FSG 70 Information Technology Equipment (Including Firmware), Software, Supplies and Support Equipment

Information Technology Support Equipment

Mini and Micro Computer Control Devices

Information Technology Software

Information Technology Central Processing Unit (CPU, Computer), Analog

Information Technology Central Processing Unit (CPU, Computer), Digital

Historical Supply Class

Information Technology Equipment System Configuration

Punched Card Equipment

Information Technology Components

Information Technology Supplies

Information Technology Input/Output and Storage Devices

Information Technology Central Processing Unit (CPU, Computer), Hybrid

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Group 70

CONTROL,ELECTRONIC COMMAND SIGNALS PROGRAMMER 19 Items: An item which determines the mode of operation of a PROGRAMMER, ELECTRONIC COMMAND SIGNALS.
AMPLIFIER-COMPUTER 11 Items: A component having the dual functions of an amplifier and a computer. Do not use for items in which the amplifier and computer circuits are cascaded.
TRANSMITTER,DIGITAL DATA 236 Items: A transmitter that provides a digitized multiplexed composite output carrier signal derived from two or more input signals from another component, such as a computer. Excludes TRANSMITTER, COORDINATE DATA.
SWITCHING UNIT,ELECTRONIC COMMAND SIGNALS PROGRAMMER 251 Items: An item specifically designed to be used in conjunction with other electronic components to provide automatic switching facilities for a PROGRAMMER, ELECTRONIC COMMAND SIGNALS. For manually operated switching units, see SWITCH (as modified).
CONVERTER-STORER SUBASSEMBLY 59 Items: Two or more different types of items, having a common mounting or mounted on each other, which together form a portion of a converter-storer, but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.
CONTROL-POWER SUPPLY GROUP 381 Items: A collection of items, which provide controlling facilities and supply operating power to other components.
CONVERTER-SHIFT REGISTER GROUP 13 Items: A collection of items, that provide converting and shift register functions.
CONVERTER-STORER GROUP,SIGNAL DATA 12 Items: A collection of items, with the dual function of processing incoming data into either analog form, and of storing this data on a component such as magnetic drum or core memory unit in a manner suitable for transmission to other equipment.
DIGITAL DATA SET 155 Items: A fixed number of components and/or items, not all having the same basic name, which are required for the performance of a complete specific operational function. May exclude certain operating components supplied separately or already present at the point of usage, with the combined function of a RECEIVER, DIGITAL DATA and a TRANSMITTER, DIGITAL DATA.
ERASER,MAGNETIC 73 Items: An item which is specifically designed to disorientate the magnetic signal induced on tape or wire in preparation for the recording of another signal.
DATA DISPLAY GROUP 138 Items: A collection of items, that provide facilities for the display of data.
DIGITAL CONVERTING-PROGRAMMING GROUP 31 Items: A collection of items that change analog and/or digital information into digital form.
CONTROL,COMPUTER 182 Items: A control which is an essential part of the central processing unit of a computer. It controls the other basic hardware units in such a manner that all operations are conducted in the correct time and logic sequence. It also prevents the introduction of a new task prior to completion of the task in process. The control comprises an instruction counter, an instruction and index register and comparator.
CONTROL,COMPUTER PROGRAMMER 213 Items
MAINTENANCE KIT,ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 22 Items
INSTALLATION KIT,ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 297 Items: Items to include brackets, cables, and miscellaneous hardware used to provide a rapid installation and/or removal of electronic equipment, communication equipment and the like. For items consisting solely of assorted hand tools, see TOOL KIT (as modified). For items consisting solely of common and/or specially designed hardware specifically designed to secure electronic equipment, see HARDWARE KIT,ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
RACK,CARD,SORTING AND STORAGE 58 Items: A compartment type item designed for convenience and speed in the sorting and storage of tabulating machine cards.
PANEL,PATCHING,PROGRAMMING 25 Items: A panel consisting of s single flat-surfaced item which contains contact springs, jacks, sockets, and the like, and is encased in a frame assembly. It is used for connecting to the internal wiring of the electronic equipmetnt in use. It may be designed to accept either nonremovable or interchangeable patchboards that can be programmed with patchords to create the circuit required for a given operation. Excludes PANEL, PATCHING, ANTENNA; PANEL, PATCHING, COMMUNICATION; and SWITCHBOARD, PATCHING, COMMUNICATION. See alos PATCHBAORD, ELECTRICAL.
RACK,STORAGE,DATA TAPE 118 Items: A metal item specifically designed for storing data tape on a single or multiple level(s), so that each reel is held in an upright position. Each level may or may not contain subdivisions and hanger rod.
CABINET,CONTROL PANEL STORAGE 20 Items: A cabinet designed to house tabulating or accounting machine control panels.
PROGRAMMER,MICROCIRCUIT 173 Items: A device used to imprint information on a microcircuit including EPROMS and single chip microcomputers. The device may also edit, verify and/or erase existing programmed microcircuits. The device may include remote controls and associated software packages.
ADAPTER,MICROCIRCUIT PROGRAMMER 291 Items: A device which is used in conjunction with a PROGRAMMER, MICROCIRCUIT and provides the means for connecting a specific family of microcircuit devices to the programmer. It may have facilities for verifiying that the microcircuit being mounted is of the correct type, that it is installed correctly, that it is blank, or that a previously programmed microcircuit is usable with the present program.
CONTROL,COMPUTER TERMINAL 77 Items: A control which provides the means for selecting the mode of operation of one or more TERMINAL, DATA PROCESSING.
HEAD,MAGNETIC 118 Items: An item which consists of electromagnets which record and/or reproduce. It may be a single or multiple track and may include features such as a plug-in, erase or the like. It is designed to record and/or reproduce data, sound, or video on tape, disk or the like. For itmes that perform the erasing function only, see DEMAGNETIZER or ERASER, MAGNETIC.
CONTROL,DISK DRIVE UNIT 86 Items: An item designed to control the input/output functions between the computer and a DISK DRIVE UNIT or DISK DRIVE UNIT, OPTICAL. Excluded are INTERFACE UNIT, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING and CONTROL (2), DATA TRANSMISSION.
EXPANSION GROUP,TACTICAL 21 Items: A group of items that process and/or disseminate data. Support equipment may be computer(s), monitor(s), keyboard(s), storage and switching devices, patch panels, and printer(s) and the like. Increases the capability of the COMPUTER, TACTICAL, COMPUTER CONSOLE, TACTICAL, and COMPUTER GROUP, TACTICAL. May or may not have the capability to transmit via Local Area Networks (LANs)
CLEANING KIT,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT 162 Items: An assemblage of waterless non-corrosive solvents and lubricants, with accessories, for removing deposits of residue or foreign particles from items such as keyboards, monitors, disks and the like.
MODIFICATION KIT,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 246 Items: An item(s) employed individually or conjunctively to alter the design of automatic data processing equipment. The item(s) may be used to effect attributes such as improved stability, greater efficiency, extended application or the like. For items that include two or more circuit cards only, see CIRCUIT CARD SET.
RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER,DIGITAL DATA 342 Items: A single component capable of performing the functions of a RECEIVER (1), DIGITAL DATA; and a TRANSMITTER (1), DIGITAL DATA.
TEST DEVICE,INTERFACE 44 Items: An item designed as a test aid for the extended selftesting of interface signals in connector plugs and circuit cards.
SERVER,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 5197 Items: An item specifically designed to function as a node on a computer network, and provide service to terminals on the network through managaing an expansive shared resource. Includes file server which manages a set of disks and provide storage and archival services to computers on the network that may or may not have their own disks, printer server which provides high quality and/or high speed printing so that each terminal on the network need not have its own printer, and/or communications server which provides connection to various communication media including other LANs and/or public networks. Excludes: PROCESSOR, FILE SERVER.
ARITHMETIC UNIT,COMPUTER 197 Items: An item that performs operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on signals being processed within a computer. It may also provide temporary storage and shift register functions, but only in relation to its own operation, and not to that of the overall computer.
COMPARATOR,DIGITAL DATA 21 Items: A single component that correlates digitized information received from two or more individual sources. For items that correlate nonspecific signal information, see COMPARATOR, SIGNAL.
CONSOLE,SITUATION DISPLAY 23 Items: A console specifically designed to provide a visual display of the elements comprising an air operations area that is associated with zonal defense.
CONVERTER-STORER,SIGNAL DATA 97 Items: An item with the dual function of processing incoming data into either analog or digital form, and of storing this data in a manner suitable for transmission to other equipment.
GENERATOR-SYNCHRONIZER,SIGNAL,COMPUTER 25 Items: A single component with the dual function of producing electrical signals, and of aligning two or more signals with respect to time.
PROGRAMMER,ELECTRONIC COMMAND SIGNALS 126 Items: An item which processes electronic command signals in a manner and sequence suitable for the predetermined automatic control of another item such as a missile or electronic computer.
CONVERSION SYSTEM,ANALOG TO DIGITAL 28 Items: A grouping of electronic and/or mechanical equipment designed for the purpose of changing an analog sample(s) to an equivalent digital code for some finite resolution. It may contain converter(s), amplifiers, power supplies, readout devices, and the like.
BURSTER,PAPER FORMS 15 Items: An item specifically designed to separate continuous paper forms into individual sheets. It may be used for single and/or multiple forms. It may/may not contain accessories for marginal or slitting and/or imprinting units for selected printing on a single copy.
CLEANING UNIT,MAGNETIC TAPE 99 Items: A device designed for cleaning both blank and/or recorded magnetic tapes, in which the recorded information will not become degaussed. In the process, the cleaner wipes away loose particles, scrapes away adhered particles and slices imbedded particles at the tape surface. In addition, it will drain off electrostatic build-up from the tape backing material and rewind the tape precisely at the proper tension.
DECOMMUTATOR,SIGNAL 18 Items: A device specifically designed for separation, demodulation or demultiplexing commutated signals.
HEAD ASSEMBLY,READ-WRITE 108 Items: A specifically designed component assembly which reads, records or erases information in a storage medium, usually a stack of electromagnets arranged geometrically, used to read, write or erase data in digital form on a magnetic drum, disk or magnetic tape.
SECURITY MONITORING 48 Items: The set is used in field to monitor the field node to network for intrusion and security violations which forwards information to the NETWORK SECURITY PROTECTION SYSTEM. The set may include hardware and software as needed.
HUB,NETWORK 1025 Items: An item used to link several computers in a network allowing them to communicate and use common resources as a printer, a scanner and the like. It is also used to repeat data transmitted on the network.
REMOTE CONTROL,INSTRUMENT-EQUIPMENT 22 Items: A wired or wireless transmission device that provides remote control for equipment or instrument by pressing buttons mounted on the device. Excludes REMOTE CONTROL,HANDHELD,UNIVERSAL; REMOTE CONTROL,HANDSET,TELEVISION; REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET,VIDEO and REMOTE CONTROL RADIO DEVICE,HANDHELD.
DOCKING STATION 88 Items: A device designed to support and connect a computer, telephone equipment and the like to enlarge its power supply or multimedia capabilities and/or to increase its connections to other peripherals.
CONTROL,COMPUTER PROGRAMMER 213 Items
CONTROLLER SYSTEM,COMMON 29 Items: A grouping of equipment used to operate and control various unmanned systems (ground and air) and sensors. It can control Class 1 unmanned aerial vehicles and their sensor payloads, unmanned ground vehicles and their sensors and weapon payloads, unattended ground sensors and some manned ground vehicle functions. It also enables superior situational awareness, training, logistics and medical functions. Consists of a control display unit and the associated peripherals.
TAPE,PUNCHED PROGRAM 177 Items: May be in roll form or encased in a cartridge or cassette.
TAPE PROGRAM,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 670 Items: A thin flexible strip of material in roll form, having a magnetic coating on one surface upon which is recorded the sequence of instructions required by a computer for solving a particular problem. It is stored in a cartridge, cassette, or reel which is designed to be inserted into the tape transport of a computer. See also DISK PROGRAM, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING. For disks or tapes haivng no prerecorded data, see DISK, FLEXIBLE and TAPE, ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING.
MAGNETIC BUBBLE MEMORY,PROGRAMMED 53 Items: A circuit card assembly fitted with magnetic bubble memories. Programs stored in these memories are not erased in case of a voltage drop in the power supply system. See also MICROCIRCUIT (1) (as modified) and MICROCIRCUIT ASSEMBLY. Exclude MAGNETIC BUBBLE MEMORY.
SOFTWARE KIT 5575 Items: A collection of items not having the same basic name, designed to enhance the operation of automatic data processing equipment. May include such items as DISK PROGRAM, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING; TAPE PROGRAM, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING; expander card(s) and instruction manual(s).
CARTRIDGE,PROGRAM,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 197 Items: A CARTRIDGE, PROGRAMMABLE with stored program.
SOFTWARE 2020 Items: Any set of machine-readable instructions necessary for the operation of technological equipment, as well as documentation giving instructions on how to use them. Types of software include but are not limited to firmware, middleware, application, and system type software. It may be downloadable or delivered on physical media.
COMPUTER,ANALOG 163 Items: A computer which solves problems by translating physical conditions into related mechanical or electrical quantities and uses mechanical or electrical equivalent circuits as an analog for the physical phenomenon being investigated. The physical quantities in an analog computer are varied continuously instead of in discrete steps as in a digital computer. Excludes peripheral hardware.
COMPUTER SUBASSEMBLY 6346 Items: Two or more different types of items, having a common mounting or mounted on each other which together form a portion of a computer, but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.
INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT KIT,DATA PROCESSING 949 Items: A collection of items, not all having the same basic name, such as mounting hardware, racks, workbench, supply and interconnect cables, electrical and electronic ancillary equipment (changeover, transformer, battery and distribution boxes), which are required for installation, support and operation of data processing equipment. Data processing equipment, such as computersand peripheral equipment, may be included. Excludes INSTALLATION SET, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
ARITHMETIC UNIT,COMPUTER 197 Items: An item that performs operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on signals being processed within a computer. It may also provide temporary storage and shift register functions, but only in relation to its own operation, and not to that of the overall computer.
