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MICROPROCESSOR [100 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2025-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biotechnology
  • Scientific Instruments
CONT

... organ-on-a-chip strives to mimic the structures of organs that can be used as disease or toxicity models for drug screening.

OBS

In the organ-on-a-chip concept, cells are cultured inside a so-called "chip. "This chip is not a microprocessor or integrated circuit such as those present in many electronic devices, but it is often made using the same type of microfabrication process in a clean(completely dust-free) room..., hence the term.

Key term(s)
  • organ on a chip
  • organ on chip

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biotechnologie
  • Instruments scientifiques
CONT

Les organes sur puces sont des reproductions microscopiques des organes humains. Ces systèmes miniaturisés imiteront les fonctionnalités, l'environnement physico-chimique et les processus biologiques des organes humains. Constitués de cellules humaines, ils concilient la pertinence d'un système fonctionnel avec des techniques d'observation et de mesures inaccessibles in vivo.

OBS

Le mot «puce» dans le nom des organes sur puce émane des techniques de fabrication mise en œuvre pour les créer. En effet, celles-ci résultent d'un transfert des techniques de microfabrication développées pour la confection de composants électroniques pour les ordinateurs au domaine de la microfluidique, comme la photolithographie et la gravure chimique ou physique.

Spanish

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Record 2 2024-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
CONT

The double-clocked 66 MHz [megahertz] version executed instructions at the rate of 66 MHz, with memory transfers executing at the rate of 33 MHz.(This is why it was called a double-clocked microprocessor.)

Key term(s)
  • double clocked microprocessor
  • double-clocked micro-processor
  • double clocked micro-processor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
Key term(s)
  • micro-processeur à double fréquence
  • micro processeur à double fréquence

Spanish

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Record 3 2024-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Components
DEF

A microsensor integrated with signal-conditioning electronics such as analog-to-digital converters on a single silicon chip to form an integrated microelectromechanical component that can process information itself or communicate with an embedded microprocessor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants électroniques

Spanish

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Record 4 2023-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

A vision processing unit, or VPU, is a specialized type of microprocessor that is designed to efficiently process the large amounts of data that are typically associated with computer vision applications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
  • Intelligence artificielle
  • Automatisation et applications
CONT

Un processeur visuel (en anglais VPU) est un nouveau type de microprocesseur spécialement conçu pour accélérer les tâches de vision artificielle.

Spanish

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Record 5 2023-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Archaeology
CONT

As far as guidance along the desired survey track there was a left/right indicator controlled from the microprocessor mounted on top of the control panel. Tracks were spaced at 50 m, a spacing deemed appropriate from previous experience with shipwrecks on the Texas coast.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Archéologie

Spanish

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Record 6 2022-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
  • Semiconductors (Electronics)
CONT

The microcomputer includes an 8-bit complementary metal-oxide semiconductor(CMOS) microprocessor interfacing with a combination random access memory(RAM)/read-only memory(ROM) via an 8-bit bidirectional microprocessor data bus.

CONT

A CMOS(complementary metal oxide semiconductor) microprocessor is utilized to sample and digitize analog signals and to record them on a magnetic tape cassette.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
  • Semi-conducteurs (Électronique)
CONT

[…] la mémoire EEPROM [mémoire morte programmable effaçable électriquement] est la plus utilisée actuellement du fait du problème d'intégration de mémoire FRAM [mémoire vive ferroélectrique] avec des microprocesseurs CMOS [semiconducteur complémentaire à l'oxyde de métal] dans une unique puce […]

OBS

CMOS : semiconducteur complémentaire à l'oxyde de métal.

Key term(s)
  • microprocesseur semiconducteur complémentaire à l'oxyde de métal

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
  • Semiconductores (Electrónica)
OBS

CMOS: metal-óxido-semiconductor complementario.

Key term(s)
  • microprocesador metal-óxido-semiconductor complementario
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Record 7 2022-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
  • Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
CONT

Modern superscalar microprocessors try to perform anywhere from three to six instructions in each stage. Hence, a 250-megahertz, four-way superscalar microprocessor can execute a billion instructions per second.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
  • Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
CONT

Les [...] microprocesseurs superscalaires démarrent trois à six instructions par cycle d'horloge. Un microprocesseur superscalaire à quatre instructions et cadencé à 250 mégahertz, par exemple, exécuterait un milliard d'instructions par seconde.

CONT

Depuis 1971, les microprocesseurs ont envahi le monde. D'abord sous forme de 8 bits, puis de 16 bits, avant que n'apparaissent [...] les microprocesseurs superscalaires [...] de 32 ou 64 bits.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
  • Circuitos impresos y microelectrónica
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Record 8 2022-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
  • Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
CONT

In 1988, Intel shipped the first single-chip microprocessor which can perform more than one floating-point operations per clock cycle...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
  • Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
CONT

Cette famille de microprocesseurs monopuces, 64 bits, a été spécialement conçue [...] pour le type de tâches confiées aux serveurs sur l'AS/400.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
  • Circuitos impresos y microelectrónica
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Record 9 2019-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Memories
DEF

A cache designed to fit in series between the microprocessor and the main system memory.

CONT

All memory requests from the microprocessor are first sent to the cache, then from the cache to main system memory if necessary.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
DEF

Mémoire à hautes performances dont le contrôleur est placé en série entre le processeur et la mémoire principale.

OBS

Le taux d'utilisation du bus mémoire est ainsi réduit au minimum, avec seulement les accès à la mémoire vive lorsqu'il y a échec en mémoire cache.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Memorias (Computadoras)
OBS

caché: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que la forma homónima "caché", procedente del inglés "cache", como equivalente de "memoria caché", la de "acceso rápido de una computadora, que guarda temporalmente las últimas informaciones procesadas"[,] es voz femenina e invariable en el número cuando se emplea como adjetivo (las "memorias caché"), pero sustantivada admite el plural (las "cachés").

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Record 10 2019-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Memories
DEF

A cache designed to fit onto the memory bus in parallel with the microprocessor and the main system memory.

OBS

All memory requests from the microprocessor are sent simultaneously to the cache and main system memory. If a cache hit occurs, the cache returns the information.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
DEF

Mémoire à hautes performances dont le contrôleur fonctionne parallèlement au bus mémoire [...]

OBS

[...] tous les accès étant simultanément doublés vers la mémoire vive et la mémoire cache, ce qui signifie qu'un accès réussi en mémoire cache interrompt la tentative d'accès en mémoire vive.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Memorias (Computadoras)
OBS

caché: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que la forma homónima "caché", procedente del inglés "cache", como equivalente de "memoria caché", la de "acceso rápido de una computadora, que guarda temporalmente las últimas informaciones procesadas"[,] es voz femenina e invariable en el número cuando se emplea como adjetivo (las "memorias caché"), pero sustantivada admite el plural (las "cachés").

