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Kb
Kilobit(s). A measurement of data that equals 1024 bits. A measurement of
the capacity of memory integrated circuits. See also KB .
KB
Kilobyte(s). A measurement of data that equals 1,024 bytes . 1024 KB equals
1 MB .
kg
Kilogram(s). A measurement of mass that equals 1,000 grams.
kHz
Kilohertz. A measurement of frequency that equals 1,000 Hz .
L1 Cache
Level 1 cache. A small, very fast primary cache that is stored inside the
microprocessor . It is faster than the L2 cache .
L2 Cache
Level 2. A larger, slower secondary cache used with the L1 cache . In older
microprocessors , the L2 cache was usually external to the processor, contained
on chip(s) or an expansion card . On more recent processors the L2 cache is
typically integrated into the processor.
lb
Pound(s). A measurement of weight that equals 16 oz or 0.453592 kg .
LBA
Logical block addressing. A defining feature of EIDE that allows a computer
to address a hard drive larger than 528 MB , up to 8.4 GB in data storage
capacity. A logical block address is a 28- bit value that maps to a specific
cylinder-head-sector address on the drive.
LED
Light-emitting diode. An electronic component that lights up when a current
is passed through it.
LIF
Low insertion force. A type of socket or connector that allows a computer chip
to be installed or removed with minimal stress applied to either the chip or
its socket. See ZIF .