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CARTE MEMOIRE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-10-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Memories
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- memory board
1, record 1, English, memory%20board
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- memory card 2, record 1, English, memory%20card
correct
- memory expansion board 3, record 1, English, memory%20expansion%20board
correct
- memory expander 4, record 1, English, memory%20expander
correct
- expansion memory board 4, record 1, English, expansion%20memory%20board
correct
- memory expansion option 5, record 1, English, memory%20expansion%20option
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An add-in card containing memory chips ... that plug into sockets on the card. 6, record 1, English, - memory%20board
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mémoires (Informatique)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carte d'extension de mémoire
1, record 1, French, carte%20d%27extension%20de%20m%C3%A9moire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- carte d'extension mémoire 2, record 1, French, carte%20d%27extension%20m%C3%A9moire
correct, feminine noun
- carte mémoire 3, record 1, French, carte%20m%C3%A9moire
correct, feminine noun
- carte d'expansion de mémoire 4, record 1, French, carte%20d%27expansion%20de%20m%C3%A9moire
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Memorias (Computadoras)
- Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tarjeta de extensión de memoria
1, record 1, Spanish, tarjeta%20de%20extensi%C3%B3n%20de%20memoria
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- tarjeta de memoria 2, record 1, Spanish, tarjeta%20de%20memoria
correct, feminine noun
- opción de extensión de memoria 3, record 1, Spanish, opci%C3%B3n%20de%20extensi%C3%B3n%20de%20memoria
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tarjeta de extensión que agrega memoria de acceso al azar (RAM) al sistema de la computadora (ordenador), posibilitando el almacenamiento y utilización de información adicional. 2, record 1, Spanish, - tarjeta%20de%20extensi%C3%B3n%20de%20memoria
Record 1, Key term(s)
- tablero de extensión de memoria
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-10-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Security Devices
- Banking
- Electronic Commerce
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- smart card
1, record 2, English, smart%20card
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- chip card 2, record 2, English, chip%20card
correct
- memory card 3, record 2, English, memory%20card
- electronic card 4, record 2, English, electronic%20card
- storage card 5, record 2, English, storage%20card
- active card 6, record 2, English, active%20card
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A credit-card-type electronic card that contains a microprocessor programmed to perform various functions when inserted at a suitable terminal. 7, record 2, English, - smart%20card
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because of its data storage capacity, smart cards provide a host of new possibilities for information storage and transmission not available through other technologies. The portability of the device makes it possible for individuals to carry large amounts of important data, such as their entire medical history, in their wallet. This data can easily be accessed through a small PC peripheral or a dedicated, palm-sized reader. The card can then provide access to information in situations where on-line access to the same data might be impossible. 8, record 2, English, - smart%20card
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples of these functions are communications, identification, medical records and electronic banking. 7, record 2, English, - smart%20card
Record 2, Key term(s)
- SLT card
- solid logic Technology card
- smartcard
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Banque
- Commerce électronique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carte à puce
1, record 2, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20puce
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- carte à puce intelligente 2, record 2, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20puce%20intelligente
correct, feminine noun
- carte à mémoire 3, record 2, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9moire
correct, feminine noun
- carte à microprocesseur 4, record 2, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20microprocesseur
correct, feminine noun
- carte intelligente 5, record 2, French, carte%20intelligente
correct, feminine noun
- carte à microcircuit 6, record 2, French, carte%20%C3%A0%20microcircuit
correct, feminine noun
- carte maligne 5, record 2, French, carte%20maligne
correct, feminine noun
- supercarte intelligente 5, record 2, French, supercarte%20intelligente
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte électronique ayant le format d'une carte de crédit et contenant un microprocesseur programmé pour effectuer diverses fonctions lorsqu'elle est insérée dans un terminal approprié. 7, record 2, French, - carte%20%C3%A0%20puce
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La carte à puce intelligente remplacera l'argent, l'octroi d'un prêt hypothécaire sur la base d'un questionnaire rempli à l'intérieur du site d'une banque dans Internet, l'achat de fonds mutuels à partir d'un guichet automatique, ou encore l'achat et la vente d'actions et d'obligations à partir d'un micro-ordinateur. 8, record 2, French, - carte%20%C3%A0%20puce
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Des exemples de ces fonctions sont les communications, l'identification, les enregistrements de données médicales, les opérations bancaires. 7, record 2, French, - carte%20%C3%A0%20puce
