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MICROCOMPUTADORA [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microcomputer system
1, record 1, English, microcomputer%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- single-user system 2, record 1, English, single%2Duser%20system
correct
- personal computer system 3, record 1, English, personal%20computer%20system
- PC system 3, record 1, English, PC%20system
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A complete small system including the central processing unit (CPU), input/output interfaces and devices, memory and power supply, alphanumeric keyboard, CRT display and mass memory device. Generally smaller than a minicomputer in physical size, word size, memory size, etc., they are single-user systems referred to as "personal computers" and "desktop" computers. 2, record 1, English, - microcomputer%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système mono-utilisateur
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20mono%2Dutilisateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- petit système individuel 2, record 1, French, petit%20syst%C3%A8me%20individuel
correct, masculine noun
- PSI 2, record 1, French, PSI
correct
- PSI 2, record 1, French, PSI
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poste de travail sur un micro-ordinateur, dédié à un seul utilisateur. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20mono%2Dutilisateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo físico de computadora (Hardware)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de microcomputadora
1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20de%20microcomputadora
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- sistema de microordenador 1, record 1, Spanish, sistema%20de%20microordenador
correct, masculine noun, Spain
- microsistema informático 1, record 1, Spanish, microsistema%20inform%C3%A1tico
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema pequeño pero completo, que incluye una unidad central de procesamiento (UCP), interfaces y dispositivos de entrada/salida, memoria y suministro eléctrico, un teclado alfanumérico, una pantalla de tubo de rayos catódicos (CRT) y un dispositivo de almacenamiento masivo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20microcomputadora
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Por lo general, un sistema de microcomputadora (microordenador) es más pequeño que el de una minicomputadora (miniordenador) en tamaño físico, tamaño de palabra, tamaño de memoria y otros factores y a este tipo de sistema suele llamársele "computadora (ordenador) personal" o "de escritorio". 1, record 1, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20microcomputadora
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-08-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microcomputer
1, record 2, English, microcomputer
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- micro 2, record 2, English, micro
correct, noun
- micro-computer 3, record 2, English, micro%2Dcomputer
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A digital computer whose processing unit consists of one or more microprocessors, and includes storage and input/output facilities. 4, record 2, English, - microcomputer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... with the advent of convenient microcomputers, computer use in schools has become widespread from primary education through the university level ... 5, record 2, English, - microcomputer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
microcomputer: term and definition standardized by CSA Internationl and ISO/IEC. 6, record 2, English, - microcomputer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microordinateur
1, record 2, French, microordinateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- micro-ordinateur 2, record 2, French, micro%2Dordinateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- micro 3, record 2, French, micro
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ordinateur dont l'unité centrale est constituée d'un ou de plusieurs microprocesseurs, et qui offre des possibilités de stockage et des fonctions d'entrée-sortie. 4, record 2, French, - microordinateur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
micro-ordinateur : terme et définition normalisés par la CSA International et l'ISO. 5, record 2, French, - microordinateur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Computadoras y calculadoras
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- microordenador
1, record 2, Spanish, microordenador
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- microcomputadora 2, record 2, Spanish, microcomputadora
correct, feminine noun, Latin America
- micro 3, record 2, Spanish, micro
feminine noun, Latin America
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pequeño ordenador que, basado en el uso intensivo de "chips", puede ejecutar un gran número de operaciones a pesar de su reducido tamaño. 4, record 2, Spanish, - microordenador
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-08-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- micro-computer application
1, record 3, English, micro%2Dcomputer%20application
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- microcomputer application 2, record 3, English, microcomputer%20application
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- application micro-informatique
1, record 3, French, application%20micro%2Dinformatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Informática
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- aplicación de microcomputadora
1, record 3, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20microcomputadora
correct, feminine noun, Latin America
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- aplicación de microordenador 1, record 3, Spanish, aplicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20microordenador
correct, feminine noun, Spain
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las microcomputadoras (microordenadores) han encontrado aplicaciones en los negocios, la tecnología, la industria y el hogar. Se usan en máquinas de juegos, sistemas de control del tráfico, instrumentos científicos, cajas registradoras en los establecimientos y sistemas de control de inventarios. La industria las está utilizando en los hornos de microondas, máquinas de coser, estaciones de gasolina, máquinas para mezclar pinturas, supervisión de procesos, unidades de control y cientos de otros dispositivos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - aplicaci%C3%B3n%20de%20microcomputadora
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-08-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- 16/32 bit microcomputer
1, record 4, English, 16%2F32%20bit%20microcomputer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system that uses a 32-bit processor, but which multiplexes data across an external 16-line data bus. The larger word size provides for more precise calculation and complex instructions. The larger data bus enables faster transfer of data to and from storage. 1, record 4, English, - 16%2F32%20bit%20microcomputer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- micro-ordinateur 16/32 bits
1, record 4, French, micro%2Dordinateur%2016%2F32%20bits
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- microordinateur16/32 bits 2, record 4, French, microordinateur16%2F32%20bits
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Computadoras y calculadoras
