List of Abbreviations
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.. glossary::

   ADC
     Analog to Digital Converter -
     An electrical device that converts analog physical measurements to digital values.
     The physical measurement is often assumed to be a voltage.

   API
     Application Programming Interface -
     An interface between software components.

   DUT
     Device under Test -
     A DUT is a product or system undergoing a test.
     The test is performed by the devices connected to the DUT.
     In the context of this manual the LXA IOBus 4DO-3DI-3AI is a considered part of the
     test-system and the LXA IOBus 4DO-3DI-3AI is intended to be connected to the DUT.

   EMI
     Electromagnetic Interference -
     EMI describes interference in systems caused by electromagnetic radiation
     generated by other devices or the system itself.
     EMI can lead to restrictions in functionality or malfunctions.

   ESD
     Electrostatic Discharge -
     This event describes the sudden flow of electric charge between a charged
     body and an electric device.
     The energy released during this event can damage the electrical device.

   ISP
     In System Programmer -
     A tool that allows uploading new firmware to a device without requiring
     disassembly or other invasive actions.

   LSS
     Layer Setting Services -
     A CANopen protocol that allows the configuration of individual node ids
     and the communication bitrate.

   PCB
     Printed Circuit Board -
     A part of an electrical assembly providing physical support and electrical
     connections to other components.

   REST
     Representational State Transfer -
     A paradigm for the design of :term:`API`\ s. The ``lxa-iobus-server`` provides
     a REST :term:`API` on top of HTTP.

   SMT
     Surface Mount Technology -
     An assembly method for electrical devices where devices are placed on the
     surface of a :term:`PCB` and the mounting and electrical connections are
     handled by re-flowing of solder in an oven.

   THT
     Through Hole Technology -
     An assembly method for electrical devices where connectors of devices
     penetrate through holes in the :term:`PCB` and solder is applied on the
     opposite side to structurally and electrically connect the connector and
     the :term:`PCB`.