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Appendix A • Glossary
Automation PC 620 with 945GME N270 CPU board User's Manual V 1.10
DVD
An abbreviation for " D igital V ersatile D isc". The next generation of optical data carrier technology
is able to store a higher volume of data than conventional CDs. Standard DVDs, which have a
single layer, can hold 4.7 GB. Dual-layer DVDs can hold 8.5 GB. Double-sided DVDs can
therefore hold up to 17 GB. A special drive is needed for DVDs. Conventional CDs can also be
played on DVD drives.
DVI
Abbreviation for " D igital V isual I nterface" An interface for the digital transfer of video data.
DVI-A
Analog only
DVI-D
Digital only
DVI-I
Integrated, i.e. analog and digital
EDID data
Abbreviation for " E xtended D isplay I dentification D ata". EDID data contains the characteristics
of monitors / TFT displays transferred as 128 KB data blocks to the graphics card via the Display
Data Channel (DDC). This EDID data can be used to set the graphics card to the monitor
properties.
EIDE
An abbreviation for " E nhanced I ntegrated D rive E lectronics". An expansion of the IDE standard.
Enhanced IDE is considered the standard for hardware interfaces. This interface is designed for
drives with an integrated drive controller.
EMC
" E lectro m agnetic C ompatibility" The ability of a device or a system to function satisfactorily in its
electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerable electromagnetic disturbances to
anything in that environment [IEV 161-01-07].
EPROM
E rasable PROM > (completely with ultraviolet light).
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