COMPUTER,DIGITAL 12417 Items: A computer which processes information represented by combinations of discrete or discontinuous data. It is a computer for performing sequences of arithmetic and logical operations, not only on external data but also on its own internally stored instructions, in contrast to a continuous data, analog computer. It may be designed for specific and/or combination operation, such as asynchronous, automatic, fixed program, and the like. May include handheld computer. Excludes peripheral hardware.
COMPUTER,DIGITAL,MISSION PLANNER 109 Items: A vital and unique computer and computer system that's purpose is to provide planning capability for offensive/defensive strategic plans against hostileforces. EXCLUDES: COMPUTER SET, DIGITAL; COMPUTER SYSTEM, DIGITAL; COMPUTER, DIGITAL; COMPUTER, DIGITAL DATA TRANSFER.
WORK STATION,COMPUTER GRAPHICS 118 Items: An integral part of a computer with dual graphic monitors, local area network access units and digital and video disk storage devices. Application software allows for receiving and correlating data from strategic and tactical intelligence sensors, produces ground battle graphic situation displays, makes target nominations and performs other command and ground control functions.
INTERFACE UNIT,DATA TRANSFER 3544 Items: An electronic device specifically designed for the uploading and/or downloading of information. The item may include and/or accommodate a variety of electronic data storage devices such as hard disk, floppy disk, programmable cartridge, electrically erasable programmable read-only memory, and the like. May provide TEMPEST level security.
INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT KIT,DATA PROCESSING 949 Items: A collection of items, not all having the same basic name, such as mounting hardware, racks, workbench, supply and interconnect cables, electrical and electronic ancillary equipment (changeover, transformer, battery and distribution boxes), which are required for installation, support and operation of data processing equipment. Data processing equipment, such as computersand peripheral equipment, may be included. Excludes INSTALLATION SET, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
SECURITY DATA SYSTEM 157 Items: A secure data configuration consisting of a secure data processing terminal, interface, and secure data equipment. It may or may not include a printer, keyboard, terminal and signal converter. It may be a portable system that can be contained in a briefcase.
COMPUTER SET,DIGITAL 639 Items: One or more computer, digital and one or more associated peripheral devices which together perform specific ADP functions, but which do not meet the requirements for a complete computer system. Excludes COMPUTER SYSTEM, DIGITAL.
MODIFICATION KIT,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 246 Items: An item(s) employed individually or conjunctively to alter the design of automatic data processing equipment. The item(s) may be used to effect attributes such as improved stability, greater efficiency, extended application or the like. For items that include two or more circuit cards only, see CIRCUIT CARD SET.
TELEPHONE SWITCHING CONTROL SYSTEM,COMPUTERIZED 31 Items: An item which provides internal telephone switching as well as outside connections. It consists of a program, a computer, a diskette drive, and a printer. It may include some other communication devices such as phone directories, modules, taxation module, traffic analyzer module, interact computer module, and the like.
ALL SOURCE ANALYSIS SYSTEM 47 Items: A command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance system. The system provides local and remote all-source analysis capability for intelligence collection and management system. The system provides network switching, data processing, information storage, and software applications for the collection, processing and the dissemination of combat information and all-source battlefield intelligence. It may or may not include targeting, ground sensor reporting, electronic warning, and other threat alert functions. It provides the user with the ability to input, process, receive, and send near real-time intelligence data, and to manage and replicate the intelligence database.
COMPUTER SET,GENERAL INFORMATION DATA 196 Items: A complete electronic set that provides facilities for the computation of information derived from sources, such as catalogs, telephone directories, and the like.
COMPUTER SYSTEM,ANALOG 50 Items: A complete analog computer system, as defined by computer, analog which includes the computer and all the associated peripheral hardware.
COMPUTER SYSTEM,DIGITAL 16652 Items: A complete digital computer system, as defined by computer, digital, which includes the computer and all the associated peripheral hardware. May be a networked system or stand alone. Also, may or may not have satellite and/or global capabilities via built-in or add-on devices.
COMMAND AND CONTROL SYSTEM 90 Items: An integrated, open architecture computer network of server(s), and/or client workstations and application software that provide service components and strategic, operational and tactical, command and control automated decision support.
NETWORK SECURITY PROTECTION SYSTEM 270 Items: The system detects, monitors and manages responses to the network attacks from the intrusion and security violations. The system is divided into elements and incorporates separate workstations. This system may be mounted in a vehicular shelter or in a tent type shelter. The system may include software and hardware as needed.
PROCESSOR,DISPLAY AND CONTROL 61 Items: A unit that accepts, processes and displays mission and status data to the operator. The unit consists of a display, processor and the associated peripherals.
WORKSTATION,GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE 19 Items: A tactical, computer-based system that allows the Geospatial Intelligence Analyst to utilize hardcopy and digital terrain data to produce real time and near real time information for the battlefield commander. It also allows for the hardcopy production of large format, multicolor topographic products in a timely manner. It comes in a Light version and a Deployable version. The Light version has the equipment installed in a shelter mounted on the back of a vehicle with a towed generator and the Deployable version is fitted in transit cases. This item is a member of the DISTRIBUTED COMMON GROUND SYSTEM - Army family of systems.
WORKSTATION,PORTABLE MULTIFUNCTION 57 Items: A personal computer laptop platform automated information system. The system of hardware consisting of a laptop with integrated display, keyboard and touchpad may contain commercial off the shelf components. It may also include a printer, network attached storage device and unmanaged network switch. It is employed at all echelon levels and may be used for intelligence of selected combat arms, air and ground combat support and combat service support units depending on their mission, mobility and intelligence function. It may or may not provide the user with the ability to access software packages, input, process, receive and send near real-time intelligence data and to manage and query the intelligence database. May or may not be two-way interchangeable.
SERVER,INTELLIGENCE FUSION 27 Items: A server that provides local and remote analysis capability for intelligence collection and management functions. It serves as a robust intelligence database management system and database replicator. The server may or may not provide network switching, data processing, information storage, and software applications for the collection, processing and dissemination of combat information and battlefield intelligence. It is employed at battalion, regiment, brigade, division, force and theater levels for intelligence of selected combat arms, air and ground combat support, and combat service support units depending on their mission, mobility and intelligence function. It provides the user with the ability to input, process, receive, and send near real-time intelligence data, and to manage and replicate the intelligence database.
SERVER GROUP,NETWORK 55 Items: A collection of SERVER(s), AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING or other server type item(s) with related hardware and software to allow the sharing of information across multiple networks. Includes server groups that connect networks that are not capable of being directly connected to each other or able to freely exchange information due to the security level and/or access level limitations.
CROSS DOMAIN SERVER SET 17 Items: A collection of servers or a server, automatic data processing or other server type items with related hardware and software to allow the sharing of information across multiple networks. Includes servers that connect networks that are not capable of being directly connected to each other or able to freely exchange information due to the security level and/or access level limitations.
