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Record 1 2004-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
DEF

A small, removable flat case containing two reels and magnetic tape that winds between them, used in storing and retrieving data.

OBS

When the driving mechanisms are not of concern, the terms "cassette" and "cartridge" are sometimes used interchangeably.

OBS

cassette; magnetic tape cassette: terms standardized by CSA and ISO.

OBS

Compare with "magnetic tape cartridge".

Key term(s)
  • tape cassette

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)
DEF

Petit boîtier plat et amovible contenant deux bobines et une bande magnétique entraînée entre elles, et servant au stockage et à l'extraction de données.

OBS

Lorsque les mécanismes d'entraînement ne sont pas essentiels, les termes «cassette» et «cartouche» sont parfois utilisés de façon interchangeable.

OBS

cassette; cassette de bande magnétique : termes normalisés par l'ISO et la CSA.

OBS

comparer avec «cartouche magnétique» et «cartouche de bande magnétique».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medios de almacenamiento (Procesamiento de datos)
DEF

Medio de almacenamiento secuencial autocontenido, que consta de cinta magnética y carretes (uno para el suministro y el otro para el enrollado), usado en los sistemas de microcomputadoras (microordenadores) para registro digital de información.

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