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Record 11 2017-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Memories
  • Computer Graphics
DEF

An additional memory card that permits a microprocessor to perform graphics functions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
  • Infographie
DEF

Carte de mémoire que l'on ajoute à un micro-ordinateur afin de lui permettre la mise en œuvre de fonctions graphiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Memorias (Computadoras)
  • Gráficos de computadora
DEF

Dispositivo periférico que le permite a una computadora (ordenador) procesar y visualizar los gráficos.

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Record 12 2017-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
DEF

A processor whose miniaturized elements are placed into one or more integrated circuits.

OBS

microprocessor : term standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission].

OBS

microprocessor : term and definition standardized by the CSA.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
DEF

Processeur dont les éléments miniaturisés sont fixés sur un ou plusieurs circuits intégrés.

OBS

microprocesseur : terme normalisé par l’ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale].

OBS

microprocesseur : terme et définition normalisés par la CSA.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
DEF

Procesador cuyos elementos han sido miniaturizados en uno o pocos circuitos integrados.

CONT

Los microprocesadores son la base de los microordenadores y de los equipos informáticos mayores; un microprocesador avanzado tiene más poder de procesamiento que un macroordenador de hace pocos años.

OBS

Se emplean en minicomputadoras, unidades centrales y dispositivos periféricos, como también en prácticamente todos los productos industriales y del consumidor.

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Record 13 2016-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Radiation Protection
OBS

Electronic pocket dosimeter.... Small, light-weight portable radiation measurement apparatus provides accurate quantitative measurement of radiation dosage and dosage rates. Such apparatus, referred to as a dosimeter, is housed in a ruggedized housing that is only about 1/2 the volume of a package of cigarettes, may easily be clipped to clothing or carried in a shirt pocket, and is powered by a conventional alkaline AA-sized battery. Included in the housing are a geiger tube for detecting radiation, a high voltage power supply for providing power to the geiger tube, a counting circuit for counting geiger pulses generated by the geiger tube, a microprocessor circuit for processing the geiger pulses in accordance with a prescribed program to determine the dose or dosage rate to which the geiger tube has been exposed, and a digital display that displays the dosage rates thus determined.

OBS

alarm pocket dosimeter; APD: term and abbreviation extracted from the “Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Radioprotection
OBS

dosimètre de poche à alarme : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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Record 14 2016-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
  • Printing Machines and Equipment
DEF

An ink jet printer in which the printing process consists of tiny bubbles of ink that are driven by a microprocessor.

Key term(s)
  • bubble-jet printer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
  • Équipement (Imprimerie et arts graphiques)
DEF

Imprimante à jet d'encre dans laquelle l'impression est obtenue au moyen de minuscules bulles d'encre sous la commande d'un microprocesseur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
  • Equipo (Artes gráficas e imprenta)
DEF

Impresora de no impacto en la cual los caracteres se forman por la proyección de partículas de tinta sobre el papel.

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Record 15 2016-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
  • Testing and Debugging
CONT

[Our company] has incorporated intelligence into the microprocessor analyzers... Measurements such as conductivity can be critical to your process and must be strictly monitored and maintained. [Microprocessor analyzer] intelligence goes beyond measurement and control; it provides the user with all necessary historical data, including events such as calibration, upsets, diagnostics and more.

Key term(s)
  • micro-processor analyzer
  • micro-processor analyser

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
  • Test et débogage
DEF

Appareil qui sert à observer le comportement d'un système et à repérer les problèmes relatifs à l'identification des composants ou des modules défectueux tant au niveau du matériel que du logiciel.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
  • Prueba y depuración
DEF

Instrumento empleado para diseñar, detectar y solucionar problemas y comprobar tanto el equipo físico como la programática en los sistemas que usan los microprocesadores.

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Record 16 2016-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

A computer-based ignition system which is usually a part of the electronic engine control unit (ECU).

OBS

ECU consists of a central control unit(CPU) or a microprocessor, random access memory(RAM), read only memory(ROM), and input/output interfaces. Based on information from input sensors(engine air flow, coolant temperature, crank position, throttle position, etc.), ECU determines optimum settings for the output actuators of fuel injection, ignition timing, idle speed, etc.

OBS

computer-controlled ignition system; digital ignition system: terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Système d'allumage commandé par ordinateur généralement utilisé comme composant de l'unité de contrôle électronique du moteur (ECU).

OBS

L'ECU se compose d'une unité de contrôle centrale (CPU) ou d'un microprocesseur, d'une mémoire vive (RAM), d'une mémoire morte (ROM), et d'interfaces entrée/sortie. Selon les informations issues des capteurs d'entrée (débit d'air moteur, température du liquide de refroidissement, position de vilebrequin, position de l'accélérateur, etc.), l'ECU détermine les paramètres optimaux pour les actionneurs d'injection de combustible, d'avance à l'allumage, de ralenti, etc.

OBS

système d'allumage commandé par ordinateur; système d'allumage à commande numérique : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 17 2016-05-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Household Utensils and Appliances (General)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A home appliance that contains a microprocessor capable of receiving and sending signals to a home automation system control unit or to a remote control point, such as a utility.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement ménager (Généralités)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Électroménager à microprocesseur capable de recevoir et de transmettre des signaux à l’unité de commande d’un système domotique ou à un poste de commande à distance, comme une entreprise de service public.

Spanish

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Record 18 2016-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
DEF

Constructed to form an integral part of a larger unit[.]

PHR

Built-in ice maker, built-in water softener.

PHR

Built-in microprocessor, built-in protection mechanism.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
OBS

incorporer : Intégrer un élément à un ensemble; faire entrer une partie dans un tout.

PHR

Adoucisseur incorporé.

PHR

Dispositif de protection incorporé, microprocesseur incorporé.

Spanish

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Record 19 2014-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Corporate Security
  • Security Devices
  • Banking
  • Electronic Commerce
DEF

A credit-card-type electronic card that contains a microprocessor programmed to perform various functions when inserted at a suitable terminal.

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.

OBS

Examples of these functions are communications, identification, medical records and electronic banking.

Key term(s)
  • SLT card
  • solid logic Technology card
  • smartcard

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Banque
  • Commerce électronique
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.

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.

OBS

Des exemples de ces fonctions sont les communications, l'identification, les enregistrements de données médicales, les opérations bancaires.

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.

Key term(s)
  • cartette
  • carte futée
  • carte à puce et à piste
  • carte à microprocesseur intégré

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Seguridad general de la empresa
  • Dispositivos de seguridad
  • Operaciones bancarias
  • Comercio electrónico
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.

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.

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Record 20 2013-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Mathematics
DEF

A billion floating point operations.

OBS

giga: Ten to the ninth power, 1 000 000 000 in decimal notation. When referring to storage capacity, two to the thirtieth power, 1 073 741 824 in decimal notation.

OBS

Floating Point Operation(FLOP)... describes a single manipulation of a floating point number in a microprocessor. One measure of the speed of a microprocessor is how many FLOPs can be accomplished in a second.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques informatiques
DEF

Un milliard d'opérations en virgule flottante.

