Appendix C: Abbreviations
Reference Manual for EL470 IP Satellite Modem
Acronym Definition
DVB-S Digital Video Broadcasting-Satellite
FAQ Frequently Asked Question
FEC Forward Error Correction (in data transmission systems)
FIFO First in First Out
FPGA Field Programmable Gate Array
FTP File Transfer Protocol (computer networks & systems)
GBE Gigabit Ethernet
GSE Generic Stream Encapsulation
GPS Global Positioning System
GTS Global Telecommunications Society
GUI Graphical User Interface
HPA High Power Amplifier (used in SNG terminals)
HSSI High Speed Serial Interface
HW Hardware
ID Identifier
IF Intermediate Frequency
IFL Inter Facility Link
IP Internet Protocol
IRS Information Receiving Station
ISI Input Stream Identifier
L3 Level 3
LAN Local Area Network
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
LNB Low noise block down converter
LO Local Oscillator
LOF Local Oscillator Frequency
LVDS Low Voltage Digital Signalling
M&C Monitoring and Control
MAC Medium Access Control
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