5. Glossary
A
ATA – AT Attachment is a standard interface for connecting storage devices such as hard disks and CD-
ROM drives inside of personal computers.
B
C
D
DIN- the abbreviated name of the German Institute for Standardization (Deutches Institut
fur Normung) and is used in the names of its standards. There are a variety of DIN
connectors in existence today. The one mentioned in this text is a 5-pin DIN connector.
DIP – as in DIP Switch, is an electric switch that is packaged in a group of standard dual
in-line package and is designed to be used on a printed circuit board along with other
electronic components and is commonly used to customize the behavior of an electronic device for
specific situations.
E
eSATA – external serial advanced technology attachment: an external interface for SATA technologies.
F
FireWire Symbols -
a.
b.
The above symbols represent the IEEE1394 standard. These symbols will help you identify products that
are compatible with computers and cameras that use this standard. The
FireWire symbol on the left (a) is a trademark of the Apple Corporation. The i. Link symbol on the right
(b) is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
G
H
Hot swapping or hot plugging is the ability to remove and replace components of a machine, usually a
computer, while it is operating.
I
IDE – Integrated Drive Electronics, a synonym for an ATA storage device.
iPOD – a brand of portable media players designed and marketed by Apple Computer.
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