Wincor Nixdorf BEETLE /i8A-3, User Manual

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Glossary
Bit
A bit is a binary digit (0 or 1). It is the smallest unit used in data processing.
Controller
Serves to control data input and output in a data processing system or
between a computer and the connected peripherals.
CPU
Abbreviation of central processing unit. It includes the main components of
a data processing system. The CPU monitors all operations and provides
data and programs. It comprises the control unit for input and output, the
computer and the main memory, divided into ROM and immediate access
storage.
DVI
It is a new standard for digital data transfer. A DVI connection transfers a
digital signal to the monitor without converting it to analog, thereby making
sure that no information is lost or garbled in the digital-to-analog conversion
and following analog-to-digital conversion that can occur in current digital
display devices. DVI has three subsets: DVI-A, for analog signals, DVI-D,
for digital signals, and DVI-I
(integrated) , for both analog and digital signals.
In the future PCs and laptops are not only equipped with DVI, but also video
devices as DVD.
Interface
Designates the transition point between different hardware units and
software units or between hardware and software units of computers or their
peripherals.
JEIDA
Abbreviation of Japan Electronic Industry Development Association.
Industry standard for memory cards.
Panel Link (PLINK)
Panel Link is a procedure for signal transmission based on the VESA
standard serving the connection of (LCD or Plasma) displays and monitors
to a PC or POS system e.g. BEETLE. PLINK is an interface for many
graphics and display standards such as VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA.
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