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Glossary: List of the often used terms and abbreviations R&S ® LCX Series 250 User Manual 1 179.2260.02 ─ 08 Line voltage: AC voltage of the network. Synonyms: Mains voltage LXI: LAN extensions for instrumentation: d…
Glossary: List of the often used terms and abbreviations
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Glossary: List of the often used terms and
abbreviations
A
Activation key: License key
C
CDC: Communications device class: protocol used for emulating serial ports over
USB.
Computer name: An unambiguous indication of the instrument a LAN that uses a
DNS server.
The default computer name follows the syntax <instrument>-<serial number>,
e.g. LCX100-123456.
Synonym: Hostname
See Serial number.
D
Device key: License key
DHCP: Dynamic host configuration protocol
DNS: Domain name system: a service that translates domains names into IP
addresses.
E
e.g.: For example
G
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GPIB: General purpose interface bus: digital interface system, used to control an
instrument remotely or transfer data between two or more instruments.
GUI: Graphical user interface
H
Host name: Computer name
I
IEC 625/IEEE 488: GPIB
L
License key: Unique ID (30-digit number) coming with an option for activating.
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Line voltage: AC voltage of the network.
Synonyms: Mains voltage
LXI: LAN extensions for instrumentation: device platform for instruments and test
equipment that is based on standard Ethernet technology.
M
MAC: Media access control address: unique identifier of the network adapter in an
instrument.
mDNS: Multicast mDNS: protocol that translates host names to IP addresses in small
networks which do not include a local server name.
O
OSA: Open source acknowledgment documentation embedded in the instrument firm-
ware.
P
PC: Personal computer
product page: A designation of the R&S LCX product page http://www.rohde-
schwarz.com/product/LCX.html
R
Remote control: The operation of the R&S LCX by remote control commands or pro-
grams to perform automated tests.
The instrument is connected to a system controller via LAN/VXI-11, GPIB or USB using
VISA. The instrument is controlled directly or supported by instrument drivers.
Remote device: External device controls the R&S LCX in remote operation mode, see
Remote operation.
Synonyms: External controller, client device
S
SCPI: Standard commands for programmable instruments.
Serial number: Unique instrument identification is provided on the rear panel of the
instrument and required to build the Computer name.
The serial number are the last 6 digits in the string <stock no.>-<serial
number>, e.g. LCX100-123456
T
TCP/IP: Transmission control protocol / Internet protocol for communication of devices
in a network (Internet or private network).
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Test fixture: In testing electronic components, an electronic device that enables you to
fix and hold a component (DUT) in place for testing with electronic signals.
THT test fixture: Through hole test fixture for leaded components.
U
URI: Uniform resource identifier: address string for unique identification of a device
used by web technologies.
URL: Uniform resource locator: address string for unique identification of a device con-
nected to a network.
USB: Universal bus interface
USBTMC: USB test & measurement class specification: a protocol that is built on top
of USB for communication with USB devices.
V
VCP: Virtual COM port
Synonym: CDC
VISA: Virtual instrument software architecture for communication over various interfa-
ces, e.g. Ethernet, LAN or USB.
VISA library: Standardized I/O software interface library for communication of devices
over TCP/IP protocols.