Computer science
Definitions about computer science including computing fundamentals vocabulary, protocol and standards terminology, words about microprocessors and terms used in electronics.
Electronics
Terms related to electronics, including definitions about electrical components and words and phrases about computers, laptops parts, digital cameras, televisions and home appliances.
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What is a diode?
A diode is a specialized electronic component, specifically a two-terminal semiconductor device, with two electrodes called the anode and the cathode.
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What is SRAM (static random access memory)?
SRAM (static RAM) is a type of random access memory (RAM) that retains data bits in its memory as long as power is being supplied.
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Android OS
Android OS is a Linux-based mobile operating system that primarily runs on smartphones and tablets.
Internet technologies
This WhatIs.com glossary contains terms related to Internet technologies, including definitions about port numbers, standards and protocols and words and phrases about how the Internet works.
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What is a web server?
A web server is software and hardware that uses HTTP and other protocols to respond to client requests made over the World Wide Web.
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What is a recommendation engine?
A recommendation engine is a system that gives customers recommendations based on their behavior patterns and similarities to people who might have shared preferences.
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What is the digital divide?
The digital divide is the gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology (ICT) and those with no or restricted access.
IT standards and organizations
Terms related to information technology (IT) standards, including definitions about IT organizations and words and phrases about policies and compliance.
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What is incremental innovation?
Incremental innovation is a series of small improvements or upgrades made to a company's existing products, services, processes or methods.
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What are Common Criteria (CC) for Information Technology Security Evaluation?
Common Criteria (CC) is an international standard (ISO/IEC 15408) for evaluating information technology security products.
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What is a Request for Comments (RFC)?
A Request for Comments (RFC) is a formal document created by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) that outlines technical specifications, organizational notes and standards relevant to internet and networking technologies, including protocols such as routing, addressing and transport technologies.
Microprocessors
Terms related to microprocessors, including definitions about silicon chips and words and phrases about computer processors.
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What is a transistor?
A transistor is a miniature semiconductor that regulates or controls current or voltage flow in addition to amplifying and generating these electrical signals and acting as a switch/gate for them.
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Intel
Intel is the world's largest manufacturer of central processing units and semiconductors.
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What is AMD Ryzen?
AMD Ryzen is the brand name for Advanced Micro Devices' line of desktop and mobile processors.
Robotics
Terms related to robotics, including definitions about consumer or manufacturing robots and words and phrases about stepper motor systems, XY positioning tables, automation and artificial intelligence.
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What is a collaborative robot (cobot)?
A collaborative robot, also known as a cobot, is an industrial robot that can safely operate alongside humans in a shared workspace.
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What is AI? Artificial Intelligence explained
Artificial intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.
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What is Robotics?
Robotics is a branch of engineering that involves the conception, design, manufacture and operation of robots.