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Static DIO Register-Level Programmer Manual
Glossary
Symbol
Prefix
Value
n
nano
10
– 9
m
milli
10
– 3
k
kilo
10
3
M
mega
10
6
Symbols
+
Positive of, or plus
–
Negative of, or minus
A
ASIC
Application-Specific Integrated Circuit—a proprietary semiconductor
component designed and manufactured to perform a set of specific
functions for a specific application
C
CompactPCI
refers to the core specification defined by the PCI Industrial Computer
Manufacturer’s Group (PICMG)
D
DAQ
data acquisition—a system that uses the personal computer to collect,
measure, and generate electrical signals
DIO
digital input/output