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BUS SERIE UNIVERSEL [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Memories
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mass memory subsystem
1, record 1, English, mass%20memory%20subsystem
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mass memory physical organization. The mass memory subsystem is made of one or more memory equipment. The memory equipment supports a storage capability. The storage area is made of sectors. 1, record 1, English, - mass%20memory%20subsystem
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mémoires (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sous-système à mémoire de masse
1, record 1, French, sous%2Dsyst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9moire%20de%20masse
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sous-système de mémoire de masse 2, record 1, French, sous%2Dsyst%C3%A8me%20de%20m%C3%A9moire%20de%20masse
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est possible que les architectures à plusieurs calculateurs connaissent un grand essor durant la prochaine décennie. Cet essor serait favorisé par l’existence d’un sous-système à mémoire de masse (disques, librairie, etc.) qui pourrait être appelé machine fichier auquel il serait possible de connecter plusieurs ordinateurs. 1, record 1, French, - sous%2Dsyst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9moire%20de%20masse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le sous-système de mémoire de masse vous permet de capturer des données vers un lecteur USB [bus série universel] ou d’importer une configuration de l'instrument depuis ce lecteur connecté à son port USB. 2, record 1, French, - sous%2Dsyst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20m%C3%A9moire%20de%20masse
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Memorias (Computadoras)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- subsistema de almacenamiento masivo
1, record 1, Spanish, subsistema%20de%20almacenamiento%20masivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- subsistema de memoria masiva 2, record 1, Spanish, subsistema%20de%20memoria%20masiva
correct, masculine noun
- subsistema de MM 2, record 1, Spanish, subsistema%20de%20MM
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Uno de los aspectos más destacados en el aumento de potencia del 80386 es [la] gestión de la memoria mucho más flexible y mejorada que la de los anteriores microprocesadores; esta capacidad de manejo de memoria permite manejar grandes cantidades de información sin necesidad de acceder a los subsistemas de almacenamiento masivo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - subsistema%20de%20almacenamiento%20masivo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-12-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- USB hub
1, record 2, English, USB%20hub
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Any USB port can be expanded into many ports by using a USB hub, and long cable runs can be achieved by inserting a hub every 5 meters (5.5 yards). 2, record 2, English, - USB%20hub
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
USB: Universal Serial Bus. 3, record 2, English, - USB%20hub
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- concentrateur USB
1, record 2, French, concentrateur%20USB
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
USB :bus série universel. 2, record 2, French, - concentrateur%20USB
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-10-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- USB port
1, record 3, English, USB%20port
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An external interface for connecting devices to [a] computer. 1, record 3, English, - USB%20port
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
USB: Universal Serial Bus. 2, record 3, English, - USB%20port
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- port USB
1, record 3, French, port%20USB
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Port destiné à brancher le clavier, des scanners, et d’autres périphériques lents. 1, record 3, French, - port%20USB
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
USB :bus série universel. 2, record 3, French, - port%20USB
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- entrada USB
1, record 3, Spanish, entrada%20USB
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-02-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- universal serial bus
1, record 4, English, universal%20serial%20bus
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- USB 2, record 4, English, USB
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- USB interface 3, record 4, English, USB%20interface
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A serial bus for connecting peripherals to a microcomputer. 4, record 4, English, - universal%20serial%20bus
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It connects external drives, printers, modems, mice, keyboards, etc., through a single, general-purpose port. It can automatically add and configure new devices without having to shut down and restart the system. 4, record 4, English, - universal%20serial%20bus
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bus série universel
1, record 4, French, bus%20s%C3%A9rie%20universel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- USB 1, record 4, French, USB
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bus sériel universel 2, record 4, French, bus%20s%C3%A9riel%20universel
correct, masculine noun
- USB 2, record 4, French, USB
correct, masculine noun
- USB 2, record 4, French, USB
- bus USB 3, record 4, French, bus%20USB
correct, masculine noun
- interface USB 4, record 4, French, interface%20USB
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bus série [...] qui sert à connecter des périphériques à un micro-ordinateur. 5, record 4, French, - bus%20s%C3%A9rie%20universel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le bus série universel(USB) facilite la connexion des périphériques parce qu'il n’ est pas nécessaire d’ouvrir le boîtier de l'ordinateur pour ce faire. Il s’agit en fait d’une connexion standard port-fiche servant au raccordement des périphériques comme les imprimantes, les modems, les numériseurs et les appareils photo numériques. Il offre l'avantage de pouvoir facilement ajouter, supprimer ou déplacer des périphériques. 6, record 4, French, - bus%20s%C3%A9rie%20universel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bus de serie universal
1, record 4, Spanish, bus%20de%20serie%20universal
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- USB 1, record 4, Spanish, USB
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interfaz que provee un estándar para conectar dispositivos a una computadora. 1, record 4, Spanish, - bus%20de%20serie%20universal
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-02-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Information Technology (Informatics)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Universal Serial Bus
1, record 5, English, Universal%20Serial%20Bus
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- USB 1, record 5, English, USB
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of connectivity specifications [that] allows high-speed, easy connection of peripherals to a PC [personal computer]. 1, record 5, English, - Universal%20Serial%20Bus
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
USB connection, connectivity, device. 2, record 5, English, - Universal%20Serial%20Bus
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Technologie de l'information (Informatique)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- norme USB
1, record 5, French, norme%20USB
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- bus série universel 2, record 5, French, bus%20s%C3%A9rie%20universel
correct, masculine noun
- USB 2, record 5, French, USB
correct, masculine noun
- USB 2, record 5, French, USB
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Norme s’appliquant à la connexion de plusieurs périphériques à un ordinateur central. 2, record 5, French, - norme%20USB
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Connectivité, connexion, périphérique USB. 3, record 5, French, - norme%20USB
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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