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Chapter 8: Glossary
S/PDIF:
A digital audio interconnect that is used in consumer audio equipment over relatively short distances.
S-Video (Y/C):
The S-Video (Y/C) is a video format that transmits luminance and chrominance signals separately. It has a higher
quality standard than FBAS.
TOSLINK:
Standardized fiber connection system that digitally transmits audio signals (F05 plug connection).
Triple-Head:
A system with three video connections.
USB-HID:
USB-HID devices (Human Interface Device) allow for data input. There is no need for a special driver during installation;
“New USB-HID device found” is reported. Typical HID devices include keyboards, mice, graphics tablets, and touchscreens.
Storage, video, and audio devices are not HID.
VGA:
Video Graphics Array (VGA) is a computer graphics standard with a typical resolution of 640 x 480 pixels and up to
262,144 colors. It follows the graphics standards MDA, CGA and EGA.