KEY PUNCH MACHINE 27 Items: An item designed to punch significant codes in cards and/or thin metal plates.
HEAD,PUNCHED TAPE READER 12 Items: A specifically designed component, capable of converting information photoelectrically or electromechanically from a punched tape into electrical pulses. It is part of a READER, PUNCHED TAPE.
HEAD SUBASSEMBLY,PUNCHED TAPE READER 10 Items: Two or more different types of items, having a common mounting or mounted on each other, which together form a portion of a HEAD, PUNCHED TAPE READER. In itself, it is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.
PANEL,INDICATOR 95 Items: A panel designed for indicating purposes only. It does not distribute power nor control the equipment with which it is used. See also PANEL, POWER DISTRIBUTION; SWITCHBOARD, POWER and INDICATOR ASSEMBLY.
CONTROL-POWER SUPPLY GROUP 381 Items: A collection of items, which provide controlling facilities and supply operating power to other components.
INDICATOR CONTROL GROUP 13 Items: A collection of items, that provide facilities for selecting and/or controlling one or more indicators. It may also provide facilities for generating pulse and sweep signals.
CONVERTER,SERIAL TO PARALLEL 56 Items: An item converting the chronological-sequence presentation of binary digital data to parallel presentation of data. Excludes MICROCIRCUIT (1), (as modified).
CAPSTAN,TAPE DRIVE 49 Items: The driven spindle or shaft, in an instrument such as a tape recorder which rotates against the tape, pulling it through the machine at a constant speed during operation.
COMPUTER SUBASSEMBLY 6346 Items: Two or more different types of items, having a common mounting or mounted on each other which together form a portion of a computer, but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.
PANEL,CONTROL,ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 303 Items: A panel, upon which are mounted such items as indicator lights, meters, relays, switches and the like, which is specifically designed for the purpose of controlling the operation of electrical and electronic equipment. See also PANEL, TEST, ELECTRICAL.
DECODER,COMPUTER 122 Items: A device which determines the meaning of a set of signals and initiates a computer operation based thereon. See also MATRIX, COMPUTER. Excludes MICROCIRCUT (1), (as modified).
DRIVER,SIGNAL,MICROCOMPUTER 60 Items: An item which includes devices for signal amplification and signal conversion required for the supply of input and output channels (ports) of microprocessors and microcomputers. The operation of input and output units usually requires a higher signal power than is normally available at the busy system of a microprocessor.
CONVERTER,DIGITAL TO ANALOG 550 Items: A device whose output signal is a continuous average of a discrete input signal of predetermined form, rate, and sequence. See also CONVERTER, DIGITAL TO DIGITAL. Excludes MICROCIRCUIT (1), (as modified).
CONVERTER,DIGITAL TO DIGITAL 1430 Items: A device which converts digital data of one form, rate, and sequence to digital data of another form, rate, and sequence. Excludes MICROCURCUIT (1), (as modified).
ELECTRONIC COUNTER-SHIFT REGISTER 16 Items: An item having the dual function of counting, but not registering or totalizing, electrical input signals, and of a shift register.
REGISTER-ROUTER,BINARY DATA 54 Items: A dual functioning item providing facilities for accepting parallel binary data, shifting this data into serial form, and directing the output of the write amplifier to the appropriate read-write head. The item is a component of an electronic computer.
SIMULATOR-VERIFIER,COMPUTER 28 Items: A single component with the dual function of providing synthetic signals which are fed into a computer, and of determining discrepancies between computed and independently derived solutions.
CONVERTER,ANALOG TO DIGITAL 915 Items: A device that changes an analog voltage sample to an equivalent digital code of some finite resolution. It is also called a digitizer and ADC encoder. It includes both electronic and mechanical types or combinations thereof. Excludes MICROCIRCUIT (1), (as modified)
CONVERTER,BINARY TO DECIMAL 14 Items: A device that changes a number represented by the base of two (binary) to the equivalent number represented by the base of ten (decimal). Excludes MICROCIRCUIT (1), (as modified).
ENCODER-COUPLER,DIGITAL DATA 86 Items: A device having the dual function of a rotating shaft encoder and a digital data coupler.
ENCODER-INDICATOR,DIGITAL DATA 77 Items: A device having the dual function of a rotating shaft encoder and a digital indicator.
GENERATOR,FUNCTION,ANALOG COMPUTER 29 Items: A specifically designed component for an analog computer which is used to electronically generate analytic, as well as arbitrary functions of one variable. Includes components which generate square, square root, log, antilog, sine, cosine or arbitrary functions.
INTEGRATOR NETWORK,ANALOG COMPUTER 24 Items: A specifically designed component for an analog computer used in combination with the operational amplifiers to perform mathematical operations of integration in the computer. Includes both single and dual units or combinations thereof.
MONITOR,CRT,TAPE RECORDER 26 Items: A device which represents operational information on the screen of a cathode ray tube(s) for the purpose of real time monitoring of signals, as they are being recorded or reproduced on magnetic tape. It may be designed for single or multiple channel use and consists either of a single cathode ray tube for simultaneous multichannel display or multiple cathode ray tubes, mounted in-line on a single rack, for individual channel display. It may contain special features for providing output signals for external monitoring and/or recording devices.
MULTIPLIER,ANALOG COMPUTER 25 Items: A specifically designed component for an analog computer used in combination with the operational amplifiers to multiply or divide two variables of either polarity and provide a true average value output. Includes both electronic and electromechanical types or combinations thereof.
MEMORY,PORTABLE,HARD DISK 355 Items: A data storage containing one or more platters for the storage and retrieval of data with an external data connector, such as a Universal Serial Bus connector. May be used to transfer data to or from portable devices such as cameras, computers, printers, or other such devices. May include software or firmware for data security.
MEMORY,PORTABLE,SOLID STATE 1022 Items: A solid state device with one or more interfaces to download, store and retrieve electronic data. This device may be used to move digital data to peripheral portable devices. May include software or firmware. Includes flash drives, thumb drives and subsystem device drivers.
RECORDER-REPRODUCER,DIGITAL DATA 36 Items: Records data extracts and technical and systems information then uploads and maintains programs required to operate various computer systems.
STYLUS,DIGITAL COMPUTER SYSTEM 157 Items: A pen-shaped item designed to browse and/or write on a touch screen display of a COMPUTER SYSTEM, DIGITAL. It may or may not have a tether.
CASE,COMPUTER 934 Items
DRAWER SECTION,CONTROL PANEL STORAGE 38 Items: An item designed with a holding housing for use with CABINET (1), CONTROL PANEL STORAGE. It has compartments for the storage of control panel wires, tools, diagrams, and the like.
TAPE,ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING 1038 Items: A thin flexible strip of material with a layer of magnetic coating on one surface on which character information is recorded while processing at electronic speeds. The information is recorded in the form of magnetized spots, for storage or reproduction in printed or punched card form. May be in roll form or encased in a cartridge or cassette. For items not specifically designed for use in electronic data processing see TAPE, SOUND RECORDING. For prerecorded disk or tape computer programs see DISK PROGRAM, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING and TAPE PROGRAM, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING.
