| Acronym | Meaning |
| DOCSIS/MCNS | Data Over Cable Services And Interface Specifications For Multimedia Cable Network Systems |
| MFM | Modified Frequency Modulation |
| RLL | Run Length Limited |
| PAL | Phase Alternating Line |
| DBMS | Database Management System |
| UNIX | Universal Interactive Executive / Uniplexed Information And Computing System |
| WLAN | Wireless Local Area Network |
| LIM | Lifeline Interface Module |
| PLA | Programmable Logic Array |
| MPC | Multimedia Personal Computer |