CONT

[...] ordinateurs de grande puissance atteignant les dix gigaflops (moins d'un gigaflop à ce jour).

CONT

Le futur GF10 de Control Data devrait comporter huit processeurs. Cette machine devrait atteindre la puissance théorique de 10 GFlops, soit dix milliards d'opérations par secondes.

Spanish

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Record 21 2013-04-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Insulators and Supporting Materials (Electr.)
CONT

The CIAP is made up of a hot-stick-mounted probe and a radio remote with a touchscreen display. The probe has a proximity sensor, a small hammer and a miniaturemicrophone to pick up sound samples. A microprocessor digitizes and processes thesound, and transmits a diagnostic to the remote, which displays it on the touch screen. Three samples taken at different points on the shed are enough to obtain a diagnosticfor the insulator.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Isolateurs et supports (Électricité)
CONT

Le DIF comprend une sonde manipulée au bout d’une perche isolante et unetélécommande radio munie d’un afficheur à écran tactile. La sonde comporte undétecteur de proximité, un petit percuteur et un microphone miniature qui serventà prélever des échantillons sonores. Un microprocesseur procède au traitementnumérique de ces sons et transmet un diagnostic à la télécommande qui l’affichesur l’écran tactile. Seulement trois échantillons pris à différents points de la jupe del’isolateur permettent d’obtenir un diagnostic de l’appareil.

Spanish

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Record 22 2012-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Naval Forces
  • Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
  • Sea Operations (Military)
CONT

Each console is driven by Atlas Elektronic MPR3200 computer based on Motorola 68303 microprocessor, and has two raster-scan screens to display tactical data and synthetically generated images and symbology, plus television and infrared data.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces navales
  • Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
  • Opérations en mer (Militaire)
CONT

Le Satir III comporte douze consoles intelligentes intégrées en réseau local, chacune dotée de calculateurs Atlas de Elektronics à microprocesseurs Motorola 68030 et de deux écrans à balayage linéaire qui affichent l'information tactique avec symbologie et images synthétiques, TV ou infrarouge.

Spanish

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Record 23 2012-06-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
DEF

A modem that has a microprocessor which means that it does some checking as opposed to simply transmitting data.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
OBS

Sur le modèle de carte à microprocesseur.

OBS

modem à microprocesseur : terme uniformisé par le CN.

Spanish

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Record 24 2012-05-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

A microprocessor timer used to count time for real-time applications.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
DEF

Circuito integrado estándar que permite la obtención de intervalos de tiempo que pueden ser programados por el usuario.

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Record 25 2012-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators
CONT

Besides a microprocessor, these single-chip microcomputers generally include a small amount of read/write and read-only memory, several input and output ports, and some of the other basic subsystem functions.

Key term(s)
  • single-chip computer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
CONT

Ainsi, successivement, ont été conditionnés en un seul boîtier: quelques fonctions logiques élémentaires, une fonction de calcul évoluée, une unité centrale de traitement complète, ou microprocesseur, des mémoires de quelques centaines, puis quelques milliers, puis quelques dizaines de milliers d'éléments binaires, et même un ensemble unité centrale avec mémoire et système d'entrée/sortie, appelé micro-ordinateur monobloc.

OBS

monopuce (single-chip).

Spanish

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Record 26 2012-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • Operating Systems (Software)
  • Simulation (Cybernetic Systems)
CONT

An in-circuit emulator is a program plus a board that simulates(or, in fact, emulates) the execution of the microprocessor in "almost" real-time. The in-circuit emulator executes within the system development cabinet and requires an additional board plus external cable.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
  • Simulation (Systèmes cybernétiques)
DEF

Système d'aide au développement d'un dispositif à microprocesseur.

CONT

Un émulateur en-circuit est un programme plus une carte qui simule (ou, en fait, émule) le comportement du microprocesseur «presque» en temps réel.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
  • Sistemas operativos (Soporte lógico)
  • Simulación (Sistemas cibernéticos)
DEF

Unidad para emular el prototipo y la producción de la microcomputadora (microordenador) de un usuario en su ambiente operativo actual.

CONT

El emulador en circuito permite el control temprano del sistema usando un emulador en lugar del procesador. Así el usuario puede interrogar, revisar y depurar el sistema en un ambiente de tiempo real.

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Record 27 2011-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators
DEF

A computer whose elements RAM, ROM, CPU and input/output interfaces - are implemented on a single chip.

OBS

Sometimes synonymous with microprocessor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
DEF

Ordinateur tenant sur un seul chip.

Spanish

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Record 28 2011-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
CONT

micromainframe : Bell Lab's 32-bit digital microprocessor(that) contains 100, 000 transistors and(that) is claimed to have "three-quarters" of the processing power of current medium-sized mainframe computers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
DEF

Procesador de unidad central microminiaturizado en una o más microplaquetas o microcircuitos.

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Record 29 2011-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
CONT

An important variation to the fixed word length of 4-bit, and 8-bit microprocessor designs is the building block design using either 2-bit or 4-bit "slices" that can be used to build up 8-, 12-, 16-, 24-and 32-bit wide architectures.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
DEF

Planteamiento de bloques de construcción de un microprocesador de 2 o 4 bits que pueden encadenarse para construir sistemas de 8, 16 o 32 bits.

OBS

Una mayor longitud de palabra ofrece un mayor rendimiento y una programación más fácil, mientras que las longitudes más cortas requieren menos equipos físicos y memorias más pequeñas.

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Record 30 2010-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Electronic Components
  • Computers and Calculators
OBS

i860 microprocessor : A trademark of Intel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Composants électroniques
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
CONT

Un million de transistors sur 1,5 cm2 (presque quatre fois plus que l'actuelle génération de microprocesseurs), une puissance de calcul équivalente à celle d'un super-ordinateur du type Cray One, le microprocesseur i860 récemment présenté par la société Intel constitue l'un des plus importants événements informatiques de l'année.

OBS

microprocesseur i860 : Marque de commerce de la compagnie Intel.

Spanish

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Record 31 2010-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Signalling (Rail Transport)
  • Computer Hardware
OBS

The DHP2000 is a microcomputer which is designed around the Z80 microprocessor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Signalisation (Transport par rail)
  • Matériel informatique
DEF

Châssis de l'armoire d'appareillage qui héberge l'électronique du DHP2000, le micro-ordinateur des installations de détection en voie.

OBS

Solution proposée par la Traduction.

Spanish

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Record 32 - external organization data 2009-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
06.04.04 (19762)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

read/write or re-programmable tag credit card sized

OBS

Data may be accessed via direct contact, through a microprocessor(smart card) or via a radio link(non-contact).

OBS

memory card: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 19762-4:2008].

French

Spanish

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Record 33 2008-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Memories
  • Photography
DEF

A semiconductor type of memory board that includes refresh and standby logic, and is usually driven by a microprocessor.

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
  • Photographie
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.

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.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Memorias (Computadoras)
  • Fotografía
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.

