P R E F A C E
The following abbreviations are used in the book:
AM  | active matrix  | 
DRAM  | dynamic random access memory  | 
FSTN  | film super twist nematic  | 
I/O  | input/output  | 
K  | 1024  | 
LCD | liquid crystal display  | 
mA  | milliampere  | 
MB  | megabyte  | 
Mbit  | megabit  | 
MHz  | megaherz  | 
mm  | millimeter  | 
ms  | millisecond  | 
∝s  | microsecond  | 
ns  | nanosecond  | 
RAM  | |
RMS  | root mean square  | 
SCC  | serial communication controller  | 
SCSI  | small computer system interface  | 
VRAM | video RAM  | 
V  | volts  | 
When unusual abbreviations appear in this developer note, the corresponding terms are also spelled out. Standard units of measure and other widely used abbreviations are not spelled out.
A distinction is made between boards and cards. Boards are a permanent part of the computer or expansion device. Cards may be inserted into the system and can be added or exchanged.
Other Reference Material
Related documentation includes:
■Macintosh Developer Notes, Number 2, Macintosh Duo System, APDA publication number R0457LL/A
■Guide to the Macintosh Family Hardware, second edition
■Designing Cards and Drivers for the Macintosh Family, third edition
■Inside Macintosh, Volumes I through VI
■Macintosh Classic II, Macintosh PowerBook Family, and Macintosh Quadra Family Developer Notes, APDA publication number R0I43LL/A.
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