Glossary
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embedded controller An intelligent CPU (controller) interface plugged directly into the PXI
backplane, giving it direct access to the PXI bus. It must have all of its
required PXI interface capabilities built in.
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
EMI Electromagnetic interference
EPP Enhanced Parallel Port
expansion ROM An onboard EEPROM that may contain device-specific initialization and
system boot functionality
F
FCC Federal Communications Commission
G
g1. Grams
2. A measure of acceleration equal to 9.8 m/s2
GPIB General Purpose Interface Bus (IEEE 488)
grms A measure of random vibration. The root mean square of acceleration
levels in a random vibration test profile.
H
Hz Hertz; cycles per second
I
I/O Input/output; the techniques, media, and devices used to achieve
communication between machines and users
IDE Integrated Drive Electronics; hard disk and built-in controller
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