National Instruments PCI-8361 User Manual page 116

Glossary
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B
BIOS
bus
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C
cabled pair
cabled PCI Express
connector
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CompactPCI
CSA
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Byte—Eight related bits of data, an 8-bit binary number. Also used to
denote the amount of memory required to store one byte of data.
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.
The group of conductors that interconnect individual circuitry in a
computer. Typically, a bus is the expansion vehicle to which I/O or
other devices are connected. Examples of buses include the ISA bus,
PCI bus, PXI bus, VXI bus, and VME bus.
Celsius.
Two MXI-Express x1 boards that are connected with a single cable.
The cabled PCI Express connector provides all necessary signals to
connect the MXI-Express x1 family of products. These signals include
the PCI Express transmit and receive pair, the system clock, and a
presence detect signal.
Code of Federal Regulations.
Centimeters.
An adaptation of the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
Specification 2.1 or later for industrial and/or embedded applications
requiring a more robust mechanical form factor than desktop PCI. It
uses industry standard mechanical components and high-performance
connector technologies to provide an optimized system intended for
rugged applications. It is electrically compatible with the
PCI Specification, which enables low-cost PCI components to be
utilized in a mechanical form factor suited for rugged environments.
Canadian Standards Association.