REEL,MAGNETIC RECORDING TAPE 30 Items: A reel specifically designed to accommodate magnetizable recording tape.
CASE,DATA CARRIER 134 Items: A case specifically designed for transporting and storage of data carriers such as punched tapes, punched cards, magnetic tapes, ADP lists and similar items.
DISK SET,MAGNETIC 98 Items: A number of magnetic disks mounted on a spindle and enclosed within a case. To be used in a DISK DRIVE UNIT for data storage and reading. The diameter, aswell as the number within the pack of magnetic disks, depend on the construction of the DISK DRIVE UNIT to be used.
DISK,FLEXIBLE 762 Items: A round flat item which is used as a storage media, it is rotated in order to read or write data on one or both sides. The item may have a magnetic coating and be stored in a paper/plastic envelope, or it may be designed as an optical storage media with pits on a reflecting surface that are served by means of an optical device or a laser beam. For preprogrammed DISK, FLEXIBLE, see DISK PROGRAM, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING.
DISK CARTRIDGE,MAGNETIC 354 Items: A hard case, usually made of plastic or other similar material and containing a flat, hard disk generally made of metal, glass, or the like with a center hole and coated with magnetically sensitive material, usually iron oxide. The magnetic disk is used as a storage medium on which information can be magnetically stored and retrieved. The case is designed to protect the enclosed magnetic disk from contaminants and other physical damage and mounts on the spindle of a disk drive.
FILE,DISK,FLEXIBLE 205 Items: A rigid container designed to store and/or transport DISK, FLEXIBLE. It may be square or rectangular in shape and may have indexing separators. Excludes BOX, FILING; and the like.
COVER,PRINTER,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 166 Items: A fabricated removable cover, designed to fully or partially inclose a PRINTER, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING. It is used for protection from dust, dirt, and the like. It also can be used for noise reduction.
COVER,COMPUTER 116 Items: A fabricated removeable textile or plastic cover specifically designed to fully or partially inclose a desktop computer for protection from dust, dirt and the like.
ENVELOPE,PROTECTIVE,DISK,FLEXIBLE 39 Items: An envelope made of paper or plastic material, usually of the open end type construction used for the shipping, storage and general handling of DISK, FLEXIBLE.
BAND,SEAL,MAGNETIC TAPE 11 Items: A nonmetallic item used for the sealing of magnetic computer tape reels.
SCREEN,ANTI-GLARE 367 Items: An accessory to a DISPLAY UNIT. It is designed to be attached to the front of a DISPLAY UNIT to reduce reflection. It may or may not include anti-static protection. It may include mounting hardware. It may or may not have privacy features.
CARTRIDGE,PROGRAMMABLE 148 Items: A solid state device designed to be inserted into a TRANSFER UNIT, PROGRAMMABLE CARTRIDGE for up loading and/or down loading information to a computer.
DISK,NONFLEXIBLE 707 Items: A flat item with a center hole, used as a storage medium for digital information. It can be of the READ ONLY or READ/WRITE type format. It can use OPTICAL or MAGNETIC type heads for the placing or retrieving information. For items in cartridge or envelope form see DISK CARTRIDGE, MAGNETIC; DISK, FLEXIBLE. Excludes items used for sound or video recording see DISK, SOUND RECORDING; DISK VIDEO RECORDING.
CASE,DISPLAY UNIT 75 Items
CASE,DISK DRIVE UNIT 176 Items
CASE,PRINTER,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 89 Items
TEMPLATE,KEYBOARD,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 67 Items: An item designed to define the unique functions of specific keys on a computer keyboard using an applied software program. It is placed over the keyboard during the utilization of the software program, then removed or replaced when the software is removed/replaced.
HOLDER,PAPER ROLLER 39 Items: A device designed to accommodate and position paper for automatic feeding of paper into a PRINTER, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING or a TELETYPEWRITER.
CARTRIDGE,TONER 910 Items: A replaceable cartridge that contains dry toner, used for the copying of documents in a PRINTER (as modified) or copying machine (as modified). The item may contain and house the photosensitive drum, corona wire, and the like. For toner used to refill toner reservoirs, see TONER, INDIRECT, ELECTROSTATIC PROCESSING or TONER, DIRECT, ELECTROSTATIC PROCESSING.
APPLICATOR,DISPOSABLE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 47 Items: A slender rod of wood, plastic, compressed paper and the like. It is specifically designed for the cleaning of data processing and/or automated office equipment. It may or may not be saturated with a solution specially designed for cleaning. It is not intended for medical purposes. For medical applicators, see APPLICATOR, DISPOSABLE or APPLICATOR (as modified).
PAD,MOUSE 103 Items: An item of flexible material, usually rubber or neoprene, used to provide a texturized surface for the operation of a MOUSE, DATA ENTRY.
COVER,KEYBOARD,DATA ENTRY 104 Items: A prefabricated, removable cover specifically designed to fully or partially inclose a KEYBOARD, DATA ENTRY for protection from dust, dirt, and the like.
HOLDER,MOUSE,DATA ENTRY 16 Items: An item specifically designed to hold and/or position a MOUSE, DATA ENTRY when not in use.
CASE,ACCESSORY KIT,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT. 65 Items
HOOD,ANTI-GLARE,DISPLAY UNIT 37 Items: An item made of plastic or other material and may or may not include a hinged visor. It attaches to a display unit to reduce reflection. It may include mounting hardware.
FUSER ASSEMBLY,PRINTING 49 Items: A replaceable item used for the copying of documents in a PRINTER (as modified) or copying machine (as modified). The item is generally cylindrical in shape and contains a filament allowing the rise in temperature of a CARTRIDGE, TONER to fix toner particles to the paper.
SUPPORT,PORTABLE,DIGITAL COMPUTER SYSTEM 45 Items: A support designed to hold a COMPUTER SYSTEM, DIGITAL and its accessories to program and/or remote control various equipment on the field such as drones and the like. It may possess mounting hardware such as strap, harness and the like so that this equipment is carried by the wearer.
CASE,DISK 26 Items: Case of various shapes specially designed for transporting and storage of rigid or flexible audio, video or data disks. Excludes BOX, FILLING; FILE, DISK, FLEXIBLE, and the like.
CARTRIDGE,THREE-DIMENSIONAL PRINTER 29 Items: A replaceable cartridge in reel shape that contain filament generally in bioplastic, used for making physical objects from a PRINTER,THREE DIMENSIONAL by continuously layering the filament material successively.
DEMULTIPLEXER SUBASSEMBLY 10 Items: Two or more different types of items having a common mounting or mounted on each other which together form a portion of a demultiplexer, but which in themselves are not a complete functioning item and cannot be assigned a more definite item name.
RECORDER-REPRODUCER,SOUND 10 Items: A single component which makes a record of sonic variations and which will reproduce recorded sonic variations. See also RECORDER-REPRODUCER SET, SOUND.
