Definitions by Tam Hanna

386 

Processor used in older PC's. First x86-CPU with 32bit
Existed at frequencies up to 40 MhZ
There are 2 Versions, 386SX and 386DX
The SX came from the word Sixteen, because this CPU had a narrower Data bus to reduce costs. It was developed as a 286 killer but is a slow piece of junk...

386 by Tam Hanna May 31, 2003

SX 

Comes from Intel...
Means reduced form of the CPU, originated from the 386 SX with its SiXteen bit databus.
Intel had the following SX-Types:
386SX: 386 with reduced Databus width
486SX: FULL DX with deactivated Coprocessor!

SX by Tam Hanna May 31, 2003

CE 

Short for Compact Edition
Windows CE is a small Windows used on PDA's
Recent Versions are called Pocket PC because the first versions were crap....

Windows CE sucks-get an Palm OS powered device

CE by Tam Hanna May 31, 2003

AMD 

Amd usually took Intels designs and upgraded them so that they ran faster( eg 386@40, 486@40, 486DX2@80,....)
First 100% own development was the K5 which was a pentium killer, but not too successful.
AM is their short they write onto chips...

The AM386 runs at 40 MhZ

AMD by Tam Hanna May 31, 2003

555

NE/SE 555
Timer IC developed by Bob Widlar

Ne 555 is cheap but versatile

555 by Tam Hanna May 31, 2003

esd 

Damage occurring to Mosfet and CMOS chips and other electronical items when they are touched by a statically charged person.

Fuck...The ESD ripped up my 4094..fuck static electricity

esd by Tam Hanna May 31, 2003