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Technical Appendix • Glossary
CTS
An abbreviation for »Clear To Send« A signal used when transferring serial data from modem to
computer, indicating its readiness to send the data. CTS is a hardware signal which is transferred
via line number 5 in compliance with the RS-232-C standard.
DCD
An abbreviation for » Data Carrier Detected« A signal used in serial communication which is sent
by the modem to the computer it is connected to, indicating that it is ready for transfer.
DRAM
An abbreviation for »Dynamic Random Access Memory« Dynamic RAM consists of an
integrated semiconductor circuit, which stores information based on the capacitor principle.
Capacitors lose their charge in a relatively short time. Therefore, dynamic RAM circuit boards
must contain a logic that allows continual recharging of RAM chips. Since the processor cannot
access dynamic RAM while it is being recharged, one or more waiting states can occur when
reading or writing data. Although it is slower, dynamic RAM is used more often than static RAM,
because the simple design of the circuits means that it can store four times more data than static
RAM.
DSR
An abbreviation for »Data Set Ready« A signal used in serial data transfer, which is sent by the
modem to the computer it is connected to, indicating its readiness for processing. DSR is a
hardware signal which is sent via line number 6 in compliance with the RS-232-C standard.
DTR
An abbreviation for »Data Terminal Ready« A signal used in serial data transfer which is sent by
the computer to the modem it is connected to, indicating the computer's readiness to accept
incoming signals.
DVD
An abbreviation for »Digital Versatile Disc« The next generation of optic data carrier technology.
Using this technology it is possible to code video, audio and computer data on CD. DVDs can
store a higher volume of data than conventional CDs. Standard DVDs , which have a single
coating, can hold 4.7 GB. Double coated DVDs can hold 8.5 GB. Double sided DVDs can hold
up to 17 GB. A special drive is needed for DVDs. Conventional CDs can also be played on DVD
drives.