Documentation conventions RM0402
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1.3 Glossary
This section gives a brief definition of acronyms and abbreviations used in this document:
• Word: data of 32-bit length.
• Half-word: data of 16-bit length.
• Byte: data of 8-bit length.
• IAP (in-application programming): IAP is the ability to re-program the Flash memory
of a microcontroller while the user program is running.
• ICP (in-circuit programming): ICP is the ability to program the Flash memory of a
microcontroller using the JTAG protocol, the SWD protocol or the bootloader while the
device is mounted on the user application board.
• Option bytes: product configuration bits stored in the Flash memory.
• AHB: advanced high-performance bus.
1.4 Availability of peripherals
For availability of peripherals and their number across all sales types, refer to the particular
device datasheet.