DEMULTIPLEXER 10 Items: An item designed to decombine two or more simultaneous intelligence signals for recovering the intelligence received from a single signal transmission facility, the intelligence having been previously combined by a compatible multiplexer. See also MULTIPLEXER.
RECEIVER,DIGITAL DATA 378 Items: A receiver specifically designed to accept a signal from a TRANSMITTER, DIGITAL DATA and to restore the signal to its original form and sequence for input to associated equipment, such as a computer. Excludes RECEIVER, COORDINATE DATA.
CONTROL-CODER-MONITOR GROUP 28 Items: A collection of items, that controls a test to be performed, provides signals in accordance with a predetermined combination, and examines part of the output from other components or sets.
MULTIPLEXER-SHIFT REGISTER GROUP 15 Items: A collection of items, that provide multiplexing and shift register functions.
RECORDER GROUP 52 Items: A collection of items, which provide recording facilities.
DATA DISPLAY GROUP 138 Items: A collection of items, that provide facilities for the display of data.
RECORDING SET,ELECTRONIC RECONNAISSANCE DATA 11 Items: A complete electronic set for the making of a permanent representation of electronic signals detected during reconnaissance surveillance missions.
SUPPORT,ARMATURE 20 Items: An item which consists of a mechanical or structural part designed to overcome the force of gravity, but is not intended to be the principal substaining member of an armature.
PRINTER,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 10296 Items: A high-capacity hard copy printer specifically designed for data processing systems. Includes electrostatic and Laser-operated printers.
PROGRAM LOADER 162 Items: An item used to load a program into the working storage of a data processing system by means of punched cards, paper tapes, magnetic tapes, and the like. The item is capable of relocating programs and testing loadability.
DISPLAY UNIT 12315 Items: An indicator unit on which computer information is visually displayed. Indication of data may be achieved by cathode ray tubes, plasma display, light emitting diodes, crystal display or the like. For items which also include an input section such as a keyboard, cursor, or rolling ball, see TERMINAL, DATA PROCESSING.
DATA STATION 561 Items: An equipment configuration consisting of a data processing terminal, interf ace, and data communication equipment. The following components and/or units may be included: input unit, output unit, computating unit, control unit, storage unit, teletypewriter, card reader, printer, document reader, data display unit, programmable terminal, autonomous processor, signal converter andmodem. The number of items belonging to a data station is determined by its application.
BUFFER STORAGE UNIT 588 Items: An item for temporary storage of data which are transmitted from one functional unit to another one. The item is a connecting link between computer parts of different kinds which cannot be directly interconnected due to the differences in data flow rates or in data flow rates or in data format. It is mainly used between external storages, input and output devices, and main storage. The buffer may receive data with one flow rate and, after conversion, may transmit it with a different flow rate. As assembly it may consist of semi-storage or core storage. Excludes Microcircuit.
RECORDER-REPRODUCER,VIDEO 16 Items: A single component specifically designed to record optic variations or optic and sonic variations and will reproduce the optic variations or the optic and sonic variations. For items designed to record and reproduce sonic variations, see RECORDER-REPRODUCER, SOUND. See also RECORDER-REPRODUCER SET, VIDEO.
KEYBOARD,DATA ENTRY 4180 Items: A device for data input by key depression which causes the generation of the selected character, numeral or the like.
TERMINAL,DATA PROCESSING 2212 Items: An item designed to permit access to a COMPUTER (as modified) for the purpose of entering and retrieving data. It must include a data input device such as a KEYBOARD, DATA ENTRY; TOUCHSCREEN, DATA ENTRY; or GRAPHICS TABLET, DATA ENTRY and a data output device such as a DISPLAY UNIT; DISPLAY, OPTOELECTRONIC; or PRINTER, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING. It may include a JOYSTICK, DATA ENTRY; SCANNER, OPTICAL; MOUSE, DATA ENTRY; MODEM, COMMUNICATIONS; or similar device. Excludes DATA STATION.
DISK DRIVE UNIT 14409 Items: An electromechanical or solid state item which accepts and systematically accepts and systematically retains digital input data in such a manner as to facilitate the rapid recovery of stored information. The item may or may not consist of disk(s) some of which are removable, hard, removable disk packs, fixed disks, or removable flexible, each surface coated with a material suceptible to spot magnetization, integral writing, a drive motor and its mechanical linkage, and data translating heads for impressing on or removing from the disk surface data in digital form. The item is a component of an electronic computer. See also, MAGNETIC DRUM, DATA STORAGE; CORE MEMORY UNIT.
KEYTOP,KEYBOARD 2324 Items: An item usually marked with letter(s), numeral(s), or other character(s) designed to be attached to a key lever of a typewriter, accounting and calculating machien, office type composing machine keyboard or KEYBOARD, DATA ENTRY for the purpose of affording fingertip operation.
JOYSTICK,DATA ENTRY 461 Items: A hand manipulated device which includes a vertically mounted stick or column which can be moved in a backward; a forward; a sideway; and up or down; and/or a rotary direction. The movement of the stick or column generates a signal which may be used to move a cursor and/or tracking symbol on the face of a display device such as cathode ray tube; to input data into an electronic system; and/or control operation of a system. It may include additional devices, such as switches or variable resistors. Excludes GRIP ASSEMBLY,CONTROLLER,AIRCRAFT and GRIP ASSEMBLY,CONTROLLER,WEAPON.
MOUSE,DATA ENTRY 1599 Items: A pointing device, which when moved in any direction on a flat surface, generates a signal to move a cursor and/or tracking symbol on a display device. It may include buttons or wheels that allow the user to select operations and manipulate text and graphics. Includes spherical, optical, wireless mouses and the like. Excludes TRACKBALL, DATA ENTRY; and JOYSTICK, DATA ENTRY. See also CONTROLLER, DATA ENTRY, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING.
TRACKBALL,DATA ENTRY 617 Items: A device which includes a sphere mounted in a small open-topped box. The sphere is hand-operated by rotating it in a backward, a forward, or a sideway direction while maintaining the device in a fixed location. The movement of the sphere generates a signal which may be used to move a cursor and/or tracking symbol on the face of a display, such as a cathode ray tube; to input data into an electronic system; and/or to control the operation of a system. It may or may not include additional input devices, such as switches or variable resistors.
PLATEN,PRINTER 57 Items: An item specifically designed to press paper or tape against the printing mechanism of a typewriter, teletypewriter, printer and the like. Item may be flat or cylindrical in shape.
PARTS KIT,PRINTING HEAD 13 Items: A parts kit used to repair a PRINT HEAD, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING.
PRINT HEAD,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 290 Items: An item used to print data on a PRINTER, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING. The letters, numerals, and other characters are created by means of needle matrices, diode matrices or by means of writing systems using ink-jet, laser ray, etc. For items including printing types see ELEMENT, TYPING.
TOUCHSCREEN,DATA ENTRY 620 Items: A device which uses a pressure-sensitive panel to input information to an electronic computer system and/or control the operation of a system. It is mounted on the face of a display unit such as a cathode ray tube. It may include mounting hardware.
