nRF Connect Serial Terminal v1.0.1 or later

Glossary

The glossary contains terms and acronyms that are used in this document.

Clear to Send (CTS)

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

CTS

Development Kit (DK)

A hardware development platform used for application development.

DK

System in Package (SiP)

Several integrated circuits, often from different technologies, enclosed in a single module that performs as a system or subsystem.

SiP

System on Chip (SoC)

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

SoC

Request to Send (RTS)

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

RTS

Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART)

A hardware device for asynchronous serial communication between devices.

UART

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

An industry standard that establishes specifications for cables and connectors and protocols for connection, communication, and power supply between computers, peripheral devices, and other computers.

USB