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12.0 Glossary
Term Definition
AC Alternating current
CAN Controller area network, a standard automotive serial network protocol
DSP Digital signal processor
DC Direct current
ELV Extra low voltage
HV High voltage
HW Hardware
ID Identication
kW Kilowatt
LED Light emitting diode
LIN Local interconnect network, a low-cost automotive serial network protocol
LV Low voltage
MB Megabyte, a measure of digital storage space
MCU Microcontroller - also abbreviated uC or µC
PC Personal computer, typically referring to Windows-based systems
PFC Power factor correction
SW Software
TBD To be determined
USB Universal Serial Bus, a connection technology for attaching peripheral devices to a
computer to provide fast data exchange.
VAC Volts of alternating current