Glossary

In flow control, the receiving end is ready and telling the far end to start sending.

A control signal in RS-232 serial communications transmitted from data terminal equipment, such as a computer, to data communications equipment.

A handshaking mechanism used to prevent an overflow of bytes in modems. It is utilizing two dedicated pins on the RS-232 connector, Request to Send and Clear to Send.

A software application that provides facilities for software development.

Any storage device that makes it possible to store and port large amounts of data in a permanent and machine-readable fashion.

A standards-based short-range wireless connectivity technology that enables two electronic devices to establish communication by bringing them close to each other.

A high-gain voltage amplifier that has a differential input and, usually, a single output.

A development platform used for application development. A Preview Development Kit uses an engineering sample of the chip and it is not production-ready in comparison to the Development Kit that uses a production-ready version of the chip.

A signal line in a serial interface that receives data from another device.

In flow control, the transmitting end is ready and requesting the far end for a permission to transfer data.

An RMS meter calculates the equivalent direct current (DC) value of an alternating current (AC) waveform. A true-RMS meter can accurately measure both pure waves and the more complex nonsinusoidal waves.

A semi-precision coaxial RF connector for coaxial cables with a screw-type coupling mechanism.

A microchip that integrates all the necessary electronic circuits and components of a computer or other electronic systems on a single integrated circuit.

A signal line in a serial interface that transmits data to another device.