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Record 34 2008-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Meats and Meat Industries
CONT

The advanced microprocessor design of Anitech's on-line or stand-alone PG-100 Electronic Pork Grader provides the ultimate in speed, convenience and accuracy. The top display on this unit reveals fat thickness, lean meat thickness, meat percentage, carcass class and error codes. The bottom display shows carcass number, lot number, programmable messages, function and function mode.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie

Spanish

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Record 35 2006-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
DEF

A chip designed to do its particular jobs extremely fast(e. g. processing 3-D graphics, decoding and playing movies, processing sound) but which is inflexible in comparison with a microprocessor(that can switch tasks).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique

Spanish

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Record 36 - external organization data 2006-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies)
01.03.09 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

processor whose elements have been miniaturized into one or a few integrated circuits

OBS

microprocessor : term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-1 : 1993].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
01.03.09 (2382)
ISO/IEC standard entry number
DEF

processeur dont tous les éléments sont miniaturisés en un seul ou en quelques circuits intégrés

OBS

microprocesseur : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-1:1993].

Spanish

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Record 37 2006-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators
  • Artificial Intelligence
CONT

RISC-reduced instruction set computer. The microprocessor, the VLSI chip that serves as the "brain" of a computer, performs all the arithmetic and logical operations within the machine. Microprocessors have become progressively more complex and more powerful, and include a richer, more versatile set of instructions. But noticing that "average" programs spend 90 per cent of their time executing about 10 per cent of the simpler instructions, some designers have taken a reverse track. Attempting to increase speed, they designed ;large, powerful microprocessors which perform only the simpler, faster instructions. RISC processors are used for some fancy workstations, but as our desire for computing power increases and the prices of workstations fall, workstations are becoming an option at the high end of the personal-computer market.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
  • Intelligence artificielle
DEF

Ordinateur qui n'offre que les fonctions essentielles et qui supprime de nombreuses instructions des ordinateurs classiques.

OBS

Le RISC tend à ne doter le processeur que de fonctions très simples, très vite exécutées.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Computadoras y calculadoras
  • Inteligencia artificial
DEF

Unidad central de procesamiento (UCP) en que se ha reducido a un mínimo, el número de instrucciones que el procesador puede ejecutar para aumentar la velocidad del procesamiento.

Key term(s)
  • computadora de grupo reducido de instrucciones
  • ordenador de grupo reducido de instrucciones
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Record 38 2006-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
DEF

Copper circuits in which signals transit, linking the microprocessor to its peripherals.

CONT

Local-bus technology breaks the bottleneck by bringing peripherals like video controllers up to clock speed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
DEF

Ensemble de pistes de cuivre qui servent de circuit aux signaux, permettant ainsi au microprocesseur de communiquer avec ses périphériques.

CONT

Le bus local VL-Bus donne la possibilité à une carte d'extension de prendre le contrôle du bus : on appelle cette fonction bus mastering.

OBS

Un bus local est un bus spécialisé sur 32 bits consacrés à l'affichage.

Spanish

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Record 39 2005-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
  • Computer Mathematics
DEF

A chip design based on Dr. Coleman's high-speed logarithmic arithmetic(HSLA) that would be twice as fast as a conventional microprocessor chip.

OBS

... it is ideal for 3-D acceleration and rendering, for control systems in fly-by-wire aircraft, and for digital signal processing.

OBS

HSLA: high-speed logarithmic arithmetic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique
  • Mathématiques informatiques

Spanish

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Record 40 2004-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
DEF

A microprogrammed machine, a microprocessor, or a microcomputer used in a control operation; that is to direct or make changes in a process or operation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
DEF

Máquina microprogramada (microcomputadora, microordenador o microprocesador) usada en una operación de control; es decir, para dirigir o efectuar cambios en un proceso u operación.

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Record 41 2004-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Testing and Debugging
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

A test routine used to exercise the microprocessor and detect faults.

CONT

Microdiagnostics are usually controlled by the microprocessor control store, which may be a RAM to allow writing capability. On most systems, microdiagnostics can detect a problem in a few seconds.

OBS

microdiagnostic: term standardized by CSA.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Test et débogage
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
DEF

Sous-programme destiné à détecter les défauts de fonctionnement d'un micro-ordinateur.

OBS

microdiagnostic : terme normalisé par la CSA.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Prueba y depuración
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
DEF

Rutina de ensayo usada para hacer trabajar el microprocesador y detectar los fallos.

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Record 42 2004-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Software
DEF

The use of a permanent, stored program to interpret instructions in a microprogram.

CONT

The Tab 501 punches, prints, interprets, verifies and corrects with electronic speed and accuracy and does it quietly. Its Microprocessor logic and buffered memory produce dramatic improvements in operator performance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Logiciels
CONT

La 501 de TAB perfore, imprime, traduit, vérifie et corrige à une vitesse et une précision électroniques et le fait sans bruit. Sa logique microprogrammée et sa mémoire régulatrice améliorent d'une manière sensationnelle la performance des opératrices.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Soporte lógico (Software)
DEF

Uso de programas almacenados permanentemente para interpretar las instrucciones en un microprograma.

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Record 43 2004-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Components
DEF

A circuit board which contains a microprocessor or microprocessing elements. A 144-pin edge connector is used for interfacing to other units.

OBS

They are designed for computer-oriented equipment such as data terminals [as well as] test systems, communications equipment, machine tool controllers [etc.].

French

Domaine(s)
  • Composants électroniques
DEF

Carte équipée d'un microprocesseur et des composants connexes servant dans les périphériques dits "intelligents". Ces cartes servent également au fonctionnement automatique d'autres matériels en télécommunication, en robotique, en avionique et, de plus en plus, en automobile.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Componentes electrónicos
DEF

Tarjeta de circuitos que contiene un microprocesador o elementos de microprocesador; empleándose un conector con un borde de 144 alfileres (contactos) para la interfaz con otras unidades.

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Record 44 2004-08-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
CONT

microprocessor development systems-Most development systems provide flexible, inexpensive and simplified methods for OEM(Original Equipment Manufacturers) product development. Most use RAM for program storage instead of ROM, making program loading and modification easier.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
OBS

Il existe deux sortes de systèmes de développement : celui du constructeur, construit avec le même microprocesseur de l'application, ou le système universel pouvant supporter n'importe quel microprocesseur.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
DEF

Equipo físico de computación y programática, utilizado para diseñar y probar sistemas basados en microprocesadores. Está formado por un bastidor o armazón, una fuente de alimentación, tarjetas en las que se pueden conectar diferentes circuitos integrados, editores, ensambladores, compiladores de lenguajes especializados.

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Record 45 2004-08-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electronic Circuits Technology
CONT

A 3. 2-MHz crystal-controlled oscillator, in conjunction with a binary counter and gating circuits, controls the timing pulses from the microprocessor for program control of Doppler signal processing operations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technologie des circuits électroniques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tecnología de los circuitos electrónicos
DEF

Circuito que funciona como un conmutador selectivo, permitiendo la conducción solamente durante intervalos de tiempo seleccionados, o cuando la magnitud de la señal está comprendida dentro de ciertos límites.

