SM
status monitor.
SMC
status monitoring and control. The process by which the operation, configuration, and
performance of individual elements in a network or system are monitored and controlled
from a central location.
SMIU
status monitor interface unit.
SNMP
simple network management protocol. A protocol that governs network management and the
monitoring of network devices and their functions.
synchronous transmission
A transmission mode in which the sending and receiving terminal equipment are operating
continuously at the same rate and are maintained in a desired phase relationship.
T
torque
A force that produces rotation or torsion. Usually expressed in lb-ft (pound-feet) or N-m
(Newton-meters). The application of one pound of force on a lever at a point on the lever that
is one foot from the pivot point would produce 1 lb-ft of torque.
TX
transmit or transmitter.
U
UPS
un-interruptible power supply.
uV
microvolt. One millionth of a volt.
V
V
volt.