
IPC | integrated peripheral |
| controller |
ips | inches per second |
IRQ | interrupt request |
K | kilo (1024) |
k | kilo (1000) |
KB | kilobyte |
kg | kilogram |
kHz | kilohertz |
lb | pound |
LED | |
LSB | |
LSI |
Mmega
mA milliamps
max maximum
MB megabyte
MDA | Monochrome Display Adapter |
MFM | modified frequency |
| modulation |
MHz | megahertz |
mmmillimeter
ms millisecond
MSB | |
NASC | National Authorized Service |
| Center |
NC | not connected |
NMI | |
ns | nanosecond |
NSRC | National Service Response |
| Center |
PAL | programmable array logic |
PC | personal computer |
PCB | printed circuit board |
PCI | Peripheral Component |
| Interconnect |
PDA | personal digital assistant |
PFP | plastic flat package |
PIO | parallel input/output |
pixel | picture element |
PLCC | plastic leaded chip carrier |
PLL | phase lock loop |
PPI | programmable peripheral |
| interface |
PROM | programmable ROM |
QFP | quad flat pack |
RAM | |
RAMDAC | RAM |
| converter |
RAS | row address strobe |
RGB | red green blue |
RGBI | red green blue intensity |
ROM | |
rpm | revolutions per minute |
R | read |
RTC | |
R/W | read/write |
S | slave |
SCSI | Small Computer System |
| Interface |
SG | signal ground |
SIMM | single inline memory module |
SPM | standard page mode |
SRS | Sound Retrieval System |
SVGA | Super Video Graphics Array |
SW | switch |
TAC | Technical Assistance Center |
TSC | Technical Support Center |
TTL | transistor/transistor logic |
tpi | tracks per inch |
USB | universal serial bus |
V | volt |
Vac | volts, alternating current |
Vdc | volts, direct current |
VESA | video electronics standards |
| association |
VFC | |
| connector |
VGA | Video Graphics Array |
VRAM | video RAM |
W | watt |