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Record 46 2004-07-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Memories
DEF

A single read-only chip that contains all programming to control a manufacturer's microprocessor. Because these programming instructions are common to all similar micros, CROMs are incorporated into peripheral hardware to test and develop programs before attempting to run them on the microprocessor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Memorias (Computadoras)
DEF

Almacenamiento de sólo lectura, en el bloque de control de algunos microprocesadores, programado para decodificar la lógica de control.

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Record 47 2004-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
DEF

A copy machine that uses a microprocessor for self-diagnosis and function control and can be programmed to do complex copying and collating jobs.

OBS

intelligent copier: term standardized by CSA.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
OBS

copieur à microprocesseur : terme normalisé par la CSA.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
DEF

Copiador/a digital donde, antes de hacerse la impresión propiamente dicha, puede ejecutarse la manipulación de las imágenes, la conversión a escala, la fusión, la intervención, la inversión.

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Record 48 2004-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
DEF

A microprocessor on a single integrated circuit intended to operate as an embedded system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
DEF

Circuit intégré comprenant essentiellement un microprocesseur, ses mémoires et des éléments personnalisés selon l'application.

OBS

Les microcontrôleurs sont d'usage courant, par exemple dans les périphériques d'ordinateurs, les missiles, l'automobile, les appareils domestiques.

Spanish

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Record 49 2004-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
  • Printed Circuits and Microelectronics
DEF

A chip used with a microprocessor chip or CPU chip to provide help with computer functions, e. g. an IOP chip, a maths chip, a chip for a timer circuit, a chip for direct memory access.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
  • Circuits imprimés et micro-électronique

Spanish

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Record 50 2002-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Transmission
CONT

Here, a microprocessor is connected to a memory that is probably a mixture of read-only memory(ROM) and random-access memory(RAM).... The key feature of this system differentiating it from the classic computer applications is the presence of sensors and effectors as the input/output system. The sensors consist of devices that sample parameters in the environment and convert the outputs into digital form, if they are not already digital, for processing. Temperature, position, video, and velocity sensors are the kinds of sensors used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
  • Intelligence artificielle
  • Transmission de données
OBS

Voir transmetteur de position.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
  • Inteligencia artificial
  • Transmisión de datos
DEF

Dispositivo para medir una posición y convertir dicha medida en una forma conveniente para la transmisión de los datos.

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Record 51 2002-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
DEF

Holding slot built into the housing of some microprocessor units so that cards can be added in order to increase capabilities without hardware modification.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
DEF

Ranura de montaje en la armazón de algunas unidades de microprocesadores, de modo que puedan agregarse tarjetas para incrementar las capacidades del mismo sin necesidad de modificar el equipo de computación en sí mismo.

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Record 52 2002-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
  • Computer Graphics
CONT

This type of system takes light readings from many different areas of the framed image. The microprocessor then uses this information to produce an integrated reading which will take into account the differences within the frame.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
  • Infographie
DEF

Système à microprocesseur dont sont munis les appareils photos numériques, qui permet d'effectuer une lecture des différentes zones d'une image et d'en pondérer les résultats en vue d'une exposition adéquate.

Spanish

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Record 53 2002-07-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Photography
CONT

averaging : This type of system takes a light reading from many different areas of the frame. The microprocessor then uses this information to produce an integrated reading which will take into account the differences within the frame.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Photographie
CONT

mesure matricielle. Ce type de mesure de lumière effectue plusieurs mesures (une par segment) sur la surface globale de l'image et calcule, suivant une mémoire de cas programmés, la meilleure exposition possible suivant les conditions d'éclairement.

Spanish

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Record 54 2002-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Software
DEF

Software that is part of a larger system and performs some of the requirements of that system.

CONT

Embedded software can be as simple as the microcode instruction set of a microprocessor or as complex as the security software inside a set-top cable modem box. Embedded software performs a specific function not under the control of the primary user...

OBS

Software used in an aircraft or rapid transit system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Logiciels
DEF

Logiciel qui pilote le fonctionnement d'un dispositif doté d'une électronique à microprocesseur.

CONT

Les logiciels enfouis sont inséparables de tous les appareils dotés d'une électronique numérique. Les plus simples ne dépassent pas quelques kilo-octets de programme. Les plus complexes dépassent le million d'octets et s'accompagnent d'un système d'exploitation en temps réel. Suivant leur taille, ces logiciels sont implantés dans des circuits intégrés (Eprom, mémoires flash...), voire sur disque dur. On les trouve aussi bien dans les appareils de mesure que dans les systèmes de télécommunications (téléphones, routeurs...), les pompes à essence, les robots, les avions ou les systèmes d'armes.

Spanish

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Record 55 2001-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications Transmission
  • Telecommunications Facilities
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A program, either in a microprocessor or more usually in a separate input/output(I/O) controller, that directs traffic on the computer bus or input/output paths.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
  • Installations de télécommunications
  • Internet et télématique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
  • Instalaciones de telecomunicaciones
  • Internet y telemática
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Record 56 2001-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Industrial Techniques and Processes
  • Computer Mathematics
CONT

When specifying a mass flow control system, the first consideration is whether the process will take place at constant system pressure, constant throughput, and/or predetermined gas flow ratio. Another important consideration is whether system control will be automatic(microprocessor) or manual(setpoint potentiometers).... There are three major state-of-the-art systems that can be identified. The first uses a flowmeter(s)... as the primary transducer(s) to monitor mass flow. Using this format, a signal is compared in control circuitry to a setpoint signal. This generates an error voltage which is used to drive a valve, thus continuously controlling the flow. The second major type of system uses a pressure transducer as the primary sensing element. System pressure is held either constant or varied at a predetermined rate by controlling the mass flow rate of process gases. This leads to a third type of system that slaves valves and flowmeters to the primary sensing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques industrielles
  • Mathématiques informatiques

Spanish

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Record 57 2001-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sciences - General
CONT

The RBA-5 is a microprocessor controlled five channel photon and electron beam analyzer that provides a simple and reliable way of measuring and displaying dose, dose rate, ratio to center dose, and routinely verifies constancy, flatness and symmetry at any gantry angle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences - Généralités

Spanish

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Record 58 2000-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
CONT

microprocessor-controlled video disk : the combination of a microprocessor and the frame number code recorded in the vertical interval of the video picture.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique

Spanish

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Record 59 2000-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Memories
  • Life Cycle (Informatics)
DEF

A microprocessor in which the major logic of the central processor is partitioned into a set of large-scale-integration circuits, as opposed to being placed on a single chip.