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Il y a] trois types de cartes à microcircuit : la carte à simple mémoire, la carte à logique câblée et la carte à microcalculateur. 6, record 2, French, - carte%20%C3%A0%20puce
Record 2, Key term(s)
- cartette
- carte futée
- carte à puce et à piste
- carte à microprocesseur intégré
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad general de la empresa
- Dispositivos de seguridad
- Operaciones bancarias
- Comercio electrónico
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tarjeta inteligente
1, record 2, Spanish, tarjeta%20inteligente
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- tarjeta inteligente con chip 2, record 2, Spanish, tarjeta%20inteligente%20con%20chip
correct, feminine noun, Mexico
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tarjeta de plástico parecida a una tarjeta de crédito, pero [que] contiene una microplaqueta que proporciona mucho más espacio para sus datos que en una raya magnética. 3, record 2, Spanish, - tarjeta%20inteligente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] las tarjetas inteligentes son dispositivos activos de almacenamiento de información, [que incorporan] mecanismos para proteger el acceso a la información mediante claves, algoritmos de cifrado, etc. 4, record 2, Spanish, - tarjeta%20inteligente
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-10-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Memories
- Photography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flash card
1, record 3, English, flash%20card
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- flash-memory card 2, record 3, English, flash%2Dmemory%20card
correct
- memory card 3, record 3, English, memory%20card
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A semiconductor type of memory board that includes refresh and standby logic, and is usually driven by a microprocessor. 4, record 3, English, - flash%20card
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A flash card is the equivalent of a disk. It has the same characteristics as a disk and allows you to do similar functions. 5, record 3, English, - flash%20card
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mémoires (Informatique)
- Photographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- carte mémoire
1, record 3, French, carte%20m%C3%A9moire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- carte flash 2, record 3, French, carte%20flash
correct, feminine noun
- carte de mémoire flash 3, record 3, French, carte%20de%20m%C3%A9moire%20flash
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mémoire à circuits intégrés montée sur une carte électronique qui contient des circuits logiques de rafraîchissement et de secours et est généralement pilotée par un microprocesseur. 4, record 3, French, - carte%20m%C3%A9moire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La carte flash est l'équivalent d'un disque dur interne. Elle possède les mêmes caractéristiques qu'un disque dur et permet les mêmes applications. 3, record 3, French, - carte%20m%C3%A9moire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Memorias (Computadoras)
- Fotografía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- tarjeta de memoria
1, record 3, Spanish, tarjeta%20de%20memoria
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El futuro de [las memorias USB] es integrarse en otros [dispositivos], puesto que cámaras, reproductores de música o PDA [asistentes personales digitales] sirven también para almacenar y transportar datos en sus tarjetas de memoria. 1, record 3, Spanish, - tarjeta%20de%20memoria
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-09-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Circuits Technology
- Computer Memories
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- RAM card
1, record 4, English, RAM%20card
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- random access memory card 2, record 4, English, random%20access%20memory%20card
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A printed circuit board containing RAM chips. 3, record 4, English, - RAM%20card
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
By plugging such a board into some computers, their main storage can be expanded. 3, record 4, English, - RAM%20card
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Technologie des circuits électroniques
- Mémoires (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- carte mémoire
1, record 4, French, carte%20m%C3%A9moire
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- carte mémoire vive 2, record 4, French, carte%20m%C3%A9moire%20vive
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Carte additionnelle qui contient la mémoire RAM et l'interface logique nécessaires pour décoder les adresses mémoire. 1, record 4, French, - carte%20m%C3%A9moire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tecnología de los circuitos electrónicos
- Memorias (Computadoras)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- tarjeta de memoria de acceso al azar
1, record 4, Spanish, tarjeta%20de%20memoria%20de%20acceso%20al%20azar
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- tarjeta de circuito de memoria de acceso aleatorio 2, record 4, Spanish, tarjeta%20de%20circuito%20de%20memoria%20de%20acceso%20aleatorio
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Circuito impreso en forma de tarjeta, que contiene microcircuitos de memoria al azar. 1, record 4, Spanish, - tarjeta%20de%20memoria%20de%20acceso%20al%20azar
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Al conectarse dicha tarjeta en algunas computadoras (ordenadores) se extiende su memoria principal. 1, record 4, Spanish, - tarjeta%20de%20memoria%20de%20acceso%20al%20azar
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