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• OEM/OPM — Original Equipment Manufacturer/ ORIGINAL PARTS MANUFACTURER
• COMPUTER — Common Operating Machine Particularly Used For Trade Education And Research
• PR — Press and Release
• POD — Pool Of Devices
• PPS — Parabolic Projection System
• PPIC — ProLiant Power Interface Control (HP)
• PPMIS — Private Plantation Management Information System
• PPC — Power Processing Chip
• POTV — Pressure Operated Tester Valve
• POMP — Peace-Of-Mind Port
• POSI — POSItive
• QC OK — Quality Control OK!
• CSMA/CA — Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance
• KANO — An inexpensive computer kit (Not an acronym)
• BEAST — Belgium Economic Accounting and Surveillance Terminal
• OEM — Original Equipment Manufacturer (usually in reference to car parts)
• LRU — Line Replaceable Unit
• PII — Pentium II microprocessor
• ROM — Read-Only Memory
• WAN1 — Primary external Wide Area Network access port
• PMS — Processor-Memory-Switch
• FCBGA — Flip Chip Ball Grid Array
• ATM — Automatic Teller Machine
• PMC — PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) Mezzanine Card
• PL — Port Link
• PIT — Point In Time copies
• PICC — Programmable Interface Controller Chip
• PIV — Pentium IV Microprocessor
• PIP — Presence Information Panel
• PIR — Processor Information ROM (Read-Only Memory)
• PID — Packet Identifier Digital
• PILS — Plug-in and Interface Loading System
• PII — Permanent Interface Identifier
• PIL — Purple Indicating Light
• PM — Peg Material
• PIII — Pentium III Microprocessor
• PLC — Programmable Linear Controller
• PICS — Platform for Internet Content System
• PHIB — PCI (Peripheral Component Interface)/ Hub Interface Bridge
• CPU — Central Processing Unit
• CASIO — Named for "Kashio," or Tadao Kashio, founder of Casio Computer Company Limited.
• PILR — Pin Interconnect LayeR
• PIHB — Payload Internet Hub Bridge
• XMMS — X MultiMedia System
• VDU — Visual Display Unit
• DA-15 — 15-pin D-SUB (series D subminiature) connector
• AC — Alternating Current
• XM3 — Roof-Mount XM Satellite Antenna
• N64 — Nintendo 64
• RPM — Revolutions Per Minute, (Rotations Per Minute)

• CSMA/CD — Carrier sense multiple access / collision detection
• LCD — Liquid Crystal Display
• ECR — Engineering Change Request
• XN 125 — XaviaN 125-watt Loudspeaker
• XKB — X KeyBoard
• SRAM — Static Random Access Memory (ess-ram)
• CRT — Cathode Ray Tube (type of TV)
• FET — Field Effect Transistor
• CTRL — Control
• CMOS — Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor
• XGS ME — XGameStation Micro Edition
• BMC — Baseboard Management Controller
• VPN — Virtual Private Network (ATM)
• BADCI — Bionically Automated Digital and Computerized intellect
• BHA — Bottom Hole Assembly
• PCB — printed circuit board
• P4-M — Pentium IV (laptop version)
• PDA — Personal Digital Assistant
• CD — Compact Disc
• ICSS — Integrated Control and Safety System
• ISDN — Integrated Services Digital Network
• RAM — random-access memory
• AGC — Automatic Gain Control
• HARDW — Hardware
• HACCP — Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
• DES — Data Encryption Standard
• IETF — Internet Engineering Task Force
• SAT — Site Acceptance Test
• MTTR — Mean Time To Repair
• CGI — Common Gateway Interface
• ECN — Engineering Change Notice
• AVR — Automatic Voltage Regulator (electricity)
• ACM — Association for Computing Machinery
• DRAM — Dynamic Random Access Memory (dee-ram) (computing)
• RPM — Resale Price Maintenance. The UK Net Book Agreement, as was. Means by which retail prices are controlled by primary suppliers. (Alternatively, Revolutions Per Minute, as in engine speed and 78, 33 and 45 records. In years to come how many people will know
• PC — Personal computer (host)
• LUN — Logical Unit Number
• PNP — Plug aNd Play
• MHZ — Megahertz (Megacycles Per Second)
• DSL — Digital Subscriber Line
• 2PDT — Two-Pole Double-Throw
• OSSD — Output Signal Switching Device
• WAN — Wide Area Network
• UI — User Interface
• MSS — Maximum Segment Size (TCP/IP)
• OTA — Operational Transconductance Amplifier
• APU — Auxiliary Power Unit
• CDR — Compact Disc Recordable
• MMIC — Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuit
• RAID — Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks

• CHS — Computer Hardware Servicing
• ENIAC — Electronic Numerical Integrator And Computer
• LLD — Low Level Design
• AGP — Accelerated Graphics Port
• SCSI — Small Computer System Interface
• TTL — Transistor-Transistor Logic
• DRP — Direct Repair Provider
• DP — Display Picture
• MOS — Maintenance Override Switch
• BRI — Basic Rate Interface
• PSTN — Public Switched Telephone Network
• DPPM — Defective Parts Per Million
• RISC — Reduced Instruction Set Computer
• AWG — American Wire Gauge
• HNAT — Host Network Address Translation
• SOA — Service-Oriented Architecture
• DC — Disconnected
• HW — Hardware
• OCR — Optical Character Reader
• LKG — Last Known Good
• ABR — Available Bit Rate
• NIC — Network Interface Card
• ACD — Automatic Call Distributor
• MCS — Matched Component System
• MICR — Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
• USB — Universal Serial Bus
• DTE — Data Terminal Equipment
• EISA — Extended Industry Standard Architecture
• IC — Integrated Circuit
• EMP — Electromagnetic Pulse
• RFI — Radio Frequency Interference
• CU — Control Unit
• IDE — Integrated Drive Electronics
• SW — Switch
• IBT — InterBus Transformer
• ESD — Electrostatic Discharge
• NCO — Numerically Controlled Oscillator
• SNR — Signal-to-Noise Ratio
• ACPI — Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
• PVC — Permanent Virtual Circuit (ATM)
• DVD — Digital Versatile Disc
• FACP — Fire Alarm Control Panel
• CT — Current Transformer
• CMYK — Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black
• PABX — private automatic branch exchange (telephone)
• DCS — Distributed Control System
• DMR — Device Master Record
• MIPS — Microprocessor without Interlocked Pipeline Stages
• DMA — direct memory access (computer term)
• COTS — Commercial Off the Shelf Software

• PHD — Permanent Head Damage
• GUID — Globally Unique Identifier
• BCD — Binary-Coded Decimal
• MBPS — Megabits per second
• HD — High Density
• FDDI — Fiber Distributed Data Interface
• FTTB — Fiber To The Building
• SPAWAR — The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), based in San Diego, is an echelon II organization within the United States Navy and Navy's technical authority and acquisition command for C4ISR (
• GB — Gigabyte
• PLCC — Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier (electronics)
• HP — Hewlett Packard's
• EMC — Electromagnetic Compatibility
• AT — Advanced Technology
• GMII — Gigabit Media Independent Interface
• EGA — Enhanced Graphics Adapter
• MAMS — Multimedia Asset Management System
• TFT — Thin Film Transistor
• HP — Horrible Products
• BITE — Built-In Test Equipment
• MDA — Monochrome Display Adapter
• OOO — Out Of Order
• IOD — Integrated Optical Density
• EPROM — Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
• XDSS — Extreme Dynamic Sound System
• DPI — Dots per inch.
• IED — Improvised Explosive Device
• PMU — Power Management Unit
• GPIO — General Purpose Input/Output
• NO — Normally Open
• PMPO — Peak Music Power Output
• MSI — Medium-Scale Integration
• PCMCIA — Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
• TMDE — Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment
• DSU — Data Service Unit
• AS — Autonomous System
• LO — Local Oscillator
• CDU — Control Display Unit
• L — Left
• RPMB — Replay Protected Memory Block
• FTMR — Functional Triple Modular Redundancy
• DASD — Direct Access Storage Device
• RFT — Repeat Formation Tester
• CL — Closed Loop
• OVLO — Overvoltage-Lockout
• TFS — Team Foundation Server
• FPU — Floating Point Unit
• MBPS — Megabytes Per Second
• PC — Printed Circuit (Card)
• SFF — Small-Form-Factor
• AU — Audio Unit

• FSB — Front-Side Bus
• APM — Advanced Power Management
• USART — Universal Synchronous/Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
• TB — Terabyte
• FPS — Frames per second.
• IEEE-SA — Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers - Standards Association
• TCP — Tape Carrier Package
• POTS — Plain Old Telephone Service (FCW)
• ISA — Industry Standard Architecture
• MCBF — Mean cycles between failures
• BTL — Bridge-Tied Load
• CISC — Complex Instruction Set Computer
• CAM — Camera
• PGA — Pin Grid Array
• HSS — Home Subscriber Server
• BOS — Big Orange Switch
• HCL — Hardware Compatibility List
• PEM — Proton Exchange Membrane
• IPV4 — Internet Protocol Version 4
• EDR — Event Data Recorder
• VSWR — Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
• IGBT — Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor
• DCI — Display Control Interface
• EMS — Expanded Memory Specification
• ASIC — Application Specific Integrated Circuit
• MTBF — Mean Time Between Failures
• VM — Virtual Machine
• ADF — automatic document feeder
• TTFF — Time To First Fix
• RDRAM — RAMBUS Dynamic Random Access Memory
• UNIVAC — Universal Automatic Computer
• VHS — Video Home System
• CTS — Clear To Send
• EIRP — Effective Isotropic Radiated Power
• PDC — Primary Domain Controller
• CF — Compact Flash
• DSLAM — Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (Module)
• EPON — Ethernet Passive Optical Network
• COAX — Coaxial
• HD — Hard Disk
• DMX — De-MultipleXer
• ICE — In-Circuit Emulator
• HMDE — Hanging Mercury Drop Electrode (in Electrochemistry)
• CSD — Constant Speed Drive
• MS — Memory Stick
• HID — high intensity discharge (electricity)
• SSD — Solid State Drive
• I — Iodine
• MFLOPS — Million Floating-Point Operations Per Second
• GTL — Gunning Transceiver Logic

• MMC — Maximum Material Condition
• IDS — Intrusion Detection System
• DTC — Diagnostic Trouble Codes
• VSAT — Very Small Aperture Terminal (satellite service)
• PSS — Power System Stabilizer
• NLDM — Non-Linear Delay Model
• XT — Extended Technology
• MCDST — Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician
• SATA — Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
• RJ — Registered Jack
• SDU — Service Data Unit (ATM)
• NCQ — Native Command Queuing
• IDCY — Idle Cycle
• I — Independent
• RTA — Real Time Analyzer
• GNDD — Digital Ground pin
• RIMM — RAMBUS In-Line Memory Module
• DAT — Digital Audio Tape
• MOSFET — Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor
• FPM — Fast Page Mode (DRAM)
• VLSI — Very-Large-Scale Integration
• PIO — Programmed Input/Output
• PLA — Programmable Logic Array
• CBR — Constant Bit Rate
• EDHR — Electronic Device History Record
• AO — Analog Output
• ANDVT — Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal
• MOBO — Motherboard
• KBPS — kilobits per second
• IPV6 — Internet Protocol Version 6
• DCP — Data Collection Platform
• APB — Advanced Peripheral Bus
• DDR — Double Data Rate
• RCD — Residual Current Device
• MSB — Most Significant Bit
• UTP — unshielded twisted pair
• IEEE — Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• ANR — Active Noise Reduction
• SLI — Scalable Link Interface
• MFD — Multi-Function Display
• SPI — Serial Peripheral Interface
• MEM — Memory
• DDC — Direct Digital Control
• PL — Power Level
• MUSIC — MUltiple SIgnal Classification
• MIDI — Musical Instrument Digital Interface
• WSPM — Wafer Starts Per Month
• IVRS — Interactive Voice Response System
• FDD — Floppy Disk Drive
• DDST — Double Disk Synergy Test

• HDD — Hard Disk Drive
• DID — Digital Information Display
• GDI — Graphics Device Interface
• LVD — Low Voltage Differential
• CMM — Color Management Module
• IPOS — Input Process Output Storage
• COMDEX — Computer Dealers Exposition
• ATX — Advanced Technology Extended [Intel]
• PIC — Peripheral Interface Controller
• OC — Overclock (Over Clock)
• MCM — Multi-Chip Module
• EQPT — Equipment
• LSI — Large Scale Integration -> VLSI
• CI — Common Interface
• LRC — Longitudinal Redundancy Check
• VCO — Voltage Controlled Oscillator (Oscillation)
• HSB — Hue, Saturation, Brightness
• FDC — Floppy Disk Controller
• HBA — Host Bus Adapter
• IPMI — Intelligent Platform Management Interface
• VCR — video cassette recorder/player
• EOS — Electrical Overstress
• SODIMM — Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module
• HO2S — Heated Oxygen Sensor
• STM — Synchronous Transport Module
• HTM — Hierarchical Temporal Memory
• WIMAX — Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, Inc.
• U — Integrated circuit (circuit diagram marking)
• SAS — Serial-Attached SCSI
• ISIS — Image and Scanner Interface Specification
• PDT — Portable Data Terminal
• SAT NAV — Satellite navigation
• PIC — Programmable Interrupt Controller
• UART — Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
• EDL — Electronic Differential Lock
• ASYNC — Asynchronous
• VESA — Video Electronics Standards Association
• ODM — Original Design Manufacturer
• NAS — Network-Attached Storage
• FB-DIMM — Fully-Buffered Dual In-line Memory Module
• LG — Light Guide
• DIMM — Dual In-line Memory Module (computing)
• NTE — Network Termination Equipment
• FLA — Full Load Amperes
• VDU — Video Display Unit
• RAM — Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability
• VCC — Voltage Collector-to-Collector (transistors)
• FT — Fault Tolerant
• EMTA — Embedded Multimedia Terminal Adapter
• DAE — Disk Array Enclosure

• MOUSE — Manually Operated User Selection Equipment
• AP — Application Processor
• DLCI — data link connection identifier
• FCPGA — Flip Chip Pin Grid Array
• JFET — junction field effect transistor
• COMPASS — COMPuter ASSurance Conference
• WAN2 — Secondary external Wide Area Network access port
• SIM — Subscriber Identity Module
• DAS — Data Acquisition System
• EDO — Extended Data Output
• SMA — SubMiniature version A
• EPLD — Erasable Programmable Logic Device
• DDR RAM — Double Data-Rate Random-Access Memory
• CPLD — Complex Programmable Logic Device
• EIDE — Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics
• PFC — Power Factor Correction/Correcting
• BDD — Business Desktop Deployment
• CYL — Cylinder
• HFC — Hybrid Fiber Coaxial
• VOP — Video Object Plane
• RET — Resolution Enhancement Technology
• HS — High Speed
• DIP — Dual In-line Package (electronics)
• PNPN — Positive-Negative-Positive-Negative
• PND — Personal Navigation Device
• EDSAC — Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator
• QID — Quad Information Display
• CSU — Channel Service Unit
• SECC — Single Edge Contact Connector
• MCSA — Motor Current Signature Analysis
• CGA — Color Graphics Adapter
• IHS — Integrated Heat Spreader
• FRAM — Ferroelectric Random-Access Memory
• SIMM — Single In-line Memory Module
• BINAC — Binary Automatic Computer, Nachfolger des ENIAC
• MTP — Multiple Time Programmable
• BTX — Balanced Technology Extended
• LD — Laser Disc
• ABC — Automatic Brightness Control
• SDRAM — Synchronous dynamic random access memory
• PNP — Positive-Negative-Positive
• VT — Video Terminal
• HDMI — High Definition Multimedia Interface
• EDG — Electronic Dot Generation
• DLP — Digital Light Processing
• SPARC — Scalable Processor Architecture Reduced Instruction Set Computer
• CPE — Customer Premise Equipment
• DFM — Device Fault Manager
• PDB — Palm Data Base
• I — Isoleucine

