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Graphics cards, communications, motherboards, etc.

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Access violation

Computer; Computer hardware

An attempt to run a memory operation that the underlying page protection does not allow. An access violation applies to memory operations, but does not apply when the security manager cheques ...

Accelerator

Computer; Computer hardware

In hardware, a device that speeds or enhances the operation of one or more subsystems, leading to improved programme performance.

Micro-electromechanical system (MEMS)

Computer; Computer hardware

A micro fabrication technology used in making systems-on-a-chip (SoC) that embeds mechanical devices such as fluid sensors, mirrors, actuators, pressure and temperature sensors, vibration sensors and ...

Keyboard

Computer; Computer hardware

A portable instrument with numbers of buttons used to instruct a computer. It may contain 101-109 key buttons.

Smart dust

Computer; Computer hardware

Millimeter-scale self-contained microelectromechanical devices that include sensors, computational ability, bi-directional wireless communications technology and a power supply. As tiny as dust ...

Diode

Computer; Computer hardware

An electric component that conducts electric current in only one direction, functioning as a one-way valve. Diodes typically are made from semiconductor materials such as silicon, germanium or ...

Implicit instruction

Computer; Computer hardware

An instruction which has a precise and clear result.

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