol — The rules for communication between devices, providing a means to control
the orderly flow of information between linked devices.
Read Cycle — A pre-defined period of time during which a reader will attempt to capture
symbol data.
RoHS (Reduction of Hazardous Substances) — A directive that restricts the use of lead,
mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated
diphenyl ether (PBDE) in the manufacture of certain types of electronic and electrical
equipment.
Signal — A transmission of analog or digital information, electrical current, voltage, or
another specific quantity, that can be varied in such a way that it conveys information from
one point to another.
Symbology — A symbol type, such as Code 39 or Code 128, with special rules to define
the widths and positions of bars (or 2D modules) and spaces to represent specific numeric
or alphanumeric information.
Trigger — A signal, transition, or character string that initiates a read cycle.
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) — A directive that requires manufacturers
of electrical and electronic equipment to take responsibility for the disposal of that equipment.
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