• RPO — Recovery Point Objective
• MFM — Modified Frequency Modulation
• A-D — Analog to Digital
• IA — Intel Architecture
• PTT — Push to Talk Technology
• EPP — Enhanced Parallel Port (PC)
• PTT — Push to Talk Testing
• CGI — Computer Graphics Interface
• DSR — Data Set Ready
• LI-ION — Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
• RTL — Register Transfer Language
• DVI — Digital Video Interactive
• PTT — Push to Talk Taster
• MSCQ — Maximum Storage Capacity Quantity
• ISCSI — Internet Small Computer System Interface
• RDI — Raw Data Interface
• MHP — Multimedia Home Platform
• CD-R — Compact Disc-Recordable
• TCAM — Ternary Content Addressable Memory
• RC — Resistor-Capacitor
• EDFA — Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifier
• SIPP — Stable Image Platform Program
• I — Injection
• STP — Secret Tweaker Pad
• SDDS — Sony Dynamic Digital Sound
• PMR — Perpendicular Magnetic Recording
• TBPS — Terabits Per Second
• NSA — Network Security Appliance
• KSR — Keyboard Send/Receive
• DVD-RW — Digital Versatile Disk Rewritable
• MSL — Maximum Segment Lifetime
• DITA — Darwin Information Typing Architecture
• USRT — Universal Synchronous Receiver/Transmitter
• TPM — Trusted Platform Module
• GTG — Gray-To-Gray
• MOPS — Million Operations per Second
• IWRC — Independent Wire Rope Core
• PWM — pulsewidth modulation
• PIX — Private Internet Exchange
• CS — Chip Select
• IDES — Internet Demonstration and Evaluation System
• KVM — Keyboard, Video, Mouse switch
• VDSL — Very high bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line
• AAUI — Apple Attachment Unit Interface
• VIC — Voice Interface Card
• ASPI — Advanced SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) Programming Interface
• ESDI — Enhanced Small-Device Interface
• RIC — Reuters Instrument Code
• MDC — mobile data computer
• MIA — Media Interface Adapter

• PDP — Plasma Display Panel
• A/D — Analog-to-Digital converter
• UVC — Universal Virtual Computer
• MIKE — Microphone
• ALU — arithmetic/logic unit
• TEPBGA — Thermally Enhanced Plastic Ball Grid Array
• FOC — Fiber-Optic Cable
• OHP — Overhead Projector
• VRAM — Video Random Access Memory
• MOS — Metal Oxide Semiconductor (FET Devices)
• IR — Intelligent Remote
• DVD — Dual View Display
• RS-422 — Recommended Standard 422 (ANSI/EIA standard for transmitting serial data)
• CSSP — Chip-Sized SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) Package
• DMP — Dot Matrix Printer
• VHSIC — Very-High-Speed Integrated Circuit
• DVM — Digital Video Manager
• UMPC — Ultra-Mobile Personal Computer
• HVD — Holographic Versatile Disc (Optware)
• WXGA — Wide Extended Graphics Array
• ANPR — Automatic Number Plate Reader
• UNC — Uniform Naming Convention
• PCH — PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) Controller Hub
• DTE — Digital Terminal Equipment
• IDRC — IMPROVED DATA RECORDING CAPABILITY
• RS-232 — Recommended Standard 232 (EIA standard for transmitting serial data)
• ICC — International Color Consortium
• PA — Public Addresses
• VIVO — Video Input, Video Output
• SAR — Successive Approximation Register
• HSB — High Strength Bolt
• NC — Network Computer (PC Internet)
• FA — Factory Automation
• YIQ — Luminance (Y), In-phase Quadrature (NTSC color space)
• ETSI — European Telecommunications Standards Institute
• SSI — Small-Scale Integration
• SDSF — System Display and Search Facility
• HDA — Head Disk Assembly
• HGFT — Hard Gear Finishing Tool
• MTA — Multimedia Terminal Adapter
• GOSIP — Government Open Systems Interconnection Profile
• FSMD — Finite State Machine with Datapath
• MEMS — Micro-Electro-Mechanical System
• VHT — Very High Temperature
• AMOLED — Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode
• RBI — Ripple Blanking Input
• HDAV — High Definition Audio Visual
• DF — Disk Free
• TT — Teletype
• DVD-RAM — Digital Versatile Disk - Random Access Memory

• EFP — Exchange For Physicals
• XMS — Extended Memory Specification
• SW — Switchboard Wound
• TD — Transmit Data
• WRT/R — Wireless Transmitter/Receiver
• TJB — Telephone Junction Box
• DE-9 — 9-pin D-SUB (series D subminiature) connector
• MSW — Machine Status Word
• CP — Central Processor
• M — Memory
• GIGA — Billion (10^9 or 2^30)
• POF — Plastic Optical Fiber
• VOB — Voice Over Broadband
• IPO — Input Process Output
• CCFL — Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp
• DVD RW — Digital Versatile Disk Rewritable
• PA — Power Amplifier
• WCAE — Workshop on Computer Architecture Education
• GPT — General Purpose Technology
• SECAM — Séquentiel Couleur Avec Mémoire
• I — Information
• CCP — Computer Control Panel
• PCU — Prolink Computer Unit
• DTM — Dynamic Thermal Management
• IDCU — Integrated Digital Carrier Unit
• JACK — Jack Audio Connection Kit
• AUX — Auxiliary Device
• BB — Breadboard
• HT — Hyper-Threading
• ASM — Automatic Storage Management
• VHT — Virtual Heat Treatment
• SRC — System Resource Controller
• PTP — Paper Tape Punch
• ATA — Analog Telephone Adaptor
• RJ-11 — Registered Jack type 11 (4-wire connector)
• RTAT — Repair Turn-Around Time
• XA — Extended Architecture (MVS)
• HADA — High Availability Disk Array
• PME — Power Management Event
• RIHD — Remote Interactive over HDMI
• NVRAM — NonVolatile Random Access Memory
• LIF — Low Insertion Force
• PDP — Programmable Data Processor
• IOCU — Input/Output Control Unit
• SDLC — Systems Development Life Cycle
• DSSA — Distributed System Security Architecture
• Π — (Greek letter Pi) Plaintiff
• DACCS — Digital Access Cross-Connect System/Switch
• SDLT — Super Digital Linear Tape
• I — Internet

• STE — Section Terminating Equipment
• WDT — WatchDOG timer
• NAC — network adapter card
• MPC — Multimedia Personal Computer
• NC — Not Connected
• IOC — Input/Output Controller
• EEPROM — Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
• DPSRAM — Dual-Port Static Random Access Memory
• IPNG — Internet Protocol, Next Generation (now called IPv6)
• ZBD — Zero Bright Dot
• RFC — Residual Functional Capacity
• UZE — Universal Z80 Engine
• VCCT — Virtual Crack Closure Technique
• WOM — Write Only Memory (a Joke From Stan Kelly-Bootle)
• REJASE — RE-using Junk As Something Else
• CDRW — Compact Disc - ReWritable
• UDI — Unique Device Identifier
• HUD — Heads-Up Display
• PLO — Please Leave On
• GVP — Genesys Voice Platform
• I2C — Inter-Integrated Circuit
• BD — Blu-ray Disc
• RFIC — Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit
• I — Informative
• 2S2D — Double-Sided Double-Density
• CCITT — Comite Consultatif International Telegraphique et Telephonique
• PODS — Portable on Demand Storage
• SFTP — Shielded Foil Twisted Pair
• WLL — Wireless Local Loop
• SED — Surface-Conduction Electron-Emitter Display
• AMAD — Airframe Mounted Accessory Drive
• TA — Terminal Adapter (ATM)
• DAS — Dual Attachment Station
• ECC — Error Checking and Correcting
• VCTCXO — Voltage Controlled/Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator
• SPICE — Simulation Program with Integrated Circuit Emphasis
• PI — Processor Interface
• HQ — High Quality
• PDU — Power Distribution Unit
• DF — Don't Fragment
• PGA — Professional graphics adapter
• RGB — Red, Green, Blue
• MLS — Multi-Level Security
• I — International
• TPI — Tracks Per Inch
• PPD — PostScript Printer Definition
• HCF — High Cycle Fatigue
• NDT — Non-Destructive Test
• RST — Reset
• LVDS — Low-Voltage Differential Signalling

• ONT — Optical Network Terminal
• POR — Power On Reset
• NPTH — Non-Plated Through Hole
• UTL — unable to lift
• ESR — Equivalent Series Resistance
• UPS — Un-interruptable Power Supply
• DD — Disk Drive
• RDAC — Redundant Disk Array Controller
• BOT — beginning of tape
• ECP — Extended Capabilities Port
• ASF — Automatic Sheet Feeder
• NICAM — Near Instantaneous Companded Audio Multiplex
• CID — Computer Integrated Design
• SIMD — Single Instruction Multiple Data
• PCI — Peripheral Component Interface
• SVGA — Super Video Graphics Adapter
• LCC — Leadless Chip Carrier
• I — Industry
• COW — Computer On Wheels
• S — Switch
• RCCB — Residual Current Circuit Breaker
• POST — power-on self test
• PDP — Physical to Digital to Physical
• HMD — Head-Mounted Display
• NAND — logical NOT AND
• SMD — Storage Module Device
• POWER — performance optimization with enhanced risc
• NOR — logical NOT OR
• DCM — Digital Clock Manager
• RWM — Read-Write Memory
• USI — Universal Serial Interface
• BASH — Bandwidth Sharing
• GPIB — General Purpose Interface Bus
• CHT — Cylinder Head Temperature
• TU — Terminal Unit
• CPU — Core Processing Unit
• PIT — Programmable Interval Timer
• STP — Shielded Twisted Pairs
• BEDORAM — Burst Extended Data Out Random Access Memory
• CMY — Cyan-Magenta-Yellow
• GIBI- — 2 ^ 30
• AMI — American Megatrends, Inc.
• SSS — System/Subsystem Specification
• ZUD — Zero Unscheduled Downtime
• MEBI- — 2 ^ 20
• UP — Microprocessor
• FIS — Frame Information Structure
• KVL — Key Variable Loader
• WEEE — Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• WBB — WoltLab Burning Board

• UVEPROM — UltraViolet Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
• PIA — Peripheral Interface Adapter
• D — Diode
• LOP — Loss of Power
• NOT — Negation (logical NOT)
• GFT — General Failure Type
• SBC — Single Board Computer_home
• LP — Long Playing
• SPOOL — Simultaneous Peripheral Operations On Line
• EVD — Enhanced Versatile Disc
• LE — Low End
• COM2 — Communications Port 2
• ADU — Analog-to-Digital Unit
• HIL — Hardware In Loop
• VGA — VGA (Video Graphics Array) Graphics Adapter
• IID — Ignition Interlock Device
• CBA — Circuit Board Assembly
• DMX — Digital Multiplexing
• WE — Write Enable
• TSIOA — Temporary Storage Input/Output Area
• IDD — Interface Design Description
• CP — Control Panel
• MDP — Main Distribution Panel
• BASH-R — BAndwidth SHaring with Resource constraints
• PIPT — Physically Indexed, Physically Tagged
• I — Indicator
• SGRAM — Synchronous Graphics Random Access memory
• MDR — MIDAS (Maximum Integrated Data Acquisition System) Data Recorder
• GMR — Giant Magnetoresistive
• IDIOT — Integrated Digital Input/Output Transmitter
• TEBI- — 2^40 (prefix)
• SLR — Scalable Linear Recording
• I — Incorporated
• CL — CAS (Column Address Strobe) Latency
• SOP — Standard Operating Platform
• I — Included
• IPD — Intelligent Pulse Decoding
• ITA — Interface Test Adapter
• I — Inclination
• LP — Long Playback
• UDTX — Universal Data Transceiver
• LB — Low Battery
• APS — Active-Pixel Sensor
• DOK — Disk on Key
• WNA — Wireless Network Adapter
• SID — System Identifier
• MDAP — Mobile Data Access Platform
• I — Inspection
• ZVP — Zoomed Video Port
• OPC — Optical Proximity Correction

• I — Interest
• LBN — Logical Block Number
• CFID — Cell Frequency Identification Device
• FTFR — First-Time Fix Rate
• PISA — Portable Instruction Set Architecture
• ICOM — Input, Control, Output, and Mechanism
• FED — Field Emission Display
• YUV — Luminance (Y), blue–luminance (U), red–luminance (V) (SECAM and PAL color spaces)
• WORM — Write Once, Read Many times
• FC — Fiber Channel
• 286 — Intel 80286 Microprocessor
• OLTE — Optical Line Termination Equipment
• VRMS — Root-Mean-Square Voltage
• SC — Smart Card
• EWSD — Electronic Worldwide Switch Digital
• IR — Interface Region
• IPF — Itanium Processor Family
• EUSB — EID Universal Serial Bus
• HAAS — Hardware as a Service
• DC — Data Center
• I — Investment
• TTY — TeleTYpewriter
• WI-FI — Wireless Fidelity (IEEE 802.11)
• CED — Capacitance Electronic Disc
• DD-50 — 50-pin D-SUB (series D subminiature) connector
• I — Instructor
• TRS — Tip, Ring, Sleeve (cable)
• ON-PREM — on-premises
• HPA — High-Power Amplifier
• I — Interlaced
• I — Inventory
• MTF — Microsoft Tape Format
• LFD — Large Format Display
• AC — Analog Computer
• TS — Tip and Sleeve
• UDI — Unified Display Interface
• HLTD — High-Level Technical Design
• OD — Optical Disk
• MOSC — Modified Original Smart Card
• OE — Operating Environment
• ALUA — Asymmetric Logical Unit Access
• CLP — Color Laser Printer
• PCR — Program Clock Reference
• CSYNC — Composite Sync
• CNTLR — Controller
• HACMP — High Availability Cluster Multi-Processing
• EDODRAM — Extended Data Out Dynamic Random Access Memory
• TP — Twisted Pair
• ZCR — Zero Channel Raid
• I — Incendiary

