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Field Programmable Gate Array: A family of general-purpose logic devices that can be configured by the end-user to perform many different, complex, logic functions.

General Purpose Interface Bus: A standard bus for controlling electronic instruments with a computer. Also called IEEE-488 bus because it is defined by ANSI/IEEE Standards 488-1978, and 488.2-1987. Also called HP-IB, a trademarked term of Hewlett-Packard, who invented the protocol.

General Purpose I/O: A flexible parallel interface that allows a variety of test equipment (bench power supplies, meters, etc.) to be controlled by a central computer.

Internet of Everything. A superset of IoT that includes people, processes, data and IoT devices in one intelligent, networked fabric. IoE connects people in more relevant ways, delivers the right information to the right person or device at the right time and interprets data to allow useful decision making.

Abbreviated J: A measure of energy or work. One joule is one watt of power, applied for one second (a watt-second). The energy absorption capability of transient protection components (diodes, varistors, etc.) is measured in joules.

(MOV, or surge-suppressor): A discrete electronic component that diverts current from excessive voltage to ground in DC systems or neutral lines in AC systems. It is commonly used on the inputs of AC/DC power supplies to suppress differential input voltage surges. A MOV can divert and dissipate high energy, but reacts slowly and its breakover point is not well defined, so it is often used in combination with a transient suppressor diode that reacts quickly and has an accurate breakover voltage, but has limited power absorption characteristics. MOVs degrade with use.

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