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6527 Register-Level Programmer Manual
Glossary
Prefix
Meaning
Value
n-
nano-
10
–9
m-
milli-
10
–3
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
DIG+
positive data terminal
DIG–
negative data terminal
DIO
digital input/output