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© National Instruments Corporation G-1 RT Series DAQ Device User Manual
Glossary
Prefix Meanings Value
m- milli- 10
–3
k- kilo- 10
3
M- mega- 10
6
G- giga- 10
9
Numbers/Symbols
% percent
+ positive of, or plus
– negative of, or minus
°degree
A
A amperes
address character code that identifies a specific location (or series of locations) in
memory
B
b bit—one binary digit, either 0 or 1
B byte—eight related bits of data, an eight-bit binary number. Also used to
denote the amount of memory required to store one byte of data.
BIOS basic input/output system—BIOS functions are the fundamental level of
any PC or compatible computer. BIOS functions embody the basic
operations needed for successful use of the computer’s hardware resources.