Key term(s)
  • slice microprocessor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
  • Cycle de vie (Informatique)
DEF

Microprocesseur dont l'architecture est construite par l'assemblage d'unités de traitement de haute performance (tranches).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Memorias (Computadoras)
  • Ciclo de vida (Informática)
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Record 60 2000-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Burners and Steamfitting
  • Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
CONT

The thermopile heat of combustion detector is at the heart of each heating value transmitter. Air is used as a heat transfer media and flows around the combustion chamber. Any increase in the heat produced by the combustion of a controlled sample of process gas is immediately sensed and reported to the microprocessor. Air enters the combustion chamber on the outside cold junctions where its heat is measured, then flows down the outside of the thermopile towards the viewer to turn through 180° past the end of the thermopile assembly and then flows up through the heat exchanger... to mix with the heated flue gases from the burner.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fumisterie et brûleurs
  • Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)

Spanish

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Record 61 1999-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
  • Air Conditioning and Heating
  • Heat Exchangers
CONT

Boland Trane now represents Multistack, the manufacturer of water [and air] chillers for the existing building market.... Some of the features [are :] Fit through narrow doorways 24-inches wide.... Be installed in stages to match cooling load increases. Modular design permits Multistack to be installed in stages to precisely match growth requirements.... Provide full load operating efficiencies to 14. 5 EER and maintain peak efficiency at low load. A built-in microprocessor control automatically adjusts the number of compressors on line to precisely match the load.

CONT

Multistack Modular Chillers always operate at their best efficiency ... At low loads, some of the module compressors are shut down while only the compressors needed to meet demand continue to run at optimum efficiency.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Machines frigorifiques
  • Conditionnement de l'air et chauffage
  • Échangeurs de chaleur
OBS

Multistack : nom du fabricant, à West Salem, Wisconsin, aux États-Unis. Propositions par analogie avec l'expression «unité empilable MultiStack», relevée dans l'Internet, et qui se rapporte à un concentrateur, dans le domaine informatique. Voir aussi la justification qui suit.

OBS

Produits réseau d'interconnexion. [...] Tous les concentrateurs de la famille DECrepeater 90 [...] s'utilisent dans le système Multistack sous la forme de modules autonomes empilables.

Spanish

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Record 62 1999-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
DEF

A microprocessor combining a conventional processor with a reconfigurable circuitry in a single chip.

Key term(s)
  • hybrid microchip

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
OBS

Voir ordinateur monopuce et ordinateur hybride.

Spanish

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Record 63 1999-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Display Technology
CONT

(In the 8080 microprocessor). Two buffer registers are used by the ALU. The accumulator is followed by a buffer called ACT or "temporary accumulator". The right input of the ALU is buffered by the TMP or "temporary register".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
CONT

L'UAL est munie d'un accumulateur A plus un registre tampon ACT (Accumulateur temporaire) ainsi que d'un registre tampon à son entrée droite (TMP = Temporaire).

Spanish

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Record 64 1998-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
  • Computer Programs and Programming
CONT

Available in 2400, 4800 and 9600 bps models, the MPX family of high speed signal processing modems features unique LSI/microprocessor design for superior signal processing....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
OBS

D'après Ginguay, signal processing - traitement du signal

Spanish

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Record 65 1998-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Suspension Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
OBS

Electrorheological fluids offer the possiblity of a shock absorber that provides response times of milliseconds and does not require mechanical adjustments. A shock absorber can be made by filling a piston with electrorheological fluid and adding electrodes and a microprocessor. As the piston moves, the microprocessor rapidly modulates the voltage across the electrodes to change the fluid's viscosity. Such fast control would make it possible to increase the fluid's thickness in mid-stroke, so as to damp the effect of a pothole. The fluid could then be made thinner again for a quick recovery. A single shock absorber could thus adapt to a variety of vehicles and operating conditions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Suspension (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
CONT

Les fluides électro-rhéologiques offrent la possibilité de réaliser un amortisseur dont la réponse ne dure que quelques millièmes de seconde, cela sans réglage mécanique. Un tel amortisseur peut être construit en remplissant le piston avec un fluide électro-rhéologique et en y ajoutant des électrodes et un microprocesseur. Quand le piston se déplace, le microprocesseur règle rapidement la tension entre les électrodes afin de modifier la viscosité du fluide. Une commande aussi prompte autoriserait une augmentation de la viscosité du fluide à mi-parcours du piston, afin d'atténuer le contrecoup d'un nid-de-poule. Ensuite la viscosité du fluide pourrait être diminuée presque instantanément. Un seul type d'amortisseur serait ainsi adaptable pour une large gamme de véhicules et de paramètres opératoires.

Spanish

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Record 66 1997-12-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
DEF

A cryptographic key that can be generated by the information system user himself.

CONT

The PQR 512 RSA chip is a full CMOS hardware implementation primarily intended to support fast execution of the RSA(Rivest, Shamir and Adleman) public key cryptographic algorithm. The PQR 512 chip is designed to efficiently perform calculation in large "finite fields". Features : Low cost RSA processor, Small Size(QFP 100 package). Designed to allow easy integration in microprocessor based systems. Programmable key, modules and exponent length up to 513 bit. PQR 512 chips can be combined to support key lengths up to 1033 bit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI

Spanish

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Record 67 1997-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Typography
OBS

The Printer Terminal Pt801 is available as RD, KSR terminal or as ink-jet printer module with microprocessor ink nozzle control

French

Domaine(s)
  • Typographie (Caractères)
OBS

Voir "buse" (périphériques).

Spanish

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Record 68 1997-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators
CONT

Pipelining is employed to obtain faster microprocessor configurations. With the addition of an n-bit register at the output of microprogram memory, the microprocessor can be operated in what is called the pipeline mode. Based on the status of the various addresses, instruction and control busses the master clock is halted at an arbitrary location in the program for both serial and pipeline configurations.

Key term(s)
  • pipeline mode

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
DEF

Utilisation d'un traitement en pipeline.

Spanish

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Record 69 1997-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Display Technology
  • Computer Memories
DEF

A chip that stores instructions and data temporarily while calculations are under way in the microprocessor.

CONT

the dynamic RAM (DRAM) chips that make up the frame buffer can be accessed by only one processor - the host processor or the graphics chip - at a time, and the i/o port used for this access must also serve as the port for the refresh data sent constantly to the screen.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
OBS

Voir mémoire DRAM.

Spanish

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Record 70 1996-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
CONT

The CL-1000 Ultraviolet(UV) Crosslinker can cross-link DNA to nitrocellulose, nylon, or nylon-reinforced nitrocellulose membranes. Researchers can use the internal photo-feedback system with microprocessor control to manipulate the UV energy level, exposure time, and intensity. The control system automatically adjusts to variations in UV intensity that occur as the UV source ages.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique

Spanish

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Record 71 1995-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A vision of television and telephone where a built-in memory and microprocessor gather information received via telephone, convert it into display form and put the text on a TV screen, turning the set into a digital answering machine. User can decide which calls to hear. The device also serves as data terminal for such services as traffic reports, news updates and a TV guide. It will also become a banking outlet.

