Automation

Automation

A technique, method or system of operating a process by highly automatic means, in order to reduce human intervention and increase speed and efficiency.

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enhanced graphics adapter (EGA)

Automation; Industrial automation

A video display adapter board introduced in 1984. The EGA is capable of emulating the CGA (Color Graphics Adapter) and the MDA (Monochrome Display Adapter), as well as providing ...

backbone link

Automation; Industrial automation

The main type of link in a network that may have auxiliary links connected to nodes on the backbone link.

zener diode

Automation; Industrial automation

A diode that, above a certain reverse voltage (the zener value), has a sudden rise in current. The voltage across the diode remains essentially constant for any further increase ...

monitor n

Automation; Industrial automation

A video display.

originalequipment manufacturer (OEM)

Automation; Industrial automation

The maker of a piece of equipment. An example would be a machine tool manufacturer who buys programmable controller components, sensors, and actuators — then integrates them with ...