OPTICAL READER,DATA ENTRY 2048 Items: A device which contains a light source, such as a light emitting diode or a laser diode and a light detector, such as semiconductor photo. It may/may not include other electronic circuitry. It is used to scan bar codes, alpha/numeric characters, markings, or the like. It converts the scanned data to a signal which can be input into an electronic system, such as a computer. It may be designed either as a hand manipulated device or as a device which is mounted in a fixed position for operation. Excludes RECEIVER-TRANSMITTER, LASER. See also COUPLER, OPTOELECTRONIC.
SHEET FEEDER,PRINTER 247 Items: An accessory to a PRINTER, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING. It allows single-sheet feeding on a printer which normally accommodates only continuous form paper. It may hold multiple sheets of cut paper.
TRANSFER UNIT,PROGRAMMABLE CARTRIDGE 212 Items: A read/write device used in conjunction with a CARTRIDGE, PROGRAMMABLE to receive and/or transmit stored data. May also be used to interface between computer systems.
INTERFACE UNIT,DATA TRANSFER 3544 Items: An electronic device specifically designed for the uploading and/or downloading of information. The item may include and/or accommodate a variety of electronic data storage devices such as hard disk, floppy disk, programmable cartridge, electrically erasable programmable read-only memory, and the like. May provide TEMPEST level security.
PRINTER STATION 114 Items: One or more PRINTER, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING with a collection of items, such as COPYING MACHINE (as modified); rack; stand; and the like, used for printing and reproducing data.
INTERFACE UNIT,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 7880 Items: A self-contained item which permits the transfer of information between various types of computer support equipment and computers which would not otherwise be compatible. Excludes MODEM, COMMUNICATION; EXPANDER CARD, COMPUTER, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING; CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY; and CABLE ASSEMBLY (as modified).
INSTALLATION AND EQUIPMENT KIT,DATA PROCESSING 949 Items: A collection of items, not all having the same basic name, such as mounting hardware, racks, workbench, supply and interconnect cables, electrical and electronic ancillary equipment (changeover, transformer, battery and distribution boxes), which are required for installation, support and operation of data processing equipment. Data processing equipment, such as computersand peripheral equipment, may be included. Excludes INSTALLATION SET, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
PRINTER SUBASSEMBLY 908 Items: Two or more different types of items, having a common mounting or mounted on each other which together form a portion of a PRINTER, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING, but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and can not be assigned a more definite item name.
DISK DRIVE SUBASSEMBLY 289 Items: Two or more different types of items, having a common mounting or mounted on each other which together form a portion of a DISC DRIVE UNIT, but which in itself is not a complete functioning item and can not be assigned a more definite item name.
TRACTOR,PRINTER 59 Items: An accessory to be used with a PRINTER, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING. The device is designed to feed Z-fold paper by meshing of pins (feed crawlers, pin feed plates) into lateral feed hole margins thus enabling fast, regular and slippage-free transport of printing paper. Excludes SHEET FEEDER, PRINTER.
COPROCESSOR,COMPUTER 47 Items: A unit or circuit board that improves the performance of a computer by increasing the capability of the central processing unit (CPU). The functions may include time, arithmetic, logic and the like.
SUPPLEMENTARY KIT,COMPUTER 385 Items: A collection of items, not all having the same basic name, designed to extend the function and/or application or the operational capabilities of computers such as personal computers.
CASE,PRINTER PAPER 73 Items: A case specifically designed to hold, position and allow feeding continuous paper to a PRINTER, AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING.
ROLLER,PRINTER 175 Items: A cylindrical item used to feed paper or other media in a printer, typewriter, teletypewriter and the like. The item may also include attaching hardware such as brackets, braces, pins, yokes and the like. Excludes SHEET FEEDER, PRINTER. For items designed to press paper or tape against the printing mechanism see PLATEN, PRINTER.
CARTRIDGE,FONT 60 Items: An item used in a PRINTER,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING to control the selection of type, shape, and/or size of the print available.
PLOTTER,GRAPHICS 358 Items: A computer peripheral specifically designed to print drawings generated by Computer Aided Design programs, charts and graphs. Excludes all plotters that are not computer driven.
PROCESSOR,OPTICAL DISK 28 Items: A self-contained unit used to read electronic books (preprogrammed compact disks (CDs)). The item includes a full function keyboard or keypad and may contain a display screen or have the capability to be connected to an external display unit via output jacks. May also have the capability for audio output.
DIGITIZER,DATA ENTRY 174 Items: A device which can be used to create designs, transfer graphics, and/or select information from menus. Input may be achieved by means of a stylus or cursor. May or may not include a graphics tablet.
MATRIX DATA STORAGE 30 Items: An item, which forms part of a store, in which two or more independent electrical pulse input signals may be processed to produce a quantity of output pulse coded signals.
TRANSPORT SUBASSEMBLY,MAGNETIC TAPE 59 Items: Two or more different types of items, having a common mounting or mounted on each other, form a portion of a TRANSPORT, MAGNETIC TAPE, but which do not form a complete functioning item and can not be assigned a more definite item name.
CONTROLLER,DATA ENTRY,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 256 Items: A device which generates a signal used to move a cursor and/or tracking symbol on the screen of a display device such as a cathode ray tube. It may manipulate graphic and text data by utilizing preprogrammed or user defined controls and switches. It may include any combinations of the following data entry devices: JOYSTICK, DATA ENTRY; MOUSE, DATA ENTRY and TRACKBALL, DATA ENTRY.
CODEC,DATA SIGNAL 244 Items: A coder-decoder unit which is used to transmit digital signals and to convert analog signals prior to transmission over communication lines. The same unit can receive digital signals and make any required conversion to analog. This unit also combines multiplexing and demultiplexing capabilities with its transmission function.
MODIFICATION KIT,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 246 Items: An item(s) employed individually or conjunctively to alter the design of automatic data processing equipment. The item(s) may be used to effect attributes such as improved stability, greater efficiency, extended application or the like. For items that include two or more circuit cards only, see CIRCUIT CARD SET.
PROCESSOR,GATEWAY 820 Items: An item that interconnects or links separate component networks into a Local Area network. It may or may not have the capabilities to use fiber optic technology to perform this function. Excludes PROCESSOR, COMMUNICATIONS GATEWAY.
PROCESSOR,FILE SERVER 955 Items: An item used to provide data storage and allow multiple users to access and retrieve data within the system. May or may not provide printer support or use fiber optic technology to perform this function.
DATA ENTRY UNIT 206 Items: An item specifically designed to provide information to a COMPUTER (as modified), but cannot be assigned a more definitive item name. Data may be entered by the setting of toggle, rotory, thumbwheel and/or pushbutton switches. The item may provide limited indication facilities such as LEDs, indicator lights or the like. See also JOYSTICK, DATA ENTRY; KEYBOARD, DATA ENTRY; MOUSE, DATA ENTRY; OPTICAL READER, DATA ENTRY; TOUCHSCREEN, DATA ENTRY; TRACKBALL, DATA ENTRY; and SCANNER, OPTICAL.
