Term Definition
8P8C (8 Position 8 An 8-position modular connector used in networking and telecommunications.
Contact)
ANSI/TIA (American An organization that sets telecommunications and electronics standards.
National Standards
Institute/Telecommunic
ations Industry
Association)
ANSI/TIA-1005A A standard defining cabling requirements for harsh industrial environments.
DB-9 (D-subminiature 9- A connector commonly used in serial communication for computer and networking
pin Connector) devices.
EMI (Electromagnetic A disturbance caused by electromagnetic fields that affects electronic devices.
Interference)
Fiber Optic Dual LC/PC A fiber optic connector designed for dual connections in high-density applications.
Connector
Fiber Optic Single A fiber optic connector designed for single connections in various optical
LC/PC Connector communication setups.
Field Power Electrical power provided directly to field devices in an industrial environment.
Fieldbus Cables Specialized cables used for communication in industrial automation systems.
Gbps (Gigabits per A measure of data transfer speed, representing billions of bits per second.
Second)
IACS (Industrial Systems that integrate computers, robots, and industrial processes to enable
Automation and Control automated production.
Systems)
IDC (Insulation A connector that displaces insulation to establish an electrical connection.
Displacement
Connector)
IEC (International An international standards body for electronic and electrical technologies.
Electrotechnical
Commission)
IEEE (Institute of A professional organization that develops standards for electrical and electronic
Electrical and technologies.
Electronics Engineers)
IP (Ingress Protocol) A protocol for classifying and securing network traffic.
IP (Internet Protocol) A protocol responsible for delivering data packets between devices on a network.
IP and NEMA Ratings Ratings that define the protection level of electrical enclosures against dust, water, and
other environmental factors.
IT (Information The use of computers and telecommunications for storing, retrieving, and sending
Technology) information.
LC (Lucent Connector) A fiber optic connector designed for quick and reliable connections.
M12-D Connectors A connector type designed for industrial Ethernet applications in rugged environments.
Mbps (Megabits per A measure of data transfer speed, representing millions of bits per second.
Second)
MDC (Mini Duplex A small duplex fiber optic connector for high-density applications.
Connector)
MHz (Megahertz) A unit of frequency equal to one million hertz.
MICE (Mechanical, A classification system for evaluating industrial environments based on mechanical,
Ingress, Climatic, ingress, climatic, and electromagnetic factors.
Electromagnetic)
MICE Ratings A classification system for evaluating the mechanical, ingress, climatic, and
electromagnetic properties of environments.
MMF (Multimode Fiber) A type of optical fiber used for high-speed data transmission over medium distances.
NEMA (National An organization that develops standards for electrical equipment and systems.
Electrical
Manufacturers
Association)
ODF (Optical A device for managing and distributing optical fiber connections.
Distribution Frame)
ODVA (Open DeviceNet An organization that develops standards for industrial communication networks.
Vendors Association)
OT (Operational Technology used to monitor and control industrial processes and infrastructure.
Technology)
PLC (Programmable A ruggedized industrial computer used to control machinery and processes.
Logic Controller)
POF (Plastic Optical A type of optical fiber made from plastic, used for short-distance communication.
Fiber)
Power over Ethernet A technology that delivers electrical power and data over a single Ethernet cable.
(PoE)
RFI (Radio Frequency Interference caused by radio waves that disrupts communication or device operation.
Interference)
RJ-45 Connectors A common connector type used for Ethernet and networking applications.
SC (Subscriber A fiber optic connector commonly used in telecommunication networks.
Connector or Standard
Connector)
Serial Cables Cables used for serial communication between devices such as computers and
industrial equipment.
SFP (Small Form-factor A compact transceiver for high-speed networking applications.
Pluggable)
SMF (Single-mode A type of optical fiber designed for long-distance and high-bandwidth data
Fiber) transmission.
STP (Shielded Twisted A type of cabling with shielding to reduce interference for reliable data transmission.
Pair)
STP (Shielded Twisted A cable designed with shielding to protect against electromagnetic interference.
Pair)
Straight Tip Connector Bayonet-style fiber optic connector used for 100BASE-FX interfaces. Available for single-
(ST) mode and multimode fibers.
Subscriber Connector Push-pull style fiber optic connector used with Gigabit Interface Converters (GBIC).
(SC) Available for single-mode and multimode fibers.
Twisted Pair Ethernet A network cable type commonly used for Ethernet and other data transmission
applications.
UTP (Unshielded A type of cabling without shielding, used for high-speed data transmission.
Twisted Pair)
VoIP (Voice over A technology that enables voice communication over internet networks.
Internet Protocol)
