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Glossary
Symbol Prefix Value
nnano10
–9
μmicro 10–6
m milli 10–3
k kilo 103
Mmega10
6
Ggiga10
9
Ttera10
12

Symbols

° Degrees.
ΩOhms.
% Percent.

A

A Amperes.
AC Alternating Current.

B

B Bytes.
backplane An assembly, typically a printed circuit board, with connectors and signal
paths that bus the connector pins.
BIOS 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.