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C

C

Celsius.

cache

Small portion of high-speed memory used for temporary storage of
frequently used data.

CMOS

Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor—A process used in making
chips.

CompactPCI Express

An adaptation of the PCI specification for industrial and/or embedded
applications that require a more robust mechanical form factor than desktop
PCI. CompactPCI Express provides a standard form factor for those
applications requiring the high performance of PCI as well as the small size
and ruggedness of a rack-mount system.

D

DC

Direct Current.

DDR

Double Data Rate.

DMA

Direct Memory Access—A method by which data is transferred between
devices and internal memory without intervention of the central processing
unit.

DVI

The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video connector designed to
maximize the visual quality of digital display devices such as flat panel
LCD computer displays and digital projectors. It was developed by an
industry consortium, the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG).

E

ECP

Extended Capabilities Parallel.

EEPROM

Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory.

EMC

Electromagnetic Compatibility.

EMI

Electromagnetic interference.