SIMATIC IPC327G
Operating Instructions, 09/2021, A5E51366275-AA
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List of abbreviations
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Abbreviations
AC
Alternating current
Alternating current
ACPI
Advanced Configuration and
Power Interface
AHCI
Advanced Host Controller Inter-
face
Standardized controller interface for SATA devic-
es. This is supported in Microsoft Windows XP as
of SP1 and IAA driver.
APIC
Advanced Programmable Inter-
rupt Controller
AT
Advanced Technology
ATA
Advanced Technology Attach-
ment
AWG
American Wire Gauge
A standardized wire gauge system. Used in North
America and Canada.
BIOS
Basic Input Output System
CAN
Controller Area Network
CD-ROM Compact Disc – Read Only
Memory
CE
Communauté Européenne
CF
CompactFlash
CMOS
Complementary Metal Oxide
Semiconductors
COA
Certificate of authentication
COM
Communications Port
Term for the serial interface
CPU
Central Processing Unit
CPU
CSA
Canadian Standards Association Canadian organization for tests and certifications
according to national or binational standards
CTS
Clear To Send
Clear to send
DC
Direct Current
DC current
DCD
Data Carrier Detect
Data carrier signal detection
DMA
Direct Memory Access
DOS
Disk Operating System
DP
DisplayPort
DQS
Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Zer-
tifizierung von Qualitätsman-
agement mBH
DSR
Data Set Ready
Ready for operation
DTR
Data Terminal Ready
Data terminal is ready
DVD
Digital Versatile Disk
ESD
Components sensitive to electro-
static charge