• I — Increment
• SXS — S-by-S (a flash memory standard)
• WPSM — Warfighter Physiological Status Monitor
• DVMT — Dynamic Video Memory Technology
• SACD — Super Audio Compact Disc (Sony audio format)
• DR — Data Recovery
• EMI — External Memory Interface
• IPT — iPod touch
• ASRAM — Asynchronous Static Random Access Memory
• ABU — Analog Backup
• R — Reset
• PIB — Processor in A Box
• IMAC — Internet Macintosh
• CD-ROM XA — Compact Disc Read-Only Memory eXtended Architecture
• ASR — Aggregation Services Router
• I — Incomplete
• PMBR — PIM (Protocol Independent Multicast) Multicast Border Router
• TM — Text Memory
• NPN — Negative-Positive-Negative transistor
• ZBV — Z Backscatter Van
• TSSOP — Thin Shrink Small Outline Package
• MSN — Most Significant Nibble
• MCGA — Multi-Color Graphics Array
• MIL — Malfunction Indicator Light
• RAS — Row Access Strobe
• SMD — Surface Mount Device
• WIKS — Wireless Interactive Keypad System
• IML — Integrated Management Log
• PCI-E — Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) Express
• SMPS — Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer
• NMUX — NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) Multiplexer
• MF — Matched Filter
• MS — Mass Storage
• MM — Memory Management
• SM — Smart Media
• P2 — Pentium II
• DC-37 — 37-pin D-SUB (series D subminiature) connector
• DFB — Distributed Feedback
• T — Transformer
• GIGI — General Imaging Generator and Interpreter
• HS — Heat Sink
• IOP — Intensive Operational Period
• NDF — No Defect Found
• CNN — Chaotic Neural Network
• MOU — Minutes of Use
• TOLED — Transparent Organic Light Emitting Diode
• RSDL — Reverse Spiral Dual Layer
• ROMIC — Read Only Memory Integrated Circuit
• ISP — Instruction Set Processor
• CAIT — CDMA Air Interface Tester

• VMDD — Video Motion Detection Device
• IOTA — Input/Output Termination Assembly
• ADM — Analog Dynamic Memory
• PDS — Processor Direct Slot
• CI — Configuration Interaction
• POWERPC — Performance Optimized With Enhanced RISC Personal Computer
• LSOH — Low Smoke Zero Halogen
• DVD-ROM — Digital Versatile Disk - Read Only Memory
• FBGA — Fine Ball Grid Array
• MISR — Multiple-Input Signature Register
• TFF — T Flip-Flop
• DM — Digital Media
• SC — Solar Cell
• PDT — Page Deallocation Table
• SEC — Single Edge Contact
• I — Inform
• CULA — Control Unit Logical Address
• P — Processor
• INTR — Interrupt Request
• ZMB — Zero Memory Bytes
• ADDA — Analog Digital Digital Analog
• KNOB — Kinetic Nullifying Overadjustment Button
• TPMC — Telecom PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) Mezzanine Card
• MC — Memory Card
• IA — Interface Adapter
• RRBD — Really Really Big (disk) Drive
• DFP — Digital Flat Panel
• IDA — Intelligent Drive Array
• SCR — Stripchart Recorders
• FLOPS — Billion Floating Point Operations Per Second
• ACD — Apple Cinema Display
• OIT — Operator Interface Terminal
• EM64T — Extended Memory 64-bit Technology
• ABS — Automatic Backup System
• BPS — Bata Positioning System
• EPOW — Early Power Off Warning
• NIU — Not in Use
• IMMR — Internal Memory Map Register
• COMA — Cache-Only Memory Architecture
• 486 — Intel 80486 Microprocessor
• WDPO — WatchDog Pulse Output
• C — Computer programming language
• IA — Internet Appliance
• NF — No Fault
• HUD — Humanitarian Use Device
• HRT — Hydraulic Retention Time
• KZ — Kol Zimrah
• SCART — Syndicat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorécepteurs et Téléviseurs
• HCT — High-speed CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) TTL (Transistor-Transnstor Logic)
• DC — Disconnect Confirm

• RDT — Remote Data Terminal
• ADP — Active Distribution Panel
• ED — Extra-High Density
• LNB — Low Noise Block Converter
• PIP — Peripheral Interchange Program
• DGVA — Digital Variable Gain Amplifier
• ADDR — Analog Digital Data Recorder
• LMI — Local Memory Interface
• PIC — Programmable Integrated Circuit
• TCR — The Computer Room
• NVMHCI — Non-Volatile Memory Host Controller Interface Specification
• NTARS — Never Touch A Running System
• VLH — Vendor Logo Hardware
• LOW-RES — Low Resolution
• NGI — Next Generation Identification
• EDO-RAM — Extended Data Output Random Access Memory
• SP — Special Performance
• P4 — Pentium IV
• NDS — Nintendo Dual Screen
• DIB — Data Input Bus
• BJ — Bubble-Jet
• VNA — Von Neumann Architecture
• EOC — End of Cycle
• PC/XT — Personal Computer/Extended Technology
• SOS — Start-up Override Switch
• VSS — Voltage Source-to-Source
• MESI — Modified Exclusive Shared Invalid
• DRCC — Digital River Command Console
• ADCU — Advanced Digital Control Unit
• CP — Color Printer
• ED — Engineering Design
• SEDA — Staged Event-Driven Architecture
• HPU — Holographic Processing Unit
• PD — Power Down
• FOC — Fiber Optic Connector
• WXK — Keystone Jack faceplace
• EDC — Electronic Digital Computer
• DOD — Drop On Demand
• TM — Translation Memory
• RTPU — Real-Time Processing Units
• EASE — Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers
• NCAP — Network Capable Application Processor
• RAS — Row Address Select
• OPGW — Overhead Power Ground Wire
• BTB — Branch Target Buffer
• GRP — Gentoo Reference Platform
• CRI — Color Rendition Index
• LG — Lucky Goldstar Corporation
• BI — Backplane Interconnect
• HIGH-RES — High Resolution

• FPDI — Flat Panel Display Interface
• CD-RW — Compact Disc - ReWritable
• 386 — Intel 80386 Microprocessor
• HSD — Home Satellite Dish
• WK — Wider Keyboard
• ORP — Open Runtime Platform
• VXU — Vehicle Transceiver Unit
• ECP — Enhanced Capability Port
• CGI — Cascading Gate Interaction
• ED — Electrodeposited
• SKT — Socket
• HST — High-Speed Technology
• MAM — Maintenance Assist Module
• ALE — Attribute-Logic Engine
• ALPM — Aggressive Link Power Management
• FDL — Fieldbus Data Link
• WUXGA — Wide Ultra eXtended Graphics Array
• ICU — Input Capture Unit
• AAC — Apple Audio Codec
• ISU — Intelligent Switch Unit
• TM — Turing Machine
• DCS — Detector Control System
• FEPP — Front-End Power Processing
• OUM — Ovonic Unified Memory
• XAUI — eXtended Attachment Unit Interface
• EPD — Equipment Protective Device
• ASHWID — Application Specific Hardware Identifier
• CMP — Chip Multi-Processing
• I — Integrity
• ADAM — Assembly Description Assembly Modification
• TAP — Test Access Port
• HTT — Human Touch Technology
• FF — Flip-Flop
• RC — Reserve Capacity
• EEM — Embedded Event Manager (Cisco)
• KYBD — Keyboard
• MBP — Macbook Pro
• MSR — Machine State Register
• GS — Graphics and Sound
• QFEP — Quad Fast Ethernet PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
• BEDO — Burst Extended Data Out
• CAM — Cellular Automata Machine
• RS — Reset Key
• SPORT — Serial Port
• FUMO — Firmware Update Management Object
• RPS — Rear Projection System
• I — Input
• ASTB — Advanced Set Top Box
• MIPS — Million Instructions Per Second
• DICB — Data Interface Control Board

• MOT — Microwave Oven Transformer
• FSDU — Free-Standing Display Unit
• VIK — Virtually Indestructible Keyboard
• SMC — SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) Media Changer
• IBFT — iSCSI Boot Firmware Table
• MDA — Machine Data Acquisition
• AMC — Advanced Mezzanine Card
• UVLO — Undervoltage-Lockout
• IFCU — Interface Control Unit
• LVG — Least Value Gate
• INRW — INtegrated Read and Write
• APF — All-Pass Filter
• UCS — Universal Classification Standard
• MR — Memory Recall
• MK — Master Key
• RJ-45 — Registered Jack type 45 (8-wire connector)
• MLAPS — Multi Light Addressable Potential Sensor
• DMSS — Distributed Mass Storage System
• µPILR — Micro Pin Interconnect LayeR
• OPAC — Optimization Policies for Adaptive Control
• DCPI — Double Counts Per Inch
• PWA — Printed Wiring Assembly
• AES — Advanced Entertainment System
• URP — Universal ROM (Read-Only Memory) Programmer
• PAUT — Phased Array Ultrasonic Technology
• FOTA — Flash Over The Air
• XGA — eXtended Graphics Adaptor
• URM — Universal Router Module
• ASID — Address Space Identifier
• NSF — Non-Standard Facilities
• I — Institute
• IB — Installed Base
• QHD — Quad High Definition
• SPDIF — Sony Phillips Digital Interface Format
• SAP-1 — Simple As Possible computer
• CEB — Compact Electronics Bay
• SLT — Solid Logic Technology
• ZBT — Zero Bus Turnaround
• 586 — Intel Pentium processor
• PCIE — Peripheral Component Interface Express
• ZHD — Zenith HDTV Antenna
• I — Intensitie
• VQC — Vibrant Color Quality
• TACACS — Terminal Access Control Access Control System
• CV — Computer Video
• FIBEX — Field Bus Exchange Format
• MDR — Memory Disk Register
• DDR — Digital Disk Recorder
• GAC — Global Assembly Cache
• DDA — Digital Differential Analyzer

• PDU — Personal Data Unit
• HDAD — High Definition Audio Device
• O — Open
• PIO — Processor Input/Output
• WLED — White Light Emitting Diode
• PSSN — Pocket-Sized Spiral Notebook
• IA — Information Appliance
• PMA — Pressurized Mating Adapter
• SPS — Service Programming System
• LCN — Logical Cluster Number
• UMD — Universal Media Disc
• IND — Indicator
• SPP — Snort Pre-Processor
• MTA — Media Terminal Adapter
• SMND — Semiconductor Materials, Nanostructures & Devices
• DBM — Double Balanced Mixer
• CSAC — Chip-Scale Atomic Clock
• RB — ROM (Read-Only Memory) Boot
• FOUP — Front Opening Unified Pod
• I — Instruct
• DCS — Digital Command Signal
• PI — Packet Interface
• RS-485 — Recommended Standard 485
• PV — Picture Viewer
• SIAS — Standard Intel Architecture Servers
• EMMC — Embedded Multimedia Card
• SBR — SNES (Super Nintendo Entertainment System) Boot ROM (Read-Only Memory)
• EPIC — Enterprise Platform for Internet Computing
• SOP — Special Order Parts
• ZCU — Zone Coder Unit
• MR — Masked ROM (Read Only Memory)
• TSP — Time Series Processor
• ASB — Advanced System Bus
• DM — Distributed Memory
• BBWC — Battery-Backed Write Cache
• IMB — Input Memory Buffer
• CH — Common Hardware
• HDC — High Definition CODEC (CODer-DECoder)
• TBGA — Tape Ball Grid Array
• SSP — System Service Processor
• UEPO — Unit Emergency Power Off
• CCDP — Compact Compact Disc Player
• DM — DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) Module
• SVCD — Super Video Compact Disc
• DMAA — Direct Memory Access Architecture
• APPI — Associated Press Printer Interface
• ZCM — Zenith Color Monitor
• MTA — Multimedia Terminal Adaptor
• ZMF — Zero Mainframe Footprint
• VMA — Virtual Memory Area

• UCU — Universal Control Unit
• AOD — Advanced Optical Disc
• GBD — Ground Branch Director
• RU — Rack Unit
• FTMP — Fault-Tolerant Multi-Processor
• DB-25 — 25-pin D-SUB (series D subminiature) connector
• DDC — Display Data Channel
• PIC — Physical Interface Card
• ECM — Error Correction Mechanism
• Z — Zener diode
• SPICE — Single Pass Inkjet Color Engine
• ZF — Zero Flag
• GNDA — Analog Ground pin
• FPMS — Flat Panel Measurement System
• B — form B (normally closed) contacts
• RDT — Remote Display Terminal
• GDP — General Data Processor
• SIP — Single In-line Package
• CMU — Communication Management Unit
• UXGA — Ultra Extended Graphics Array
• IOCH — Input/Output Controller Hub
• UDO — Ultra Density Optical storage
• SLC — Small Logic Controller
• MIA — Multiplex Interface Adapter
• RCA — Radio Corporation of America
• RACL — Reduced ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Cell Library
• MAD — Magnetic Audio Device
• PUT — Programmable Unijunction Transistor
• MSCM — Multiple Slots on Continuation Mechanism
• ROT13 — ROTate 13 encoding
• ITC — Instrumentation Tray Cable
• OHT — OverHead Transparency
• XTU — Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility
• QPJ — QuickPanel Junior
• APIC — ATM Port Interconnect Controller
• SEC — Sector
• ACFC — Analog Color Field Computer
• SWRD — Single Wire Return Device
• DD — Discharged Dead
• IPC — Input Port Controller
• ICA — Interface Connector Assembly
• COA — Compliance Oriented Architecture
• ZB — Zip Backup
• I — Illinois
• HSB — High-Speed Bus
• NTFS — NT File System (new with Windows NT)
• VRE — Voltage Regulator Enhanced
• DPM — Dual Port Memory
• TRADIC — Transistorized Airborne Digital Computer
• FIMATE — Factory Installed Maintenance Automatic Test Equipment

• TMR — Triple Modular Redundant
• SCI — Scalable Coherent Interface
• NCPI — Network Critical Physical Infrastructure
• ZWS — Zero Wait State
• REB — Relocatable Equipment Building
• XCM — Extreme Card Manipulation
• ULSI — Ultra-Large-Scale Integration
• DPS — Device Power Supply
• DBUS — Data Bus
• SFC — Static Frequency Converter
• PJB — Personal Juke Box
• HIRES — High Resolution Echelle Spectrometer
• MT — Magnetic Tape
• TAU — Thermocouple Attachment Unit
• MDC — Modem Daughter Card
• WCE — Write Cache Enable
• I — Inaccurate
• FACO — Fabrication, Assembly, and Checkout
• PIC — Polyethylene Insulated Cable
• DAC — Dual Address Cycle
• ELM — Equipment Lifecycle Management
• MBS — Microprocessor Based System
• CDC — Communication Daughter Card
• CRN — Computer Registration Number
• RMA — Returned Merchandise Authorization Number
• AIS — Artificial Intelligence System
• WT — Write Through
• SPM — Scratch Pad Memory
• WCRT — Worst-Case Response Time
• LPCC — Leadless Plastic Chip Carrier
• ACIP — ATM (Asynchronous Transmission Mode) Cable Interface Processor
• ITOS — Integrated Test and Operations System
• EDIT — Emulsion Direct Imaging Technology
• SVA — Stereo Variable Area
• GNDP — PLL Ground signal line
• YDF — Ytterbium-doped Double-clad Fiber
• ACAP — Advanced Common Application Platform
• FK — Function Key
• AEMS — Advanced Environmental Monitoring System
• PVP — Parallel Vector Processor
• MID — Mobile Internet Device
• DIP — Digital Input Platform
• IKT — Individual Keyswitch Technology
• HT — High-Technology
• LIM — Linear Induction Motor
• VBI — Vertical Blanking Interval
• VCMS — Virtual Center Management Server
• MRT — Military Ruggedized Tablet
• FCRAM — Fast-Cycle Random-Access Memory
• HDU — Hard Disk Unit