Key term(s)
  • home phonovision
  • phonovision channel

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique

Spanish

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Record 72 1995-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

Technology that speeds Windows programs and involves placing the video controller next to the 486 microprocessor and connecting them with a private data link so that signals do not have to travel through the relatively slow circuits of the "expansion bus".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)

Spanish

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Record 73 1995-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications
DEF

A microprocessor based unit which sits in parallel with the customer's line in a monitoring mode. When a "1+976/1+900" dialing pattern is recognized, the call is routed to a brief announcement that advises the customer that calls to "1+976/1+900" are blocked; followed by disconnect, and a return to dial tone.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications

Spanish

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Record 74 1995-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
  • Artificial Intelligence
CONT

The voter looks at each bus and puts the results out directly on bus A and multiplexes it to the other buses. Disagreement detectors are also within the voter, one for each bus, which can be used to monitor the failures in each of the three parts of the system. The multiplexers located in the voter are used to reconfigure C.vmp into a loosely coupled multiprocessor for a higher performance non-fault-tolerant system.

CONT

Sets of voters within each FCC compare its inputs to those of the other FCC, rejecting extreme values received from any individual sensor. When a faulty sensor is detected, the associated voter is reconfigured to bypass that input or the affected channel is disconnected.

OBS

See C. vmp(Computer, Voted Microprocessor).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
  • Intelligence artificielle
OBS

Terme uniformisé par le CUTA Opérations aériennes. Voir aussi «logique majoritaire» et «opération élective».

Spanish

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Record 75 1994-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Memories
DEF

The first 64K of extended memory. It is used by Windows’ HIMEM.SYS as the place where extended memory is managed.

DEF

The area, as defined by XMS, from 1024K to 1088K, i.e. the first 64K of extended memory. It is an important area because it is the only extended memory that can be accessed directly by DOS programs.

CONT

HMA memory. These are the chips at the 64K of memory addresses just above the 1024K address. HMA is part of extended memory, and can be used as extended.

DEF

The 64K of memory just above 1024K, which can be used by some PCs because of a trick in the microprocessor, which is only supposed to be able to reach 1024K. Sometimes spelled "hi memory".

DEF

The first 64K of extended memory, the addresses from 1024K to 1088K, are sometimes called Hi or High memory, in a confusing similarity to the 384K of high memory between 640K and 1024K.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
CONT

Constituée des premiers 64ko de la mémoire étendue [de 1 024 à 1 088ko], la zone de mémoire HMA est directement accessible par un PC286 ou un 386 sous MS-Dos [en mode réel].

CONT

[...] les 64 premiers Ko de mémoire étendue qu'on appelle la zone de mémoire haute [HMA].

Spanish

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Record 76 1994-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Information Processing (Informatics)
  • Internet and Telematics
DEF

A cabinet, usually mounted in a wiring closet, that holds connection modules for various kinds of cabling. The hub contains electronic circuits that retime and repeat the signals on the cable. The hub may also contain a microprocessor board that monitors and reports on network activity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
  • Internet et télématique
DEF

Boîtier que l'on installe généralement dans un cabinet de câblage, auquel sont raccordées les stations de travail appartenant à un réseau. Le boîtier comporte une électronique capable par exemple de répéter un signal sur le câble. Les boîtiers les plus modernes sont dotés de fonctions de surveillance et capables de faire remonter des alertes au gestionnaire du réseau.

Spanish

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Record 77 1993-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
OBS

intelligent(workstation, plotter, etc). : A unit that is wholly or partially controlled by its own computer, normally a microprocessor, thus providing it with a degree of intelligence and making it partly independent of larger computers elsewhere in the system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infographie
  • Périphériques (Informatique)
DEF

Terminal graphique pouvant traiter des données mémorisées en local.

Spanish

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Record 78 1993-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Codes (Software)
DEF

Output of the highest position of adder.

CONT

(In the internal operation of a microprocessor,) the carry bit stores the arithmetic carry, i. e., the ninth bit, which may be generated during an arithmetic operation. It is the overflow of the 8-bit result.... The carry is used as a spill-out during the shift and rotate operations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Codes (Logiciels)
DEF

Élément binaire d'état qui sert à transférer, lors d'une opération d'addition en double précision, la retenue du mot de poids faible vers celui de poids fort.

Spanish

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Record 79 1992-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators
DEF

a microprocessor chip developed by AT&T to make possible a variety of portable hardware

OBS

The Wall Street Journal Supplement of 921116.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs

Spanish

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Record 80 1992-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
CONT

microprocessor system organisation : although a specific system may be configured in a variety of ways from the available modules, the central processor module and the memory modules are basic to almost any configuration.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
CONT

La grande puissance de traitement offerte par le microprocesseur rend possible des services non envisageables en logique câblée. Cela amène à attribuer aux microsystèmes des fonctions de plus en plus nombreuses et complexes qui se traduisent par des logiciels de plus en plus volumineux et délicats.

Spanish

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Record 81 1990-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Life Cycle (Informatics)
CONT

Operates a MICOM consisting of a visual display and table connected to a hardwired microprocessor disk drive and printer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cycle de vie (Informatique)
OBS

Microprocesseur affecté à une tâche bien spécifique.

Spanish

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Record 82 1989-12-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
DEF

A number of columns in series, but of different ages, out of phase with each other.... This procedure enables better enzyme utilization but requires a larger volume of reactor than when conversion was maintained by continuously decreasing the flow rate.... By employing an adequate number of reactors, the variation in throughput level, while maintaining constant conversion, can be maintained within any desired limits.

OBS

Most commercial plants have at least six columns in the reactor battery controlled by microprocessor feedback devices. While increasing the number of reactors provides greater operational flexibility and minimal flow rate variation, it is nevertheless important to accept the resulting higher costs for reactor piping, valves, and instrumentation. There is also a marginal increase in operational costs due to more frequent catalyst changes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques

Spanish

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Record 83 1989-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Magnetism
  • Facilities and Instruments (Astronomy)
CONT

The EDA OMNI IV proton precession magnetometer is micropROcessor-controlled and has been designed to operate in four different modes : 1. As a self-correcting or tie-line magnetometer.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Magnétisme
  • Installations et instruments (Astronomie)

Spanish

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Record 84 1989-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Software
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

Here a microprocessor is connected to a memory that is probably a mixture of read-only memory(ROM) and random access memory(RAM). The key feature of this system differentiating it from the classic computer application is the presence of sensors and effectors as the input/output system. The sensors consist of devices that sample parameters in the environment and convert the outputs into digital form, if they are not already digital, for processing. Temperature, position, video and velocity sensors are the kinds of sensors used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle
  • Logiciels
  • Automatisation et applications
DEF

Capteur qui mesure les intensités lumineuses d'une scène observée.