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- microcomputadora de 16/32 bits
1, record 4, Spanish, microcomputadora%20de%2016%2F32%20bits
correct, feminine noun, Latin America
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- micro-computadora de 16/32 bits 2, record 4, Spanish, micro%2Dcomputadora%20de%2016%2F32%20bits
correct, feminine noun, Latin America
- microordenador de 16/32 bits 3, record 4, Spanish, microordenador%20de%2016%2F32%20bits
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema que utiliza un procesador de 32 bits, pero que efectúa el multiplexado de los datos mediante un canal de datos externo de 16 líneas. 2, record 4, Spanish, - microcomputadora%20de%2016%2F32%20bits
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-08-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- 16-bit microcomputer
1, record 5, English, 16%2Dbit%20microcomputer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A computer utilizing a central processing unit (CPU) that has 16-bit word size. 2, record 5, English, - 16%2Dbit%20microcomputer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- micro-ordinateur 16 bits
1, record 5, French, micro%2Dordinateur%2016%20bits
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- microordinateur 16 bits 2, record 5, French, microordinateur%2016%20bits
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Computadoras y calculadoras
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- microordenador de 16 bits
1, record 5, Spanish, microordenador%20de%2016%20bits
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- microcomputadora de 16 bits 1, record 5, Spanish, microcomputadora%20de%2016%20bits
correct, feminine noun, Latin America
- micro-computadora de 16 bits 1, record 5, Spanish, micro%2Dcomputadora%20de%2016%20bits
correct, Latin America
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Computadora (ordenador) que utiliza una unidad central de procesamiento (UCP) que posee un tamaño de palabra de 16 bits. 1, record 5, Spanish, - microordenador%20de%2016%20bits
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-05-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
- Teleprinters and Telex Networks
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- teletype microcomputer system 1, record 6, English, teletype%20microcomputer%20system
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
- Téléimprimeurs et réseau télex
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système de micro-ordinateur de téléimprimeur
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20micro%2Dordinateur%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9imprimeur
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- système de microordinateur de téléimprimeur 2, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20microordinateur%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9imprimeur
proposal, masculine noun
- système de micro-ordinateur de téléscripteur 1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20micro%2Dordinateur%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9scripteur
proposal, masculine noun
- système de microordinateur de téléscripteur 2, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20microordinateur%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9scripteur
proposal, masculine noun
- système de micro-ordinateur de télétype 1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20micro%2Dordinateur%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9type
proposal, masculine noun
- système de microordinateur de télétype 2, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20microordinateur%20de%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9type
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Computadoras y calculadoras
- Teleimpresoras y red télex
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de microcomputadora de teletipo
1, record 6, Spanish, sistema%20de%20microcomputadora%20de%20teletipo
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- sistema de microordenador de teletipo 1, record 6, Spanish, sistema%20de%20microordenador%20de%20teletipo
correct, masculine noun, Spain
- sistema de microcomputadora con teleimpresora 2, record 6, Spanish, sistema%20de%20microcomputadora%20con%20teleimpresora
correct, masculine noun, Latin America
- sistema de microordenador con teleimpresora 2, record 6, Spanish, sistema%20de%20microordenador%20con%20teleimpresora
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema que incluye una microcomputadora (microordenador) con una interfaz de teleimpresora. 2, record 6, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20microcomputadora%20de%20teletipo
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Data Banks and Databases
- Sociology of the Family
- Demography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Microcomputer Data Base on Women, Population and Development Fund 1, record 7, English, Microcomputer%20Data%20Base%20on%20Women%2C%20Population%20and%20Development%20Fund
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNFPA [United Nations Population Fund]. 1, record 7, English, - Microcomputer%20Data%20Base%20on%20Women%2C%20Population%20and%20Development%20Fund
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Microcomputer Database on Women, Population and Development Fund
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Banques et bases de données
- Sociologie de la famille
- Démographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Fonds pour la mise en place d'une base de données sur les femmes, la population et le développement
1, record 7, French, Fonds%20pour%20la%20mise%20en%20place%20d%27une%20base%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20sur%20les%20femmes%2C%20la%20population%20et%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Bancos y bases de datos
- Sociología de la familia
- Demografía
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Fondo para establecer una base de datos en microcomputadora sobre la mujer, la población y el desarrollo
1, record 7, Spanish, Fondo%20para%20establecer%20una%20base%20de%20datos%20en%20microcomputadora%20sobre%20la%20mujer%2C%20la%20poblaci%C3%B3n%20y%20el%20desarrollo
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Informatics
- Census
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- System for the Retrieval of Census Data for Small Areas by Microcomputer 1, record 8, English, System%20for%20the%20Retrieval%20of%20Census%20Data%20for%20Small%20Areas%20by%20Microcomputer
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- REDATAM 1, record 8, English, REDATAM
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Informatique
- Recensement
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Système de recherche par micro-ordinateur des données de recensement pour des zones de faible étendue
1, record 8, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20recherche%20par%20micro%2Dordinateur%20des%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20recensement%20pour%20des%20zones%20de%20faible%20%C3%A9tendue
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Informática
- Censo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema para la recuperación por microcomputadora de datos censales áreas pequeñas
1, record 8, Spanish, Sistema%20para%20la%20recuperaci%C3%B3n%20por%20microcomputadora%20de%20datos%20censales%20%C3%A1reas%20peque%C3%B1as
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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