• FTS — Fault Tolerant System
• PLIM — Physical Layer Interface Module
• MPRAM — multiport random access memory
• UDA — Unified Driver Architecture
• 3DDDI — 3-Dimensional Device Dependent Interface
• CIR — Current Instruction Register
• VCB — Vacuum Circuit Breaker
• LXI — LAN Extensions for Instrumentation
• RXE — Remote Expansion Enclosure
• OPB — On-Chip Peripheral Bus
• SR — Set Reset
• CTO — Configure-to-Order
• IET0 — Interrupt Enable Timer Bit 0
• ADACS — Advanced Data Acquisition and Control System
• PSL — Property Specification Language
• 3DA — Three Dimension Array
• THQA — Touch Hardware Quality Assurance
• SPIB — Serial Peripheral Interface Bus
• JAM — Joes Abstract Machine
• CL — Controlled Load
• X — Horizontal axis (plotter X-axis)
• STC — System Time Clock
• WXB — Wide and fast PCI eXpander Bridge
• IB — Input Buffer
• FFP — Fixed Function Pipeline
• HSP — Host Signal Processor
• DSTN — Double-layer Super-Twisted Nematic
• APO — Automatic Power Off
• MDA — Mobile Digital Assistant
• IDCK — Input Data ClocK
• COP — Coil on Plug
• DRM — Dynamic RAM (Random Access Memory) Module
• SCU — Signal Control Unit
• CSOC — Configurable System on Chip
• SMA — Surface Mount Assembly
• DCP — Data Collection Processor
• LZ — Landing Zone (on hard disc drive)
• KARMA — Kay Algorithmic Realtime Music Architecture
• SOC — Server Operations Center
• BF — Bridging Fault
• LPT — Line Printer
• NDC — Nested Diagnostic Context
• ADCS — Automated Data Capture System
• NPUR — No Parts Used for Repair
• QHT — QR code Handy Terminal
• AFCB — ARC Fault Circuit Breaker
• MRONLY — Maintenance Repair and Operations Only
• FTMA — Fault Tolerant Machine Architecture
• VAM — VPN (Virtual Private Network) Acceleration Module
• MDO — Multidisciplinary Design Optimization

• CPPS — Central Payload Power Supply
• VIU — Video Interface Unit
• ASPD — Advanced Scalable Processor Design
• ADPTR — Adaptor
• TSCC — TechSmith Screen Capture Codec
• VHDL — Vhsic Hardware Description Language
• JLCC — J-Leaded Chip Carrier
• HDVS — High-Definition Video System
• GSAP — General-Purpose Sample Analysis Processor
• WZU — Wireless Zoom Unit
• VCP — Video Cassette Player
• 1080P — 1080 lines, Progressive scan
• MMI — Multimedia Interface
• QWERTY — Standard computer or typewriter keyboard
• CD-I — Compact Disc Interactive
• TDR — Timeout Detection and Recovery
• MELF — Metal Electrode Face
• CSOS — Communications Switch Operating System
• PUN — physical unit number
• DCP — Direct Current Power
• JOHNNIAC — John von Neumann Numerical Integrator and Automatic Computer
• SYN — Synchronize Sequence Number
• WPR — Wireless Portable Reader
• CLC — Closed Loop Color
• DSDD — Double-Sided Double-Density
• MPT — Message Passing Technology
• PEU — Port Expansion Unit
• WCET — Worst Case Execution Time
• AUI — Attachment Universal Interface
• LSB — least-significant bit
• OVS — Outdoor Viewing System
• ZX-81 — Sinclair Timex personal computer, based on Z-80 microprocessor
• AAM — Automatic Acoustic Management
• DPU — Distributed Power Unit
• UBC — Unified Buffer Cache
• SSM — Solid State Memory
• X — Crystal (Xtal) (circuit diagram marking)
• DUCK — Dial Up Chat Kit
• LC — Life-Cycle
• PE — processing element
• ABCB — Air Blast Circuit Breaker
• HDD — High Density Diskette
• BYOS — Build Your Own System
• SKU — Stock Known Unit
• OPUS — Open Platform for Unlimited Signification
• WXK-3 — Keystone Jack 3-port Single Gang faceplace
• VBS — Volume Boot Sector
• BSD — Berkeley Source Distribution
• MD — Mini-Disk
• UDD — User Data Disk

• IAS — Immediate Access Storage
• DRPM — Dynamic Revolutions Per Minute
• DVA — Direct Voltage Adapter
• NPI — Not Plugged In
• WVA — Wide View Angle
• SEPAM — Square D Electrical Protection and Monitoring
• ADACS — Advanced Digital and Analog Collection System
• SED — Secure Encryption Device
• RST — Reset Switch Connector
• DF — Dissipation Factor
• I — Index
• DMAT — Digital Music Access Technology
• HAC — Home Access Center
• ACIS — Advanced CCD Imaging Spectrometer
• SPD — Surge Protection Device
• KVM — Kilobyte Virtual Machine
• YIO — Y Input/ Output
• MM — Mass Memory
• KITT — Knight Industries Two Thousand
• I — Imaging
• EMT — Extended Memory Technology
• IMAR — Instruction Memory Address Register
• HSS — High Speed Serial interface
• DVMA — Direct Virtual Memory Access
• UMLER — Universal Machine Language Equipment Register
• LLDL — Low-Level Differential Logic
• DC — Disconnect Code
• DBM — Decibel relative to one milliwatt
• PVR — Parallel Volume Rendering
• MRL — Manual Retention Latch
• LCA — Logic Cell Array
• PE — Processor Element
• HTPC — Home Theater Personal Computer
• BI — Bus Interconnect
• DS — Dual Screen (Nintendo gaming console)
• IDP — Interactive Design and Prototyping
• DVD,RW — Digital Versatile Disk Re-Writable
• ASD — Adjustable Speed Drive
• ADC — Automatic Delay Compensation
• FOLED — Flexible Organic Light Emitting Device
• POS — Programmable Option Select
• GNDQ — Output Buffer Ground pin
• ZIF — Zero Insertion Force (socket)
• EAAS — Environment Abnormality Automatic Shutdown
• CAR — Central Apparatus Room
• SG — Signal Generator
• HVGA — Half-size Video Graphics Array (640 by 240 pixels; 2.67:1 aspect ration)
• IDCL — Inter-Domain Connector Loop
• DTM — Device Type Manager
• ITD — Initial Time Delay

• I — Incubate
• PDET — Portable Data Entry Terminal
• MJW — Mobile Journalist Workstation
• SIPP — Single In-line Pin Package
• EPP — Enhanced Performance Profile
• FMUP — Flash Memory Update Program
• MIND — Media, Interface and Network Design
• HCF — Host Controlled Family
• MCIP — Multi-Channel Interface Processor
• CFC — Compact Flash Card
• RTP2 — Real-Time output Port bit 2
• VLM — Very Large Memory
• SSPIE — Synchronous Serial Port Interrupt Enable bit
• FUCT — Failed Under Continuous Test
• ARMD — ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment with Packet Interface) Removable Media Device
• D-SUB — SUB-minature connector, D-shaped metal shield
• LS — Laser Servo (120)
• AO — Auto off
• MROC — Miniature Ruggedized Optical Correlator
• PCS — Plastic-Clad Silica
• EMS — Expanded Memory System
• DPPE — Device Power Policy Engine
• ICOD — Instant Capacity On Demand
• MDM — Modular Digital Multitrack
• NOPE — Number Of Processing Elements
• DVD-R — Digital Versatile Disk - Recordable
• ISMD — Internet Service Management Device
• ACS — Adder Comparator Selector
• HR — High Resolution
• FPP — Front Panel Programming
• ACE — Advanced Components and Equipment
• STIM — Smart Transducer Interface Module
• IOI — Input Output Interface
• ACLT — Accelerated Cable Life Test
• SB — Self-Booting
• MHP — Media Home Platform
• HET — High-End Timer
• FPPA — Field Programmable Processor Array
• CIA — CPU (Central Processing Unit) Intelligent Accelerator
• FOTA — Firmware Over the Air
• ACCIS — Army Command & Control Information System
• ASIO — Audio Signal In Out
• MRIP — Multiple Redundant I/O (Input/Output) Paths
• MAR — Modified Aspect Ratio
• DCPU — Directory Central Processing Unit
• MPPH — My Private PHone (Android)
• IOCP — Input/Output Control Processor
• ICMB — Intelligent Chassis Management Bus
• HMSD — Helmet-Mounted Sight Display
• SYN — Synchronize

• CSR — Control and Status Register
• WP — Write Precompensation (hard disc drive)
• CVD — China Video Disc
• VID — Voltage Identification Digital
• SR — Screen Region
• AAA — Advanced Accelerator Applications
• BIC — Broadband Interface Card
• RSL — Rambus Signaling Level
• TOAD — Toggle Only Actuated Device
• LIM — Line Interface Module
• ESTO — Expert System for Tuning Optimizations
• NGIP — Next Generation Information Platform
• FFA — Failure to Function Adequately
• SSIU — Sub-System Interface Unit
• CDCU — Common Display Console Upgrade
• FCFC — First Character Forms Control
• 3DA — Three Dimensional Architecture
• OTP — Open Telecommunications Platform
• OSCI — Octal Serial Communication Interface
• EVM — Electronic Voting Machine
• UFX — Universal Effects
• DNA — Digital Nonlinear Accelerator
• CPS — Card Production System
• CAM — Casio digital camera file
• FPC — Flexible Print Circuit
• LIMP — Linux Multi-media Player
• GPM — General Purpose Mouse
• IFP — Iriver Flash Player
• ACPU — Aperiodic Constant Processing Utilization
• COLO — Colocation
• ALE — Address Latch Enable
• URE — Unrecoverable Read Error
• ACDS — Active Clock Distribution System
• DCPB — Data Collection Proto Board
• DRMD — Deployment Requirements Manning Documents
• HD-DVD — High Definition Digital Versatile Disk
• ZNG — Z39.50 Next Generation
• SGM — Second Generation Modem
• DCIM — Data Center Infrastructure Management
• LIM — Logical Information Machines
• GTO — Gate Turn Off
• BRS — Business Recovery Server
• ABIST — Array Built-In Self Test
• CSSN — Circuit State Sequence Number
• IPS — Image Processing System
• RTPM — Real Time Power Monitoring
• HDAD — Hybrid Digital Audio Disc
• MPIO — Multi-Path Input/Output
• SIPM — Silicon Photomultiplier
• DLPM — Device Level Power Management

• DRAC — Dell Remote Access Card
• JST — Java Server Toolkit
• RXI — Read Expansion Input
• DRAC — Digital Ratio Adapter Controller
• LTP — Logical to Physical
• HDI — Hard Drive Indicator
• PE — Provider Edge device on a VPN
• ACM — Audio CODEC (COder-DECoder) Module
• SMB — System Management Bus
• TVA — Time Variant Amplifier
• FSIP — Fast Serial Interface Processor
• VGB — Video Graphics Board
• HT — Home Theater
• SL — Screen Lock
• DDR3 — Double Data Rate 3
• CU — Capacity Utilization
• EAPA — Enhanced ATM Port Adapter
• LISW — Light-Induced Self-Written
• ABU — Auxiliary Back-Up Unit
• ELCS — Equipment Load Carrying Subsystem
• RKM — Rack-mount Keyboard and Monitor
• HAS — Height-Adjustable Stand
• SMM — Surface Mount Module
• EUW — End-User Workstation
• WXK-6 — Keystone Jack 6-port Single Gang faceplace
• HIT — Human Interface Technology
• CSP — Chipset Support Package
• MDSS — Massive Data Storage System
• DACS — Digital Audio Control System
• XQR — Xilinx QPRO Series Radiation-Hardened Configuration PROMs
• DCCC — Digital Command Card Controller
• WEN — Write Enable
• TMR — Test, Measurement, and Results
• SIU — Sensor Interface Unit
• CCMS — Checkout, Control and Monitor System
• TCS — Televic Conference System
• NS — Network Simulator
• FBWC — Flash-Based Write Cache
• UNW — UNiqueWare devices
• BYOH — Bring Your Own Hardware
• WBM — Wireless Bluetooth Module
• GD — Gigabyte Disk
• GEM — Generic Electronic Module
• KCU — Keyboard Control Unit
• IPSC — Intel Personal Supercomputer
• 4GT — 4 GigaByte (RAM) Tuning
• UVK — Universal Virtual Keyboard
• VRB — VME READOUT BUFFER
• DBO — Develop Build Operate
• IET1 — Interrupt Enable Timer Bit 1

• NKM — No Keyboard/Mouse
• L2 — Level 2 cache
• VLD — Virtual LAN Drive
• PXB — PCI EXpander Bridge
• RMM — Rack Mount Modem
• EMT — Electrical Metal Tubing
• CAP — Casing Added Protection
• GPU — Graphics Processor Unit
• Y — Vertical axis (plotter Y-axis)
• VDS — Virtual DMA Services
• I — Instructional
• LDM — line driver modem
• USWC — Uncacheable Speculative Write Combining
• UMA — Uniform Memory Architecture
• EDA — Enterprise Digital Assistant
• MDRE — Mode Delay Range Estimator
• DCOK — Direct Current power OK
• RLDRAM — Reduced Latency Dynamic Random Access Memory
• CS — Compensator Specification
• EAP — External Auxiliary Power
• CRAC — Computer Room Air Conditioning
• TGS — Tank Gauging System
• SO-J — Small Outline J-lead Dual In-line Package
• FHC — Free Hand Controller
• L1 — Level 1 cache
• ETR — Estimated Time to Repair
• GARA — Globus Architecture for Reservation and Allocation
• RSPC — Restore Service Processor Configuration
• HDCD — High Density Compatible Digital
• ZPB — Z80A Processor Board
• HACB — Host Adapter Control Block
• ZP — Zinc Plated
• UDD — User Defined Device
• RCP — Remote Command Processor
• CSVG — Constraint Scalable Vector Graphics
• LWSS — Local Web Storage Systems
• TLU — Threshold Logic Unit
• ABUS — Address Bus
• BDU — Branch Detection Unit
• AMAT — Average Memory Access Time
• VITA — VME International Trade Association
• KCRT — Keyboard Cathode Ray Tube
• CLC — Central Logic Controller
• SDC — Single Board Computer
• VMU — Virtual Memory Unit
• WMFO — Wall Mount Frame without Tray
• URPK — Upper Receiver Parts Kit
• GNDC — Chassis Ground pin
• DDR — Double Density RAM (Random-Access Memory)
• EPS — Electrical Power System