Spanish

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Record 85 1989-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Software
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

Here a microprocessor is connected to a memory that is probably a mixture of read-only memory(ROM) and random-access memory(RAM).... The key feature of this system differentiating it from the classic computer application is the presence of sensors and effectors as the input/output system. The sensors consist of devises that sample parameters in the environment and convert the outputs into digital form, if they are not already digital, for processing. Temperature, position, video, and velocity sensors are the kinds of sensors used.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle
  • Logiciels
  • Automatisation et applications
OBS

Voir capteur de proximité, olfactif, optique ou visuel, sonore, etc.

Spanish

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Record 86 1987-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
CONT

Omnidirectional air data system.... The design uses a swivelling probe for measuring air pressure.... The sensor will supply data to the system's transducer and microprocessor-based electronics unit. In more detail the system measures longitudinal airspeed(forward and backward), lateral and vertical airspeed, temperature and static pressure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)

Spanish

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Record 87 1987-08-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
CONT

Air data sensor. At the Hanover air show, Badin-Crouzet announced the production of a new pitot static sensor, known as the 50500. This takes the form of a mobile delta-shaped vane which combines the functions of a pitot tube, a static pressure port and an angle-of-attack sensor. Pressure ports on the vane provide Pitot and static pressures, both of which are automatically compensated for in angle of attack. Differential pressure ports permit correction of the residual alignment error of the vane. Pressure sensors associated with a microprocessor inside the probe itself are used to compute this error in order to obtain accurate angle-of-attack information, which is supplied in either digital or analog form.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
OBS

Le terme "sonde de données aérodynamiques" a été uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes.

Spanish

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Record 88 1987-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computers and Calculators
  • Applications of Automation
CONT

On-board microprocessor monitoring the individual sensing system.

OBS

"Helping machine tools help themselves".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
  • Automatisation et applications
OBS

Syntagme construit sur le modèle de «on-board computer : calculateur embarqué».

Spanish

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Record 89 1986-11-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
OBS

See "symbolic processing" and "microprocessor".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle
CONT

Depuis mars 1985, un microprocesseur symbolique, le Megachip, a été développé sous financement partiel de Darpa.

Spanish

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Record 90 1986-11-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Artificial Intelligence
OBS

See "microprocessor", "compact Lisp machine", and "Lisp processor".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Intelligence artificielle
CONT

La machine CLM (Compact Lisp Machine) est la première à employer le Megachip, microprocesseur Lisp 32 bits de Texas Instruments : sur un centimètre carré de surface, il rassemble l'équivalent de 550.000 transistors en technologie Cmos 2 microns et sa mémoire interne atteint 2 Mo.

Spanish

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Record 91 1986-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Hardware
  • Software
DEF

The logic assembly that determines the format of data recorded on magnetic media, and forms part of a device controller. The term is often misused to identify a magnetic device controller as a whole, including the logic controlling mechanism movements. The logic assembly is basically hardware but now often includes firmware executed in a dedicated microprocessor.

DEF

A circuit or program which writes the file marks, track marks, preambles and check characters for floppy disks, disks, or tape drivers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel informatique
  • Logiciels

Spanish

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Record 92 1986-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cooking Appliances
CONT

Humidity sensors and temperature sensors work in somewhat the same way. Usually located in the exhaust vent, the sensors measure the humidity or temperature of the exhausted air.... Once the food begins cooking, an initial humidity reading is taken and approximate cooking time is automatically set by the oven's microprocessor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de cuisson des aliments
CONT

Les détecteurs d'humidité et de température fonctionnent à peu près sur le même principe. Généralement placés sur le conduit de sortie, les détecteurs mesurent l'humidité et la température de l'air qui échappe. (...) Le détecteur d'humidité fait la lecture du chiffre établi et le microprocesseur du four règle automatiquement la durée approximative de la cuisson.

Spanish

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Record 93 1986-06-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Memories
CONT

A hardware stack is implemented directly on the MPU(Microprocessor Unit) chip by a set of internal registers.... The advantage of a hardware stack is the high speed inherent to the use of internal registers, while the disadvantage is the limitation imposed on the depth of the stack.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mémoires (Informatique)
OBS

Mémoire fonctionnant selon le principe de la pile : dernier entré - premier sorti.

Spanish

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Record 94 1986-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Codes (Software)
  • Operating Systems (Software)
CONT

(In the internal operation of a microprocessor,) an interrupt bit, which normally functions as an interrupt-enable, can be provided(within the flags register.) Whenever the interrupt bit is set, outside interrupts will be accepted. Whenever an interrupt bit is not set(0), external interrupts will be inhibited; they are said to be masked.

OBS

interrupt enable: an instruction that sets an interrupt-control flip-flop. This enables an armed interrupt so that data transfer can take place.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Codes (Logiciels)
  • Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
CONT

Le registre des indicateurs d'état peut (...) contenir un bit d'interruption, qui jouera le rôle de bit de validation des interruptions. Lorsqu'il se positionne à 1, les interruptions externes seront acceptées. Lorsqu'il se positionne à 0, elles seront inhibées (dans ce cas on dit qu'elles sont masquées).

Spanish

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Record 95 1986-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Office Automation
  • Computers and Calculators
DEF

A printed circuit board for which the main component is the microprocessor chip. It contains other components such as those to generate the timing signals and to shape the pulses which are necessary to run the microprocessor.

OBS

Terminology used in the Public Service Commission’s Course "Basic Word Processing" (Course 601).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Bureautique
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
DEF

Plaquette portant un circuit imprimé, dont le principal composant est la puce du microprocesseur. Elle contient également d'autres composants, notamment ceux qui génèrent les signaux de synchronisation et qui modulent les impulsions nécessaires au fonctionnement du microprocesseur.

Spanish

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Record 96 1986-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Mechanics (Physics)
  • Atmospheric Physics
CONT

"Sigma meter" circuitry or microprocessor computations can be used to compute standard deviations in wind components....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique générale (Physique)
  • Physique de l'atmosphère

Spanish

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Record 97 1985-05-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Display Technology
CONT

the 7220's usefulness is limited. It's a line and circle-drawing chip only... Before the chip can perform its drawing function, the host microprocessor must first specify the figure type, drawing direction and parameters, and the starting pixel address... you have to send at least eight commands to draw one circle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques d'affichage (Ordinateurs)

Spanish

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Record 98 1985-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

Available in 2400, 4800 and 9600 bps models, the MPX family of high speed signal processing modems features unique LSI/microprocessor design for superior signal processing, downline loadable soft-strapping...

OBS

strapping: Connecting two or more points in a circuit or device with a short piece of wire or metal.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Internet et télématique

Spanish

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Record 99 1985-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
CONT

Bell is using the advanced 680 four-bladed rotor... The 680 incorporates tuned blade modes and an isolation system based on a no-load pylon... and Bell believes that vibration can be reduced substantially without going to force-sensing and the minute adjustments made possible by microprocessor technology.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs

Spanish

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Record 100 1985-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lighting (Construction)
CONT

Public Works Canada is installing a microprocessor controlled light switching system on all floors in Portage III.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éclairage (Construction)

Spanish

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