kHz. Kilohertz; 1000 hertz.
kilo (k). Prefix 1000
kilogram
(kg). 1000 grams.
~
kilohertz (kHz). 1000 hertz
latch.
(1)
A simple logic-circuit storage element. (2) A feedback
loop in sequential digital circuits used
to
maintain a state.
least-significant digit.
The
rightmost digit. See also low-order
position.
LED. Light-emitting diode.
light-emitting diode (LED). A semiconductor device
that
gives off
visible
or
infrared light when activated.
~
load.
In
programming, to enter data into storage or working
registers.
low
power Schottky
TIL.
A version (LS series)
of
TTL
giving a
good compromise between low power and high speed. See also
transistor-transistor logic and Schottky TTL.
low-order position.
The
rightmost position in a string of
characters. See also least-significant digit.
m.
(1)
Prefix milli; 0.001. (2) Meter.
M.
(1)
Prefix mega; 1 000 000. (2) When referring to computer
storage capacity, 1 048 576.
(1 048 576 = 2
to
the
20th
power.)
rnA.
Milliampere; 0.001 ampere.
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