• SSFDC — Solid State Floppy Disk Card
• FTSAA — ftServer Access Adapter
• XT — Xtreme Technology
• SPDT — Signal Pole Double Throw
• TMCR — TPU (Time Processor Unit) Module Configuration Register
• ICP — Integrated Control Panel
• AOA — Alliance of Overclocking Arts
• UFS — Ultra-Fast Scan
• ACSU — Add-Compare-Select Unit
• ADU — Automatic Duplex Unit
• IDCU — Integrated Display Computer Unit
• EPL — Electronic Parts List
• MBC — Mono Black Control
• FPGAS — Field-Programmable Gate Arrays
• BIST — built in self testing
• UVM — Universal Voice Module
• DCP — Display Control Panel
• VNC — Virtual Network Computer
• ODA — Open Development Architecture
• SWADL — Surface Acoustic Wave Delay Line
• WHR — Watt Hours
• IODU/C — Input/Output Disk Unit / CD-ROM
• E — form E (break; make-before-make) contacts
• ECSM — Effective Current Source Model
• VL-BUS — VESA Local Bus
• HPA — High Performance Architecture
• RTCC — Real Time Clock Chip
• TDMS — Terminal Data Management System
• SFF — Safe Failure Fraction
• RS-423A — Recommended Standard 423A
• HLCM — High Level Component Model
• UCA — Utility Communication Architecture
• PSOC — Programmable System-On-a-Chip
• KIM — Keep In Memory
• IBIS — Internet-Based Imaging System
• MISO — Master in Slave Out
• CES — Cirrus Extra Surround
• XQ — Xilinx QPRO Series Configuration PROMs
• RAMM — Remote Access Memory Module
• IMM — In-line Memory Module
• HSB — Heron Serial Bus
• TB — Tool Box
• KMJ — Keystone Modular Jack
• APS — Active Phase Switching
• FPB — Full Power Balanced
• PTP — Paper Tape Perforator
• AVPP — Audio-Video Player/Processor
• DCOD — Device Capability On Demand
• DFU — Device Firmware Update
• MOTS — Military Off-The-Shelf

• CPI — Clocks Per Instruction
• TIVO — Television In, Video Out
• AFP — Air Filled Porosity
• SVJ — Super Video Jack
• CISS — Continuous Ink Supply System
• OP-AMP — op-amp:operational amplifier
• XVM — XML (Extensible Markup Language) Virtual Machine
• SXB — Super Extended Bus
• ART — Audio Response Terminal
• FTM — Flat Tension Mask
• ERDI — Enhanced Remote Defect Indication
• VASIP — Value Added Services Integrated Platform
• UMJ — Universal Modular Jack
• FERA — Fast Encoding and Readout ADC
• OMER — Optical Music Easy Reader
• SI — Socket Interface
• DASP — Dynamic Adaptive Speculative Preprocessor
• RTP1 — Real-Time output Port bit 1
• I — Incident
• XK — Xtreme Keyboard
• CGMT — Coarse-Grained Multi-Threaded
• YXG — Yamaha XG SoftSynthesizer
• PET — Personal Electronic Translator
• CLF — Cell Library Format
• COP — CPU (Central Processing Unit) Overheating Protection
• SSD — Single Sided Disk
• CDD — Clock Difference Diagram
• VAS — Vibration Absorbing System (engineering and design)
• VKE — VHF (Very High Frequency) Keyless Entry
• FPPS — Fiber Patch Panel Shelf
• ICC — Intensified CCD (Charge-Coupled Device) Camera
• I — Intensity
• CDA — Compact Disc Audio
• SLI — Scan Line Interlace
• IROC — Integrated Robustness On a Chip
• AVVID — Architecture for Video, Voice, and Internet Data
• IPA — Intelligent Peripheral Adapter
• SU — Subunit
• TSC — Telecom Signaling Card
• DSS — Digital Satellite System
• BTTP — Block-Type Thermal Power station
• COM — COMmunications (port)
• ISD — Information Storage Device
• PRAM — Parallel Random Access Machine
• WGVI — Wiring General Visual Inspections
• DDSD — Dual Sided Disk Drive
• RTP0 — Real-Time output Port bit 0
• CTS — Consolidated Tape System (NYSE)
• AKC — All Knowing Computer
• HQT — High-Quality Television

• ADAM — Asynchronous Data Acquisition Module
• RTF — Run to Failure
• CTD — Conner Tape Drive
• MSV — Memory Stick Voice
• CFU — Custom Functional Units
• LE — Latch Enable
• AA — AMD Athlon processor
• WMY — Wall Mount Yoke
• NOVRAM — NOn-Volatile Random Access Memory
• DCT — Digital Core Technology
• BBU — Battery Back-Up
• WDOG — WatchDOG timer
• RPSS — Redundant Power Supply System
• UDMA/33 — Ultra Direct Memory Access/33
• ASP — Auxiliary Storage Pool (IBM AS/400 systems)
• DSS — Data Storage System
• HILS — Hardware-In-the-Loop Simulator
• XKD — X-keys Desktop Keyboard
• CRDU — Cluster Remote Display Unit
• I — Inclusion
• OPC — Operator Presence Control
• VPA — Vodafone Personal Assistant
• ST — Secure Terminal
• TIA — Television Interface Adapter
• SCL — Serial Clock Line
• TPC — Threads Per CPU (Central Processing Unit)
• XFP — Gigabit Small Form-factor Pluggable
• KVMP — Keyboard Video Mouse Peripherials
• SHUD — Statistics Heads Up Display
• STB — Set Top Box
• ADF — Alternate Delivery Format
• SOL — Serial Over LAN (Local Area network)
• TEC — Total Entertainment Center
• DCA — Direct Chip Attach
• AGU — Advanced Graphics Upgrade
• ASC — Accessory Switch Controller
• CDV — Cooperative Distributed Vision
• IID — Integrated Information Display
• MUT — Monitor Under Test
• ABS — Airport Base Station
• CHUD — Computer Hardware Understanding Development
• MAD — MPEG (Motion Picture Experts Group) Audio Decoder
• FIM — Failure Identification Module
• ELMB — Extended Local Monitor Board
• WMUL — Wall Mount UpLight
• ADD — AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Digital Display
• WBSP — Wireless Baseband Signal Processor
• ESC — Electronic Speed Controller
• MCB — Miniature Circuit Breaker
• VR — Virtual RAM (Random Access Memory)

• ISE — Integrated Storage Element
• BUS — Back Up System
• LVS — Layout VS Schematic
• NCMV — Normally Closed Master Valve
• PBF — PlumBum Free
• WCAE-2 — 2nd Workshop on Computer Architecture Education
• RTAP — Real-Time Applications Platform
• RTFL — Real Time Fault Location
• MCC — Mobile Computer Core (Antelope)
• TAF — Transfer Audio and Files
• BOS — Back Office Server
• DART — Digital Audio Recording Technology
• SOSI — System of Systems Interoperability
• IMCAS — Interactive Man/Computer Augmentation System
• PID — Physical Interface Device
• QED — Quiet Electronic Drive
• DCTL — Discrete Coupled Transistor Logic
• MBL — MicroComputer-Based Laboratory
• XMK — Transducer (X) Mounting Kit
• UTA — Unified Test Architecture
• KLM — Key Lamp Module
• DT — Developmental Testing
• DMAIF — Direct Memory Access Interface
• TVMS — Tape Volume Management System
• VMCK — Verto Memory Cooling Kit
• NDSP — Network Digital Signage Player
• MMKT — Memory Module Kit
• XI — eXternal Interface
• DSCM — Dell Server Configuration and Management
• MDD — Mirrored Disk Drive
• DSOS — Dependable Systems Of Systems
• MCU — Main Control Unit
• RIO — RAM (Random Access Memory) Input/ Output
• BXC — Broadband Cross-Connect
• LBT — Little Black Thing
• WLPA — Wideband Linear Power Amplifier
• FADC — Fast/Flash Analog-to-Digital Converter
• TAU — Terminal Adapter Unit
• DSCF — Digital Storage Compact Flash
• IRL — Integrated Reader Lock
• PCE — Power Control Error
• SNI — Switch Network Interface
• OSCAR — Optimally SCheduled Advanced MultiprocessoR
• HSR — Hot Swap RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks)
• WBVX — Wiper Blade for Canon LBP-VX printer
• BO — Bus Out
• MCO — Motor Current Output
• SDF — Standard Delay Format
• VRT — Voice Recognition Technology
• ITAP — Integrated Test Analysis Processor

• LOI — Local Operator Interface
• DMS — Digital Media Storage
• SMP — Shared Memory Parallel
• DST — Distributed Server Technology
• WCAE-3 — 3rd Workshop on Computer Architecture Education
• SIDA — Secure Identification Display Area
• SCAMA — Station Conferencing And Monitoring Assembly
• ISB — Instruction Stream Buffer
• CDMAU — Centralized Direct Memory Access Unit
• AV — Adjusted Volume
• WEE — Waste Electrical Equipment
• ADFS — Advanced Disc Filing System
• LOT — Limit of Technology
• PTPU — Program Tape Preparation Unit
• CET — Cycle Electrical Test
• FP — Failure Probability
• MSU — Micro-Static Unit
• CPL — Characters Per Line
• LWSD — Large Wall Screen Display
• OMS — Outage Management System
• IORV — Inadvertently Opened Relief Valve
• LPD — Laser Projection Display
• USIT — User System Interaction Technology
• EBS — Amazon Elastic Block Store
• RST — Reset Set Trigger
• QCX — Quad Core Xeon (processor)
• MDAP — Multiprocessor Document Allocation Problem
• HPNA — High Performance Network Architecture
• SDF — System Data Format
• RTM — Rear Transition Module
• CC — Color Compensating
• PUAD — Power Unit Accesory Drive
• URE — Undetected Read Error
• TBP — Texas Bipolar PROM (Programmable Read Only Memory)
• CPDM — Cathodic Protection Data Management
• BI — Basic Instruments
• AVC — AUDIO VIDEO CONTROL
• SPI — SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) Parallel Interface
• MFPP — Multi-Fan Power Port
• VQEC — Voice Quality Enhancement Chip
• IFSR — Instruction Fault Status Register
• SMC — Smart Media Card
• MGA — Matrox Graphics Adapter
• AVBC — Adaptive Variable Bias Control
• DHE — Design Human Engineering
• LUI — Live User Interface
• RPPS — Rate Proportional Processor Sharing
• QPM — Quad Port Module
• PACS — Power-Aware Computer Systems
• AMS — Associative Memory System

• EDS — Electronic DIP Switch
• PHC — Personal Home Computer
• SK — Sampling Keyboard
• PCUFP — Packet Control Unit Functional Processor
• CTRB — Controllability
• DEWI — Drilling Electronic Weight Indicator
• ETI — Experimental Theoretical Interface
• MHT — Medium and High Technology
• OE — Output Enable
• PIP — Programmable Input Processor
• MRS — Mechanical Release System
• DMP — Dual Module Player
• OAC — Output Audio CODEC (CODer-DECoder)
• MOUSE — Mechanically Operated User Signal Engine
• VSAM — VME Smart Analog Monitor
• IBE — Intelligent Buswidth Expander
• BI — Bus Interface
• I — Infinity
• ULW — Ultra Long Word
• HCA — Host Channel Adapter
• XGS — XGameStation
• VSS — Virtual Surround Sound
• IMA — Intelligent Machine Architecture
• SIM — Single Inline Memory
• HDS — High Density Storage
• WMUD — Up/Down Wall Mount
• H — form H (break; break) contacts
• MBM — Motherboard Monitor
• BOMS — Bulk Only Mass Storage
• NDU — Non Disruptive Update
• HWARE — Hardware
• SPU — System Processing Unit (TAC-3)
• CVT — Coordinated Video Timing
• TDD — Test Driven Design
• JFC — Japanese Flash Card
• CC — Compact Computer
• NEC — Neutral Electromagnetic Coupler
• HSL — Hue, Saturation, and Lightness
• X — Xbox
• FDI — fault detection and isolation
• LT — Laptop That
• UFD — USB (Universal Serial Bus) Flash Drive
• MBC — Manual Boost Control
• I — Introduction
• RTPB — Real-Time Primary-Backup
• EGA — Extended Graphics Adapter
• GFI — ground fault interrupter
• IDB1 — I/O Data Buffer register 1
• DMBR — Diagnostic Mode Bit Register
• GISM — Go Into Sleep Mode

• P5 — Pentium '586 CPU
• BCIS — Business Computing Information system
• CPS — Cassette Program Search
• PCTV — Personal Computer Television
• ATAPI — Advanced Technology Application Programming Interface
• HDD — High Density Disk
• TRI — Toner Ribbon and Inkjet
• SISD — Single-Instruction stream, Single-Data-stream
• CFTP — Configurable Fault-Tolerant Processor
• FERET — Fast Encoding and REadout TDC
• VBC — Valid Bit Controller
• MI — Mechanical Interlock
• HC — Hybrid Computer
• TPI — Test Process Improvement
• UMA — Uniform Memory Access
• PEMU — Panel-mount Environmental Monitoring Unit
• MSFC — Multilayer Switching Feature Card
• FTMF — FirstTouch Multi-Function
• WCAE-4 — 4th Workshop on Computer Architecture Education
• DBC — Data Base Computer
• PPI — Parallel Peripheral Interface
• OSCAR — Optical Storage Compressed Audio Replay
• A — form A (normally open) contacts
• BOC — Beginning Of Cycle
• I — Inverted
• STDR — suspend-to-disk-and-RAM
• PTU — Processor Timer Unit
• AMI — All Media Integration
• CCS — Common Comand Set
• MSA — Memory Stick Audio
• DMP — Digital Media Port
• SNC — Scalable Node Controller
• RPU — Reconfigurable Processing Unit
• XRJ — XMULTIPLE Registered Jack
• AGP — Advanced Graphics Printer
• MCD — Music Compact Disc
• AMS — Add Multiply Subtract
• TMR — Tunneling Magneto-Resistance
• SHA — SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) Host Adapter
• IOCD — Input/Output Control Device
• TASP — Towed-Array Signal Processor
• MDQS — Multiple Device Queueing System
• NUS — Nintendo Ultra Sixty-four
• SBU — Static Build Unit
• ADSM — ADSTAR Distributed Storage Management
• MOST — Magneto-Optical Storage Technology
• TDP — Thermal Design Power
• DAB — Device Adapter Board
• MDE — Major Design Element
• RGP — Residential Gateway Platform

