3Com ETHERLINK III LAN PC CARD User Manual page 78

4 G
LOSSARY
Transceiver
A hardware device that links a node to a baseband network
cable and functions as both a transmitter and a receiver.
Twisted-pair
Wiring similar to that found in the telephone system,
consisting of two insulated wires loosely twisted around each
other to help cancel out induced noise in balanced circuits.
Type I card
In the PC Card environment, a 3.3 mm thick card that is
typically used for memory cards.
Type I slot
In the PC Card environment, a slot that accepts a Type I card.
Type II card
In the PC Card environment, a 5.0 mm thick card that is often
used for modem/fax cards and network adapters.
Type II slot
In the PC Card environment, a slot that accepts a Type I or
Type II card.
Type III card
In the PC Card environment, a 10.5 mm thick card that is
typically used for hard disk drives.
Type III slot
In the PC Card environment, a slot that accepts a Type I, II, or
III card.