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S
SATA
Serial-ATA.
See also
SCSI
Small Computer System Inteface
SDRAM
A form of dynamic RAM memory that is about 20% faster than EDO
RAM. SDRAM interleaves two or more internal memory arrays so
that while one array is being accessed, the next one is being prepared
for access. SDRAM-II is a faster version of SDRAM technology.
SO-DIMM
Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module
SPD
Serial Presence Detect EEPROM
SRAM
Static RAM—A memory chip that requires power to hold its content.
It does not require refresh circuitry as a dynamic RAM chip, but it
does take up more space and uses more power.
U
UDMA
Ultra Direct Memory Access.
See also
.
USB
Universal Serial Bus
V
V
Volts
VGA
Video Graphics Array—The minimum video display standard for all
PCs.
VISA
Virtual Instrument Software Architecture—A single interface library
for controlling GPIB, VXI, RS232, and other types of instruments.
VISA has been standardized by the VXI
Plug&Play
Systems Alliance.
VME
Versa Module Eurocard
VXI
VME eXtensions for Instrumentation