• IMBF — Intelligent Multi-Bin Feeder
• CHS — Cylinder, Head, and Sector
• AKB — Adesso KeyBoard
• UACU — User Adjustable Control Unit
• DAD — Digital Asset Distribution
• REN — Remote Enable
• CMD — Creative Mechanical Design
• WII — Wireless Inter-Interface
• MGA — Monochrome Graphics Adapter
• DMAC — Direct Memory Access Controller
• MFP — Multifunction Printer
• MDFR — Memory Device Failure Recovery
• FRC — Flat Ribbon Cable
• SPE — surface preparation equipment
• MIDAS — Musical Instrument Distributed Array Signal
• OCF — Open Computing Facility
• LCT — Low Cost Technology
• UPB — Universal Powerline BUS
• FUCKED — Failed Under Calibration; Known Electrical Defect
• IPOI — intelligent Point of Interface
• DMAU — Direct Memory Access Unit
• CPCI — Compact Personal Computer Interface
• DIR — Digital Interface Receiver
• SLOT-1 — Slot 1 Bus Connector
• B2D — Backup To Disc
• WCRP — Wearable Computing Resource Page
• HP — Hot Plug
• LCM — Liquid Crystal Monitor
• VMD — Versatile Multilayer Disc
• SCR — System Clock Reference
• RTNI — Real-Time Non-Intrusive
• ORA — Oscillator, Rectifier, and Amplifier
• ELMD — English Learning Mobile Device
• WLM-200 — Omnidirectional Wireless Lavalier condenser Microphone
• AMPI — Advanced Media Player Information
• USIB — Universal Storage Interface Bus
• VSE — Video Signal Enhancement
• C — Capacitor
• RDPP — Reconfigurable Data Path Processor
• IDB0 — I/O Data Buffer register 0
• WLT — Wen Monitor, LCD, Touchscreen
• EPIC — Embedded Platform for Industrial Computing
• IA-32 — Intel 32-bit Architecture
• DCME — Digital Circuit Multiplexing Equipment
• LF — Lever Filler
• HAM — Host Accelerated Modem
• DDDI — Dual-fiber Distributed Data Interface
• MCP — Media Communication Processor
• WLT-15 — Wen Monitor, LCD, Touchscreen, 15 inch
• MFPM — Male-to-Female Panel Mount

• HID — Human Input Device
• NC — Non-Chargeable
• CLASP — Closed Loop Analog Signal Processor
• ULB — Universal Lighting Board
• DSDT — Differentiated System Description Table
• IFPA — Intel Front Panel Audio
• ADCU — Analog Data Collection Units
• GDC — Graphics Display Controller
• CSVA — Composite to S-Video Adapter
• ICC — Integrated Circuit Card
• SPU — Stream Processing Units
• RCD — RAS to CAS Delay time
• HCPS — High Current Power Supply
• LORES — Low Resolution
• GBD — Ground Based Data
• DOI — Distinction of Image
• SCGA — Single Cable Grip Attachment
• OSD — Object Storage Device
• BOMA — Brankamp Open Modular Architecture
• JESSI — Joint European Submicron Silicon Initiative
• PI — Platform Independent
• IFSF — International Forecourt Standards Forum
• ASA — Advanced Speaker Array
• CAL — Calibrate
• SSOP — Shrink Small-Outline Package
• TP — Touch Panel
• NMPM — Negative Magnetic Permeability Media
• WHCV — Wire Harness Centric View
• WMR — Wall Mount Rack
• NT — Network Terminal
• VF — Variable Frequency
• ESA — Extended Service Agreement
• MRAM — Magneto-resistive Random Access Memory
• RDM — Remote Device Managment
• VIS — Visual Identity System
• ELP — E-Learning Platform
• PAW — Performance, Architecture, and Workload
• QHM — Quadraphonic Headphones with Microphone
• WXI — Write Expansion Input
• PTPC — P-touch Label Printer for Personal Computer
• SDHC — Secure Digital High Capacity
• PECDS — Personal Electronics Computer Display System
• EIDE — Enhanced Integrated Device Electronics
• K6 — AMD 6th generation microprocessor of 1997
• IA-64 — Intel 64-bit Architecture
• ESP — Emulex SCSI (Small computer System Interface) Processor
• LVD — Liquid Vapor Display
• MAGIC — Manual and Gaze Input Cascaded
• ACO — Automatic Cut Off
• SCSI-3 — Ultra Small Computer System Interface

• UOK — USB (Universal Serial Bus) power OK
• EPIC — Explicitly Parallel Instruction CPU (Central Processing Unit)
• BAVW — Browser Appliance Virtual Workstation
• DIDO — Digital In Digital Out
• DBL — Dura Bright Light
• Q — Transistor (circuit diagram marking)
• BI — Basic Instrument
• HUI — Haptic User Interface
• EF — Electronic Flash
• HUP — Hardware Upgrade Pricing
• C2Q — Intel® Core™2 Quad
• WAMI — Wave And Midi
• QXU — Quad Expansion Unit
• DSS — Data Server Subsystem
• T — vacuum Tube (circuit diagram marking)
• MCC — Master Command Center
• BTTR — BlueTooth Touchpad Remote control
• WSTS — Well-Structured Transition Systems
• BBDR — Bio-Biblio-Data Recorder
• I — Increase
• WIA — Wearable Internet Appliance
• AC — Audio Computer
• SCI — System Control Interrupt
• HSD — Host Storage Domain
• SSTV — Slow-Scan Television
• M — Monitor Bit
• QSV — Quick Sync Video
• AQUA — Amino Qnx Unified Architecture
• GNDI — Interface Ground
• VPDU — Vertical Power Distribution Unit
• IOCM — Input/Output Control Matrix
• PVS — Personal Video Station
• TLS — Three Line Scanner
• HDCD — High Definition Compact Digital
• WHCL — Wolfpack Hardware Compatibility List
• XYR — X-Y Recorder
• ERIC — Enhanced Remote Insight Card
• QQU — Quantum QHM (Quadraphonic Headphones with Microphone) USB (Universal Serial Bus)
• ESB — Embedded Sensor Board
• PAL — Phase Alternating Line
• GLM — Great Little Microphone
• CFW — Custom Firmware
• EAPP — Emulador Atari Para Palm
• SPP — System Platform Processor
• QGD — Quad Gigabit hard Drive
• MDLA — Morphological Dynamic Link Architecture
• FPM — Functional Programming Machine
• NMS — Non-Metallic Seal
• RPCI — Reconfigurable PCI-BUS Interface
• I — Include

• I — Infrared
• BCV — Business Continuation Volume
• SACCS — Scalable Asynchronous Cache Consistency Scheme
• SOPC — System on Programmable Chip
• RVD — Rainbow Versatile Disc
• CGS — Color Graphics System
• IEC — Interrupt Enable Current
• KSS — Konami Sound System
• NMUG — Nanaimo Macintosh User Group
• MP — Middle Position
• RBBB — Really Bare Bones Board
• I — Ingest
• MRIP — Multiple Replications In Parallel
• HDMI — High Definition Multimedia Input
• TVF — Telechip Voice File
• SXD — Single Crystal Diffractometer
• VHI — Video Hardware Interface
• FR — Fujitsu RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computing)
• MFPM — Multi-Function Panel Meter
• MIRL — Modular Integrated Reader Lock
• TS — Temporary Storage
• ISDL — Instruction Set Description Language
• RFA — Resident Flash Array
• EIEM — Effective I/O interruption Enablement Mask
• ASDP — Automation of Structure Determination Platform
• BURP — Basic Undergraduate RISC Processor
• LVR — Longitudinal Video Recorder
• CSG — Compatable Stereo Generator
• FRS — Field Replaceable Unit
• PAC — Precision Air Conditioning
• AMBA — Advanced Microcontroler Bus Architecture
• MUGU — Multi-User Game Unit
• IBC — Integrated Business Computers
• SD — SAN (Storage Area Network) Disk
• PDU — Programmable Delay Unit
• SXP — Sablotron XPath Processor
• RT — Render Time
• HGA — Hercules Graphics Adapter
• FBD — Fully Buffered DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module)
• NDST — eNhanced Drive Self Test
• MDAC — Multiplying Digital-to-Analog Converter
• XYP — X-Y Plotter
• DAVID — Digital Audio-Video Internet Device
• BBQP — BroadBand demodulator, Q-channel input, Positive terminal
• DKSN — Display Key Sensor Normalization
• CPLD — Constant Pressure Loss Device
• FPB — Free Performance Boost
• VRU — Video Reproducer Unit
• I — Influence
• FL — Flourescent Lamp

• MRC — Militarized Reconfigurable Computer
• I — Illumination
• ISTP — Individually Shielded Twisted Pair
• GPU — Graphical Processing Unit
• SAPS — Stand Alone Power System
• RWO — Real World Objects
• PMS — Power Monitoring System
• DSD — Double-Sided Disk
• IOCC — input/Output Control Clock
• MOB — Metal Outlet Box
• GPM — Global Power Monitor
• CAM — Camera Accessories Manufacturers
• AAA — Adequation Algorithm Architecture
• GRC — Generic Reduction Computer
• KSJ-C5E — KeyStone Jack, Catategory 5E
• MISU — Multiple Installation for Single Users
• DTC — Desktop Tactical Computer
• APM — Adaptive Power Management
• UKB — USB (Universal Serial Bus) KeyBoard
• QSIC — Quad Serial Input/Output Card
• SCA — Single Connector Assembly
• RDI — Receiver Data Interface
• TSI — Technical Specifications for Interoperability
• SMI — System Management Interrupt
• I — Indenter
• I — Inner
• DRI — Dynamic Range Increment
• COBRA — COntrolled Boosting for Rapid response Applications
• DML — Distributed-Mode Loudspeaker
• AMI — Artist Management Interface
• HPL — Hewlett-Packard LaserJet printer
• NRRR — Non-Return-to-Reference Recording
• QAV — Quantum Atlas V Hard Drive
• SHD — Super High Definition Display
• MDS — Mobile Display Systems
• SDFF — Semi-Dynamic Flip-Flop
• TPC — Two-Point Connection
• TVM — Tape Volume Management
• OPAS — Optical Print Alignment System
• OB — Output Buffer
• GFCI — Ground Fault Circuit Interruption
• CSVM — Consensus Support Vector Machine
• KIBI- — 2 ^ 10
• MEWI — Midget Electronic Weight Indicator
• CB — Card Bus
• XVT — X Virtual Terminal
• TPIG — 3-prong PIGtail
• DRO — Digital Readout
• MB — Mother Board
• GPGPU — General-Purpose computation on Graphics Processing Units

• VSIC — Very Small Integrated Circuit
• WUF — Wafer Level Underfill
• VHB — Very High Brightness display
• EXCA — Exchangeable Card Architecture
• CIRA — Computer Integrated Robotics Assembly
• BUZ — BUZzer clock input line
• AVA — Active Vision Agent
• LAD — Line Amplifying Device
• AVA — Adaptec Value Adapter
• MDF — Memory Device Failure
• NTP — Numerous Time Programmable
• HSP — High Speed Printer
• TCA — Telecommunications Computer Architecture
• NEPA — Never Expect Power At ....
• NO — Not Online
• SPAN — Super Passive Analyzer Node
• HSN — Hardware Serial Number
• PET — Personal Exploration Terminal
• SCSI-2 — Fast Small Computer System Interface
• ECM — Electronic Code Machine
• MSCB — MIDAS (Maximum Integrated Data Acquisition System) Slow Control Bus
• SSTA — Small System Technical Assistance
• XP — Extreme Performance
• DMC — Digital Mechanical Construct
• C&I — Control and Instrument
• HAT — Hardware Address Translation
• SCW — Sima ColorWriter
• IC — Input Capture
• QC — Quantum Computer
• CV — Compressed Video
• SMC — Surround Monitor Controller
• I — Incandescent
• DMD — Device Master Data
• ABR — Automatic BIOS Recovery
• VGM — Viking Generic Memory
• SD — Small Dual in-line package
• AGC — Audio Gain Control
• MSS — Measurement and Stimulus Subsystem
• DFU — Device Firmware Upgrade
• VCG — Voltage Control Guard
• WFFM — Wingman Force Feedback Mouse
• ATMG — Auto Tuning for Multicore and GPU
• IOCM — Input/Output Cisco Media controller
• AFR — adaptive frequency response
• TGK — Termination Grounding Kit
• SFS — Super Fast Server
• MSTI — Miniature Sensor Technology Integration
• ATWB — Auto Tracking White Balance
• MIL — Medium Intensity Light
• MUTT — Multi-User Trivial Terminal

• TMI — Trigger to Midi Interface
• BSS — Best Source Selector
• ACSR — Automated Compound Storage Retrieval
• SIM — Support Interface Module
• VBA — Valve Bass Amplifier
• SCI — Serial Communications Interface
• ARCA — Advanced Recovery Continuity Appliance (Product of Zenith)
• ASP — ATM Switch Processor
• VPU — Voice Processing Unit
• DGC — Dedicated Graphics Chip
• FSB — Fast Super Bus
• HDC — Handle-to-Device Context
• DWA — Device Wire Adapter
• REB — Radio Equipment Box
• DX — Digital Xchange
• DUCK — Dialing-Up Connector Kit
• SD — SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) Device
• FD — Floppy Drive
• TPU — Thermal Protection Unit
• VAS — Voice Activated System (speech recording software)
• ADAM — Advanced Distributed Associative Memory
• MOSS — Macintosh OS (Operating System) Startup Screen
• FIT — Failures In Time
• UVS — Unified Virtual Storage
• IODD — Input/Output Device Description
• IRD — Integrated Receiver/Decoder
• ATE — Asynchronous Terminal Emulation
• SPS — Serial Peripheral System
• PCM — punch card machine
• TPC — Tracks per Cylinder
• DIB — Dual Independent Bus architecture (Pentium Pro )
• PXU — Peripheral Expansion Unit
• ISA — Input Signal Amplifier
• MD — Memory Disk
• YAP — Yet Another Platform
• RDC — Remote Data Collector
• RVD — Remote Virtual Disk
• ASCK — Asynchronous Serial Clock
• PEL — Picture Element (a PIXEL)
• MTS — Multi-Touch Switch
• SHL — System Hazard List
• MB — Mouse Button
• CES — Cabin Entertainment System
• DSTI — Data Set-up Time bus Input signal
• LMB — Local Monitor Board
• CPI — Cycles Per Instruction
• EMS — Enhanced Memory Specification
• EPOC — Elevated Package Over Csp
• MM — Multi-Mode
• MT — Mating-Type

• TSCU — Touch Screen Control Unit
• I — Icing
• SCF — Switched Capacitor Filter
• ISB — Intelink Security Board
• CCRP — Comfort Control Relay Panel
• NRTS — Near Real-Time System
• VGD — Video Graphics Display
• WDHD — Western Digital Hard Drive
• MAM — Memory Acceleration Mode
• RU — Reduction Unit
• SDM3G13 — Serializer and Deserializer Macro, 3.3GBits/second, 0.13 µm Technology
• UMD — Uninterruptible Motor Drive
• HMSE — HMS (Hotel Management Software) Magnetic Stripe Encoder
• URD — Universal RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) Device
• CTRST — Contrast
• AFA — Architecture Feasibility Assessment
• FP — Fast Processor
• PKB — Portable Keyboard Bench
• RDF — Repair Difficulty Factor
• PTH — Press To Heat
• KP — Killough Platform
• IOCO — Input/Output COnformance
• I — Influenza
• SGE — SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) Gross Error
• VIP — Versatile Infrastructure Platform
• CNR — Communications/Network Riser
• HAD — Hole Accumulated Diode
• G — form G (polar break; break) contacts
• EUST — Enhanced User STation
• SPAM — Special Peripherally Assisted Microprocessor
• RTAB — Right-handed flip-up TABlet
• QSI — Quad Serial Input/Output Card
• DMG — Dot Matrix Graphics
• I — Inaccuracy
• BJC — Bubble Jet Color printer
• OIR — Online Insert and Removal
• WHMO — Softview Ergonomic Whale Mouse
• GNDO — Output Ground pin
• XRT — Xtremely Rugged Tablet
• FT — Field-trial
• MFP — Multi-Function Peripheral
• EB — Ear Buds
• TFT — The Friday Thing
• FIMA — Fault Isolation Maintainability Analysis
• I — Inertia
• PL — Pattern Loss
• ICC — Intercomputer Channel
• WWTT — World Wide Touch Technology
• FMB — Flexible Mother Board
• OSD — On-screen System Display

