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Issue #206 September 2007
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3. DIFFERENTIATOR—A circuit with an output that is proportional to the derivative of the input. There are two types of these circuits, active and passive.
5. PORT—A computer socket that links one device with another
7. PHOTODIODE—A semiconductor diode that detects light and generates electrical current
10. BLUETOOTH—A wireless communication specification for PCs and other digital devices
12. STYLUS—A pen-like instrument used with a touchscreen
15. ANODE—In a battery or direct-current source, it is the negative terminal. In a passive load, it is the positive terminal.
16. BYTECODE—A binary format of code unique to Java programs
18. QUEUE—Area where data and objects are stored and held to be processed
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1. PIEZOELECTRICITY—Electricity generated in response to applied mechanical stress. If the material is not short-circuited, the applied charge induces a voltage across it.
2. CRATER—A depression on a planet or asteroid that's formed by the impact of a smaller object
4. SIDEREAL—Relating to stars or constellations
6. PSEUDOCODE—The outline of a program without language-specific syntax and real programming statements. Although it cannot be executed, it can enable a programmer to concentrate on the algorithms without having to worry about the details of a specific language.
8. STRESS—Use this type of testing to determine a system’s stability
9. DATASHEET—A document that describes the characteristics of a component
10. BOOTLOADER—This program’s only job is to load other software to enable operating system to start
11. TORRENT—A strong flow of particles or fluid
13. README—An electronic document, often given with software, which contains additional information about troubleshooting installation problems and last-minute changes to the software
14. KAHN—The American inventor (1938–present) who helped invent the TCP. In 1972 he moved to DARPA, and in October of that year, he demonstrated the ARPANET by connecting 40 different computers at the International Computer Communication Conference.
17. DMU—A technology that enables you to use virtual prototypes in place of physical prototypes
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