Technical Reference Guide
Table 1-1. Acronyms and Abbreviations Continued
Acronym/Abbreviation | Description |
in | inch |
INT | interrupt |
I/O | input/output |
IPL | initial program loader |
IrDA | Infrared Data Association |
IRQ | interrupt request |
ISA | industry standard architecture |
Kb / KB | kilobits / kilobytes (x 1024 bits / x 1024 bytes) |
Kb/s | kilobits per second |
kg | kilogram |
KHz | kilohertz |
kV | kilovolt |
lb | pound |
LAN | local area network |
LCD | liquid crystal display |
LED | |
LPC | Low pin count |
LSI | large scale integration |
LSb / LSB | least significant bit / least significant byte |
LUN | logical unit (SCSI) |
m | Meter |
MCH | Memory controller hub |
MCP | Media communication processor |
MMX | multimedia extensions |
MPEG | Motion Picture Experts Group |
ms | millisecond |
MSb / MSB | most significant bit / most significant byte |
mux | multiplex |
MVA | motion video acceleration |
MVW | motion video window |
n | variable parameter/value |
NIC | network interface card/controller |
NiMH | |
NMI | |
NRZI | |
ns | nanosecond |
NT | nested task flag |
NTSC | National Television Standards Committee |
NVRAM | |
OS | operating system |
PAL | 1. programmable array logic 2. phase alternating line |
PC | Personal computer |
PCA | Printed circuit assembly |
PCI | peripheral component interconnect |
PCM | pulse code modulation |
PCMCIA | Personal Computer Memory Card International Association |
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