• AOSP — And/Or Series/Parallel
• UAB — Universal Audio Board
• TIA — Toner Image Applicator
• WDWS — Well Digger's WorkStation
• MBE — Male Both Ends
• CSTI — Control ST Bus Input signal
• HSV — Hue, Saturation, and Value
• WXK-2 — Keystone Jack 2-port Single Gang faceplace
• SSF — Single Sheet Feeder
• UCR — Universal Console Redirect
• RVC — Rear Voice Coil
• SESAME — Simulation of Embedded System Architectures for Multilevel Exploration
• SSP — Single Streaming Processor
• MEM — Multiple-Entry Memory
• IPRC — Internet Protocol Resource Card
• CIF — Component Interface Framework
• AEC — Automatic Emulation Change
• WXK-4 — Keystone Jack 4-port Single Gang faceplace
• CDS — Central Data Subsystem
• BPS — Backup Power Supply
• OFC — Optical Fibre Cable
• TLA — Tube Leveling Amplifier
• RCOP — Runaway Conductor Overcurrent Protection
• TSOPS — Thin small-outline packages
• NDP — Numerical Data Processor
• MPFM — Micro-Propulsion Feed Module
• OMR — Optical Music Recognition
• SGDG — Sahm Group Digital Media
• HS — High Scan
• DVI — Direct Video Input
• CVR — Computer Voltage Regulator
• EPI — ESTA Protocol Interface
• WASS — Wide Area Storage System
• VBG — Vector Based Graphics
• EUSI — End-User Support Interface
• I — Incubator
• UFSB — Universal Fast Setting Box
• SBC — SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) Bus Controller
• I — Interstate
• WDMC — Wireless Dream Machine Camera
• VTFM — Virtual Tape Facility Mainframe
• CCWDTF — Cleaning, Conditioning, Writing, Developing, Transferring, and Fusing
• DCM — Data Connector Module
• PCL — Programmable CLock
• SMPS — Switched-Mode Power Supply
• VITA — Vme Industry Trade Association
• RST — Reset System Through
• ADV — Almost Dead Video
• CE — Customer Edge device
• ASR — Anti-Slip Regulator

• CTR — Computer Tape Recorder
• PDP — Peripheral Data Processor
• DMS — Database Managed Storage
• RIUP — Remove Insert Under Power
• NGIP — New Generator Interconnection Policy
• COAR — Consumption Of Available Redundancy
• WXK-1 — Keystone Jack 1-port Single Gang faceplace
• RPI — Request Progression Interface
• VR — Vertical Reader
• ADC — Apple Display Connecter
• SPS — Speed Pad System
• SSD — SBD (Short Burst Data) Subscriber Device
• HS — Hard Slot
• MCS — Modular Cable Splitter
• GRTD — Graphical Real Time Display
• EFD — Economic Flat Design
• WDU — Wall Display Unit
• MSW — Microswitch
• HSF — High Speed Fan
• OOPS — Out of Paper Sensor
• FDS — Famicom Disk System
• LMS — Laser Measurement System
• VAC — VPN Accelerator Card
• MUF — Micro-Unit Frame
• HEC — High-End Computer
• DH — Dual Head
• MLP — Multi-Layer Perceptron
• BDI — Black Digital Interface
• VPS — Video Programming System
• QIC — Quarter Inch Cassette
• DNL — Dynamic Noise Limiter
• MI — Memory Information
• RLSD — Received Line Signal Detector
• SMART — Sensible Multilateral American Response to Terrorism
• VPC — Voice Processing Card
• HPM — Hot Plug Module
• ELS — Electronic Lighting System
• WXT — Wireless Transmitter
• AVI — audio video interface
• ELLB — eDAQ Low Level Board
• PAKL — Touch PAd, KeyLess
• DCC — Direct Cable Connection
• EMI — Energy Management Interface
• CPI — Computer to PABX Interface
• AUT — Array Under Test
• GLM — Gigabit Linking Module
• ARMS — Active Realtime Machine System
• DRA — Dynamic Random Access
• LPM — Local Power Monitor
• DMB — Desktop Mounting Bracket

• BOTW — Box On The Wall
• COMCAM — COMputer CAMera
• DTA — digital transport adapter
• TMD — Tip Magnetic Drive
• TASK — Tiny Application Sensor Kit (Intel computer R&D)
• ADE — Absolute Digital Encoder
• MMTW — Motorised Magnetic Tape Writer
• DRAW — Declutter, Read, Assess, and Write
• NLI — Non-Linear Interface
• VCCI — Video CODEC Communication Interface
• SAM — Screen Activated Machine
• RPU — Redundant Power Unit
• ICBM — Intel Chip Based MacIntosh
• BCF — Binder Clip Fabric
• AOP — Autonomous Object Platform
• HHP — Hand Held Programmer
• SLC — Signal Loss Compensator
• SMP — Symmetric Multi-Processors
• IMB — Inter-Module Bus
• WPFH — WaterProof Fuse Holder
• DBDC — Digital Block Down-Converter
• HDO — Hard Disk Only
• PIA — Primary Interop Assembly
• MO — Manually Operated
• ELS — Electronic Locking System
• DCR — Digital Chart Recorder
• CCSD — Common Constraint Situation Display
• UMS — Universal Mass Storage
• UL — Ultra-Latency
• ABCDE — A Better Compact Disk Encoder
• NDBA — Non-Destructive Bit Arbitration
• NGIS — Next Generation Interconnection System
• IOCJ — Intumescent Optical Cable Jacket
• IBC — Inter-Board Connector
• MST — Multi-System Test
• PBI — Passive Backplane ISA (Industry Standard Architecture)
• ICE — Integrated Control Equipment
• NC — Noise Cancellation
• SPU — Sound Processing Unit
• RTP5 — Real-Time output Port bit 5
• DCR — Dynamic Color Rendition
• DAC — Digital-to-Analog Conversion
• APTA — Austrian Platform for Telematics Application
• BCMSN — Building Cisco Multilayer Switch Networks
• HPA — High Performance Array
• PPA — Parallel Port Adapter
• RT — Raw Tape
• ST-V — Sega Titan Video
• RHA — Rectangular Hybrid Automaton
• MOUSE — Move Objects U See Easily

• DD — Double Density (floppy disk)
• DSM — Device-Specific Module
• GTM — Game To Monitor
• DSTO — Data Set-up Time bus Output signal
• MIKE — Mouse Interface Keyboard Emulation
• SPP — Scalable Parallel Processor
• COM — Computer Output on Microfilm
• SP — Single Processor
• QPA — Quad Port Acceleration
• RMP — Reprogrammable Micro Processor
• T&B — Transmitter and Battery
• MCCB — Molded Case Circuit Breaker
• CSYNC — Clean Sync
• HVE — Home Video Entertainment
• CCS — Clip Connection System
• MR — Modem Riser
• CFS — Continuous Feed System
• DAT — Disk Access Time
• SSM — Screen Saver Machine
• SBA — SideBand Addressing
• RAPID — Read Ahead for Parallel Independent Disks
• MSSK — Mobile Self-Service Kiosk
• AFC — Always Freaking Crashing
• PCI — Peripheral Communications Interface
• TIPC — Texas Instruments Professional Computer
• FD — Flat Display
• RAMP — Reliability-Aware MicroProcessor
• VCN — Virtual Cluster Number
• CTF — Counter, Timer, and Frequency
• CE — Contrast Enhancement
• ECHO — Enhanced Computer-to-Human Output
• PVS — Passive Vision System
• UDH — Universal Digital Housing
• WRAM — Window Random Access Memory
• THT — Token Holding Timer
• SPU — Special Parts Used
• SMS — System Managed Storage
• CHIP — Coherent Holographic Integrating Processor
• MSC — Memory Stall Cycle
• FSR — Feed Speed Rate
• PAW — Position Adjustable Workbench
• RTP3 — Real-Time output Port bit 3
• DU — Disk Unit
• VDT — Visual Display Terminal (a monitor)
• BS — Bus State
• MCA — MicroChannel Architecture
• SGD — Speech Generating Device
• NDF — Non-Drop Frame
• VOM — Volt-Ohm Meter
• MSDS — Maintenance Service Docket Sticker

• 3DRAM — Three-Dimensional Random Access Memory
• ESV — Expanded Scale Voltmeter
• QIO — Quick Input/Output
• IRC — Internet Ready Computer
• IHD — In Home Device
• APMS — Advanced Precision Measurement System
• YES — Yankee Entertainment Station
• IBF — iSCSI Boot Firmware
• PBP — Passive Backplane PISA (PCI Industry Standard Architecture)
• SD — Scan Disk
• MHN — Memory Hierarchy Network
• RTP6 — Real-Time output Port bit 6
• PA — Power Adapter
• SMC — Site Management Console
• IDCU — Integrated Data Collection Unit
• WMNL — Wall Mount, No Legs
• PNA — Personal Navigation Assistant
• RPS — Remote Power Supply
• PIM — Parallel Inference Machine (FGCS, AI)
• RTP7 — Real-Time output Port bit 7
• BTTT — Bash That Thing Twice
• MT — Multi-Technology
• NSSO — Networked Storage Solution Organization
• UDD — Ultra DigiDrive
• SRMT — Self-Reproducing Machine Tool
• LVC — Low Voltage Cut
• I — Inchon
• AA — AMD Assured
• GNDI — Internal Ground pin
• ACFZ — Acrylic Case For Zune
• OPW — Optimal Performance Winding
• MTA — Modem Telephony Agent
• UDF — Upper Document Feeder
• MMC — Multimedia Memory Cards
• FFP — Flat Front Projected
• CHD — Compressed Hard Disk
• WCM — Wireless Contact Monitor
• ICT — Interconnected Computer Terminal
• OHV — OverHead Viewer
• NPR — Noiseless Portable Reflector
• PCB — Power Control Board
• IOA — Input/Output Assembly
• CVM — Coherent Virtual Machine
• CC — Cache Coherent
• PC — Programmable Controller
• HDC — Hard Drive Controller
• STV — STereo Video cable
• IDSW — Identification Switch
• CBS — Canadian Blood Services
• ID — Intelligent Device

• I — Indent
• IPAM — Information Pattern Aware Memory
• AFD — Active Format Descriptor
• OCF — Off-Center Fed
• DPS — Digital Pixel System
• DCS — Disk Cartridge System
• ACP — Administrator's Control Panel
• MST — Motor Switch Terminal
• ESC — Epson Standard Code
• TPC — Two-Phase Commit
• HASA — Handheld Audio Spectrum Analyzer
• CRS — Cluster Ready Server
• FASS — Family Acceptable Speaker System
• MKS — Mouse, Keyboard, Screen
• SER/DES — Serializer/ De-serializer
• AAA — Algorithm Architecture Adequation
• CDS — Central Disk Space
• ETM — Embedded Trace Macro cell
• TUI — Tangible User Interface
• AP — Alternative Power
• IZE — Image Zone Express (HP)
• CTRK — Center Track
• HVD — High-Voltage Differential
• APU — Audio Processing Unit
• ARMS — Advanced Reticle Management System
• UFC — Ultra-Fast Ceramic
• UDB — Universal Desktop Box
• RIBS — Reston Internal Bus System
• OTE — Outside Thermal Exhaust
• UUI — Universal User Interface
• FSAA — Full Scene Anti-Aliasing
• WCD — Wang Coupled Device
• HSP — Head Set Profile
• SDN — Send Data Now
• SDM3G14 — Serializer and Deserializer Macro, 3.2GBits/second, 0.14 µm Technology
• VIS — Viewable Image Size
• FST — Flatter Squarer Tube
• SMD — Super Magic Drive
• NADS — Network Attached DICOM Server
• IOC — Input/Output Configuration
• DKSN — Display Kinescope Standard Normalization
• UMK — User Maintenance Kit
• PVS — Passive Vulnerability Scanner
• VP — Visual Processor
• EMD — External Memory Drive
• FCT — Flow Control Token
• CISP — Cellular Image Sensor Processor
• CW — Component-Wise
• EPIC — Electrical Process Instrumentation Control
• MPFS — Massive Portable Forensic Storage

• CB — Circuit Board
• DMBC — Distributed Memory Bus Computer
• DCS — Digital Color Separation
• CGPS — Communicative Global Positioning System
• DSD — Dynamic Status Display
• MST — Microcomputer Systems and Tools
• FI — Field Instrumentation
• ESA — Extended Straight Attachment
• SSS — System Surround Speaker
• VCD — Video Compact Disk
• IRM — InfraRed Monitor
• CLU — Color Look-Up
• NBC — No Backwards Compatibility
• HS — Head-set
• N — N connector
• XTC — X Time Controller
• WMDL — Wall Mount DownLight
• KSS — Kuwait Standard Specification
• NT — Non-Terminal
• DE — Digital Environment
• HCD — Host Controller Driver
• LT — Laptop Travel
• BMA — Before Memory Access
• MCSP — Model Controller Sense Pattern
• OSK — Operationally Soft Keyboard
• WML — Wall Mount with Legs
• BBB — Big Bad Box
• ICE — Interactive Cooling Environment
• EUSR — Embedded Ultrasonic Structural Radar
• INTA — Interrupt Acknowledgement
• CACI — Computer-Aided Cosmetology Instrument
• DAS — Distributed AML (Automated Media Libraries) Server
• PCCC — Programmable Controller Communications Code
• HPT — High Pressure Tin
• PUE — Power Usage Effectiveness
• ODDE — Optical Disc Drive Emulators
• AGC — Amplitude Gain Control
• RSFC — Router Switch Feature Card
• SR — Side Release
• SDCP — Shared Diagnostic Control Panel
• TSV — Telephone Security and 6-way Video module
• ISFP — In-System Flash Programming
• MCD — Multi-Channel Desktop
• CNC — Computer Nano-Controller
• NLI — Nakra Labs Interface
• CDT — Cylindrical Diaphragm Tweeter
• SRI — Service Reminder Indicator
• PFU — Paper Feed Unit
• SMC — Surface-Mount Component
• OB — Option Button

