positive-going edge.
The
edge
of
a pulse
or
signal changing in a
positive direction. Synonymous with rising edge.
potentiometer. A variable resistor with three terminals,
one
at
each
end
and
one
on
a slider (wiper).
power supply. A device
that
produces the power
needed
to
operate
electronic equipment.
printed circuit. A
pattern
of
conductors (corresponding to the
wiring
of
an
electronic circuit) formed
on
a
board
of
insulating
material.
printed-circuit board. A usually copper-clad plastic
board
used
to
make a
printed
circuit.
priority. A
rank
assigned
to
a task
that
determines its precedence
in receiving system resources.
processing program. A program
that
performs such functions as
compiling, assembling,
or
translating for a particular programming
language.
processing unit. A functional unit
that
consists
of
one
or
more
processors
and
all
or
part
of
internal storage.
processor. (1)
In
a computer, a functional unit
that
interprets
and
executes instructions. (2) A functional unit, a
part
of
another
unit such as a terminal
or
a processing unit,
that
interprets
and
executes instructions. (3)
Deprecated
term
for
processing program. (4) See microprocessor.
program. (1) A series
of
actions designed
to
achieve a certain
result. (2) A series
of
instructions telling
the
computer
how
to
handle a problem
or
task. (3)
To
design, write,
and
test
computer
programs.
programmable read-only memory
(PROM).
A read-only memory
that
can
be
programmed
by
the
user.
programming language. (1)
An
artificial language established for
expressing
computer
programs. (2) A set
of
characters
and
rules
with meanings assigned prior
to
their use, for writing
computer
programs.
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