• SPIS — Smart Plug-Ins
• SL — Screen Length
• CSP — Converged Service Processor
• BQA — Bantum Quantum Adaptor
• CPS — Clock Parallel-Serial
• MSR — Maximum Sensing Range
• HNED — Home Network Entertainment Device
• BYM — Blank Your Monitor
• DEC — Darn Expensive Component
• AGP — Another Good Platform
• HDD — Hub Direct Display
• F — Flipflop
• PCP — Personal Control Panel
• AVC — Actuator Valve Controller
• RXM — Right Expansion Module
• BSB — Bad Sector Boundary
• CCC — Central Control Console
• MJC — Motion Jitter Cancellation
• HOC — Horizontal Overscan Correction
• RTP4 — Real-Time output Port bit 4
• QVP — Quad Video Processor
• SFD — Super Floppy Drive
• RS — Reset/Set
• AD — Analog Disc
• ECUS — EC2 Compute Units
• DDF — Disk Data Format
• ACP — Advanced Co-Processor
• FTM — Fault Tolerant Machine
• SPI — Synchronous Parallel Interface
• I — Incoherent
• MC — MultiMedia Card
• VMF — Video Mixer/Fader
• WACM — Wind Array Cascade Machine
• HLB — High-Level Bus
• IVP — Interactive Voice Processing
• OOD — Other Output Drive
• ASTA — A Simple Thin Architecture
• UPL — Universal Price Label
• GOD — Global Orbiting Device
• CTRC — Computer TRansCeiver
• HVC — High-Voltage Cable
• SPE — Serial Parallel Expansion
• SU — Suppressor
• DSA — Direct Screen Access
• NDF — Normal Dispersion Fiber
• SL — Shift Lock
• MLP — Multi-Level Platform
• MRIO — Multiple Redundant Input/ Output
• UPS — Universal Port Serial
• CMR — Clear Master Relay

• EDCS — Electrical Drive and Control System
• NAD — Noise Adding Device
• CAD — Computer Automated Diagnostics
• SD — Spin Down
• MVC — Multi-View Controller
• VHX — VideoHighway Xtreme
• HGA — High-resolution video Graphics Adapter
• CTCA — Compact Telecommunications Computing Architecture
• CAR — Constrained Aspect Ratio
• WWM — Wireless Wheel Mouse
• FX — Faster and Xtended
• VIS — Viewable in Screen
• ALIS — Automatic Locality Improving Storage
• TP — Thermal printer
• RST — Reset Setup Time
• PC — Paper Cassette
• BITS — Boot Integrity Token System
• DMB — Distributed Memory Bus
• KSJ — KeyStone Jack
• HWB — Hardware Book
• MST — Micro-Sensor Technology
• MFP — Mechanical Failure Prevention
• DBA — Direct Bus Access
• SPADE — Spatialization and Auditory Display Environment
• SE — Single-Ended (TTL) driver
• CCE — Console Chinese Environment
• DT — Desk Top
• FDD — Fast Direct Display
• DRB — DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) Row Boundary
• HAM — Hybrid Access Memory
• DBCE — Dependence Based Checking Elision
• DM — Display Medium
• PICA — Parallel Integrated Chip Assembly
• SQM — Satellite Quality Monitor
• SHA — Studio Headphone Amplifier
• PD — Physical Device
• CSSR — Communications Systems Segment Replacement
• URPL — Upper Receiver Parts List
• TGM — Tachyon Graphics Monitor
• BHM — Binary Hexidecimal Matchup
• TTF — Time To Fail
• EIE — External Interrupt Engine
• BSM — Best Sounding Midrange
• USCT — USB to Serial Cable "T" Adaptor
• ADTM — Apollo Desktop Teleconferencing Module
• CCGM — Common Chip Grading Methodology
• SFP — Small Form Pluggable
• NS — Not Supported
• SSW — Super Sub-Woofer speaker
• AES — Advanced Expert System

• WFEB — Wire Free Electricity Base
• EMP — Engineered Metal Plate
• CCHA — Cambridge Certified Hardware Associate
• TLC — Twist Lock Control
• NI — Non-Interlaced
• VSF — Variable Speed Feed
• RVM — Remote Volume Mirror
• I — Inflame
• MRP — Memory Restructure Procedure
• OP — Open Plug
• SI — Small Interface
• WHAM — Wireless Hand-held Accessory Microphone
• CN — Computer Number
• EPS — Energy Panel Structures
• SD — Smart Drive
• RMTD — Rack Mounted Tape Drive
• DR — Dual Rotary
• JLA — Jla Enterprises Technologies Integration
• FP — Forward Projection
• PAT — Portable Appliance Testbed
• MAPD — Marine Analog Power Display
• FQ — Fluorescent Quintron
• FP — Flat-panel
• SDM6G13 — Serializer and Deserializer Macro, 6.25 GBits/second, 0.13 µm Technology
• DSP — Digital Signal Processors
• DM — Dialog Machine
• I — Incisor
• MF — Medium Fast
• POI — Production Optimization Interface
• UIM — Unit Information Modules
• SCRK — SeCurity RacK
• GIN — Gate Identification Number
• NCF — Non-Conducting Film
• JS — Joy Stick
• ESC — Extended Systems Control
• SDA — Smartphone Digital Assistant
• EMS — Electronic Music System
• CCCP — Compilers Creating Custom Processors
• SIC — Supply Installation and Commissioning
• BI — Back Illuminated
• ASR — Analog Shift Register
• BL — Base Layer
• MWDT — Medium Wide Data Tape
• ARTS — Analog Real-Time Synthesizer
• OIS — Open Interconnected System
• VMS — Volatile Memory Storage
• CDC — CD Data Controller
• KCS — Keyboard Controlled Sequencer
• MAC — Metered Automatic Cartridge
• DPS — Dual Power Source

• LVS — Low Volume System
• CM — Converter Module
• CDC — Connection Device Configuration
• BDC — Bad Design Concept
• TOR — Time of Refreshing
• FAT — Future Analog Technology
• KI — 2 ^ 10
• AWCC — Animated Windows Capture CODEC
• IOCK — Input/Output loCK
• CT — Comfort Technology
• DP — Data Pulse
• DP — Decentralized Peripheral
• LWC — Laser Welded Cassette
• END — End key
• MSI — Man-System Integration
• EASE — Electronic Access Systems Enhancement
• MD — Multiple Device
• HS — Hyper Storage
• ISCO — Industry Smart Card Object
• UT — Unit Tape
• TVSW — TeleVision SWivel mount
• CSP — Completely Self-Protected
• LOC — Loss of Contrast
• TXT — Trusted eXecution Technology (Intel)
• ARI — Automated Reset Indication
• GNDM — Mechanical Ground pin
• COP — Controller Operating Properly
• SSA — Stereo Source Amplifier
• BA — Brightness Adjust
• RAT — Robust Audio Tools
• RIU — Relay Interface Unit
• SMO — Servo Magneto Optical
• MAPP — Matrix Array Picture Processor
• VMMTL — Virtual Memory Minimum Too Low
• YB — Yotta Byte
• MTR — Multi-Track Recorder
• HES — High-Efficiency Speaker
• MTS — Modular Time System
• TD — Tannoy Dimension speakers
• SPARK — Small Parts Addition to Robotics Kit
• SEPP — Single Edge Processing Package
• LLI — Low Level Interface
• PTPF — Previous Time Post-Fault
• DCS — Distributed Computing Suite
• AST — Automatic Station Tuning
• PAA — Personal Audio Amplifier
• RPS — Rack Protection System
• SMS — Small Memory System
• VKP — Vandal-resistant KeyPad
• IPA — Interaction Process Anlayzer

• RTP — Real-Time output Port
• DDC — Dynamic Dimple Composite
• PIP — Plug In Panel
• SIC — Simplified Instructional Computer
• LT — Laptop Tracking
• EPS — Electronic Programming System
• DD — Disk Data
• SAS — Self-Aware System
• HNA — Hitachi Network Architecture
• MMC — Multi-Miniature Capacitor
• CFI — Can't Fix It
• DPC — Daewoo Personal Computer
• CIM — Central Integration Machine
• WKB — Wasp KeyBoard
• DTP — DeskTop Printer
• PM — Physical Memory
• QPS — QuadraPole Surround speaker
• TPH — Tele-Pod Head
• STS — Scent Technology System
• OTS — Overload Test Set
• CPP — CPUs Per Process
• MT — Memory Type
• THT — Truly High Technology
• SRT — Stepping Rate (for the processor)
• RTU — Remote Transmitter Unit
• DEA — Digital Entertainment Array
• IC — Instrument Computer
• U — Unwind tape
• IH — Instrument Height
• I — Incus
• SIM — Sub-Instrument Module
• TTA — The True Audio (CODEC)
• NUT — Neurotech Unit Terminal
• ECL — Extended Control Logic
• BS — bad sector
• MCL — MicroChip Link
• CRB — Cut Resistant Breaker
• OP — Open Platform
• SIM — System Insight Manager
• NVD — Nano-Video Disc
• CTR — Core Transistor Register
• DSR — Digital Signal Recorder
• AISP — Amitz Interpreted Script Processor
• PD — Power Driver
• STK — Situation Track display
• SCAM — Sharp Color Active Matrix
• I — Inactive
• OSI — Optimal System Integration
• YES — Youth Entrepreneur Station
• NR — No Rewind

• PI — Parity Inner
• LVI — Low-Voltage Interface
• I — Incombustible
• MDD — Mirror Drive Door
• SE — Simple Electronics
• ZIP — Zanox Intelligent Provision
• BM — Button Masher
• SSP — System Support Product
• NDP — New Device Product
• UU — Under-Used
• WCC — Web Cam Cone
• SSM — Synchronized State Machine
• EP — Economy Printer
• DFS — Dynamic Folding System
• ICS — Integrated Cable System
• BF — Boot Floppy
• UTL — Ultrasonic Tape Lamination
• C — Core
• NDC — Number of Direct Connections
• IC — Ink Cylinder
• IC — Insulation Contact
• SIG — Single Input Graphics
• DC — Direct coupled
• DD — Disk Duplicator
• PDG — Power Done Gone
• ISP — Internal System Performance
• VMF — VisionMount Flat Screen
• IM — IntelliMouse
• ES — Energy Saving mode
• CF — Conflict Free
• SR — Superior Resolution
• DDD — Dot Density Display
• GATE — General Audio and Television Equipment
• CM — Cassette Module
• ECS — Expert Control System
• TOM — Television Operation Machine
• IIS — Integrated Interchip Sound
• XA — Xopen Architecture
• AST — Anti-Slice Technology
• DEL — DELete key
• CP — Computing Power
• DT — Dust-Tight
• SHARC — Super HAward ARChitecture
• WRT — Wireless Transmitter
• VWA — Versa-Cleave Workstation Adapter
• V — Valve (vacuum tube)
• VFR — Very Flippin Reliable
• APC — Analog-to-Packet Converter
• SPC — Small Pic Computer
• TVL — TeleVision Lines (horizontal resolution)

• NI — No Interface
• PAC — Physically Addressed Cache
• MSTS — Multiple Spot Temperature Sensor
• SPU — Stereo Pick-Up
• IPT — Internal Power Technology
• DPA — Dynamic Power Analysis
• HMS — Hardware Memory Scrubber
• HFS — Hardware Function Scan
• SLI — Scan Line Interleaving
• MF — Mass Flowmeter
• RVM — Research Virtual Machine
• LCD — Low Cost Display
• CR — Columbia Resin
• BI — Bus Invert
• CAM — Camera Accessories Memory
• PTM — Positive Terminal Measurement
• IDS — Internal Detection System
• MSB — Main SwitchBoard
• LS — Lever Switch
• SKT — Sequential Kinking Terminal
• MW — mega watts
• MFP — Metal Fin Pipe
• RTAD — Router ADapter
• SAM — Switch Adapted Mouse
• SSA — Slot-to-Socket Adapter
• RAT — Recreated Analog Technologies
• CEO — Can't Execute Overclocking
• SDA — Semi-Digital Amplifier
• RT — Radio Tag
• CEO — Computer Energy Organizer
• IVP — Improved Version Podbot
• HPAS — High Performance Amplified Speaker
• EMF — Electrical Malfunction Found
• RBB — Receiver Breakout Board
• ED — Electrostatic Deflector
• TIR — Total Internal Reflector
• PD — Projector Data
• DFS — Distinct Formatted Sector
• HI — Harmful Input
• I — Incenter
• MSS — Median Signal Selector
• CDT — Collaborative Design Terminal
• ESC — Escape key
• CL — Classical Logic
• PDA — Professional Diary Accessory
• VME — Versacard Multibus Eurocard
• DDB — Data Drain Bracelet
• WKP — Wall-mount KeyPanel
• DTU — Daily TuneUp
• IC — Internal Connection

• TAM — Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh
• TPS — Total Platform Shutdown
• DCR — Dynamic Commodore Retrievial
• MIPS — Mobile Information Projection System
• EB — Error Bell
• URP — Upper Receiver Parts
• DSR — Device Set Ready
• VDS — Video Data Specification
• PWN — Power On
• TUD — Tatung Ulta-Dense Server
• MAT — Match/cyber
• MPW — Multi-Product Wafer
• XTC — XFT (Exit Front Transition) Transition Card
• VRE — Video Rack Enclosure
• HLA — High-Level Architecture
• STC — Silicon Trigger Card
• HC — Home Computer
• PTPS — Package Test Power Supply
• VPB — Virtual Power Back-up
• DSK — Digital Sampler Keyboard
• FROM — Factory Read Only memoruy
• UF — Usable Feeder
• ODC — optical disc cartridge
• GP — Game Pad
• URA — Upper Removable Appliance
• FP — Field Programmer
• HD — High Definition
• TAP — Touch Activated Power
• MS — Memory Scrubbing
• MFA — Multi-Function Actuator
• LS — Left Solenoid
• SP — Spare Parts
• RTA — Real-Time Accumulator
• MVP — MPEG Video Peripheral
• BA — Bus Alignment
• FSB — Finite State Buffer
• TCM — Tandem Control Microprocessor
• VTL — Virtural Test Laboratory
• GCC — General Computer Component
• FC — Flow Cell
• VKG — Viking Generic Memory
• NA — Non-Adaptive
• DCP — Data Communications Processor
• NACA — Not A Clone Amplifier
• DJ — Doesn't Jam
• BETA — Betalight Electromagnetic Technology Applications
• RTP — Real-Time Plotter
• SPU — Stored Power Unit
• CL — Clock Latency
• AS — Accelerated Standard

• OPH — Other People's Hardware
• DSM — Dimensional Stereo Microphone
• LC — Light Casing
• HN — High Nit (luminosity)
• UC — Unique Configuration
• BCA — Bridge Connection Adaptor
• LT — Lamp Test
• COP — Center Of Pen
• CT — Color Touchscreen
• PCS — Personal Coherent Source
• NC — Natural Casing
• MQC — Multi-Quick Connector
• PD — pen drive
• DF — Dyna Flat
• QP — Quad Picture
• ED — Enclosed Dust
• IOC — Input/Output Comparator
• DP — Design Prototype
• TT — Techno Terminal
• STS — Squatters Tekno Soundsystem
• SEM — SmartStream Encryption Modulator
• GRIT — Graphical Revolution Interface Technology
• VTM — Videotek Monitor
• ND — Network Device
• PE — Photo Eye
• SA — Socket A
• SSS — Super Stereo Soundboard
• DAC — Digital Audio Comunicator
• DD — Data Duplicator
• PDA — Primary Digital Asset
• PVR — Private Version Recorder
• SPS — Sensor Port Signal conditioning
• TI — 2 ^ 40
• PR — Pentium Rated
• BM — Battle Mac
• HDR — Hard Drive Repeat
• CM — Camera Mouse
• PSP — Pixel Standard Point
• SD — Smart Disc
• IC — Industry Compatible
• TSA — Tilt Sensor Activation
• SAN — Some Adjustment Necessary

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