DISK AND TAPE DRIVE UNIT 242 Items: A unit or units used with automatic data processing equipment which contains one or more DISK DRIVE UNIT and one or more tape drive unit. For units which contain only one type of drive unit, see individual names. Excludes drive units designed for use with other than automatic data processing equipment.
PROCESSOR,SIGNAL,HEAD-UP DISPLAY 70 Items: An item which generates the required electrical output to interface between the display/sight unit and various input systems.
DATA ACQUISITION UNIT 364 Items: A specifically designed item which receives analog and/or digital signals from a variety of sources such as strain gages, thermocouples, transducers, manual data entry devices and the like and processes them to provide a useful output for monitoring, recording internally or externally, and/or analyzing etc. It may provide for single or multiple inputs and/or outputs.
ACCESSORY KIT,PRINTER,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 239 Items: A collection of items used in support of a PRINTER,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING. The items may include AC adapters, power cords and the like. May or may not be contained in a case for storage or transportation.
SERVER,AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING 5197 Items: An item specifically designed to function as a node on a computer network, and provide service to terminals on the network through managaing an expansive shared resource. Includes file server which manages a set of disks and provide storage and archival services to computers on the network that may or may not have their own disks, printer server which provides high quality and/or high speed printing so that each terminal on the network need not have its own printer, and/or communications server which provides connection to various communication media including other LANs and/or public networks. Excludes: PROCESSOR, FILE SERVER.
MEMORY UNIT,DATA STORAGE 1774 Items: A solid state item which accepts and systematically retains digital input data in such a manner as to facilitate the rapid recovery of the stored information. The item is a component of an electronic computer system. Excludes MAGNETIC DRUM, DATA STORAGE and CORE MEMORY UNIT. For portable solid state memory, see MEMORY, PORTABLE, SOLID STATE.
AMPLIFIER-STORER,COMPUTER 19 Items: A single component with the dual functions of an amplifier and of retaining information in an electrical form for on-demand retrieval by other components.
ARITHMETIC UNIT,COMPUTER 197 Items: An item that performs operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on signals being processed within a computer. It may also provide temporary storage and shift register functions, but only in relation to its own operation, and not to that of the overall computer.
CORE MEMORY UNIT 256 Items: An electronic item which accepts and systematically retains digital or analog input data in such a manner as to facilitate rapid recovery of the stored information. The item consists of one or more memory array frames and wound magnetic cores. It may include core selector circuitry, signal drivers, and memory address register. See also MAGNETIC DRUM, DATA STORAGE.
COUPLER,DIGITAL DATA 310 Items: An item which provides a means of transferring digital data between two or more comparators, peripherals or the like.
DATA ANALYSIS-PROGRAMMING GROUP 143 Items: A group that provides the dual function of correlating, processing, and evaluating incoming information, and of arranging this information in a manner and sequence suitable for transmission to another facility(ies).
MAGNETIC DRUM,DATA STORAGE 45 Items: An electromechanical item which accepts and systematically retains digital input data in such a manner as to facilitate the rapid recovery of the stored information. The item consists of a drumlike structure the surface of which is coated with a material susceptible to spot magnetization, integral wiring, a drive motor and its mechanical linkage, and data translating heads for impressing on or removing from the drum surface data in digital form. The item is a component of an electronic computer. See also CORE MEMORY UNIT.
PROCESSOR-VERIFIER,COMPUTER 291 Items: A single component with the dual function of establishing input data signals into a desired format that are fed into a data recorder and the memory component of the computer, and of determining the completeness of the data when released simultaneously by the recorder and memory component.
REGISTER,MESSAGE,COMPUTER 16 Items: An item that accepts information in parallel binary form, and on demand, supplies the information in serial pulse form to other components of a computer, See also REGISTER-ROUTER, BINARY DATA and SHIFT REGISTER.
SELECTOR,MEMORY ADDRESS,COMPUTER 13 Items: A component of an electronic data processing equipment containing circuitry that provides electrical pulses for inserting and removing information stored in a core memory matrix.
SHIFT REGISTER 44 Items: A component of an electronic computer consisting of either a two-or three-dimensional array matrix of magnetic cores, electron tubes, and semiconductor or transistor circuitry in which digital data are stored. Electronic command signals cause the stored data to be shifted to the left or right of its present position by arithmetic functions prior to being transferred to other components of the computer or to outside facilities, such as a telephone line. Excludes MICROCIRCUIT, DIGITAL and REGISTER, MESSAGE, COMPUTER.
TRANSPORT,MAGNETIC TAPE 1300 Items: A component of data, audio or video recording, processing and/or reproducing equipment, that accommodates magnetic recording tape. It consists of items such as recording-reproducing heads, tape controls, bias generators, meters, reels, and the like, that facilitate the utilization of magnetic tape for rapid information recording and retrieval. The item does not include amplifiers, drivers, or transducers primarily designed for signal amplification or conversion; however, it may include elementary devices, such as cathode followers that insure impedance matching, noise reduction, stability, and similar functions. See also READER, PUNCHED TAPE.
READER,PUNCHED TAPE 145 Items: A device capable of converting information from TAPE, PUNCHED PROGRAM into electrical pulses suitable for application to another component. Excludes DISTRIBUTOR-TRANSMITTER, TELETYPEWRITER. See also TRANSPORT, MAGNETIC TAPE.
CONSOLE,INPUT-OUTPUT,DIGITAL COMPUTER 386 Items: A console specifically designed to control the activities of all input-output operations and the associated peripheral equipment utilized in a digital computer system.
CONSOLE,REMOTE INQUIRE,DIGITAL COMPUTER 32 Items: A console specifically designed to control, from remote locations, interrogation activities and printing replies in a digital computer system.
CONSOLE,TAPE SWITCH CONTROL 24 Items: A console specifically designed for use in a digital computer system for the purpose of manual control for logical switching of magnetic tape units between multiple communication channels of the central processing unit.
COUNTER,BINARY 21 Items: A device which counts according to the binary number system, or being capable of assuming one of two stable states. Excludes MICROCIRCUIT (1), (as modified).
MATRIX,COMPUTER 54 Items: An array of coupled circuit elements such as diodes, wires, magnetic cores, and relays which are capable of performing a specific function such as the conversion from one numerical system to another. The elements are usually arranged in rows and columns. See also DECODER, COMPUTER.
MULTIPLEXER,ANALOG 68 Items: A device utilized in an analog system to provide high speed switching of analog signals to allow use of a common set of signals conditioning equipment. Excludes MICIRCIRCUIT (1), (as modified).
MULTIPLEXER,DIGITAL 300 Items: A device utilized in a digital system for transferring data from several storage devices operating at relatively low transfer rates to one storage device operating at a high transfer rate in such a manner that the high speed device is not obliged to wait for the low speed units. Excludes MICIRCIRCUIT (1), (as modified).
MEMORY CARD,PERSONAL COMPUTER 1398 Items: A credit card sized removable module used as a medium to expand the functional capability of digital and optical devices such as computer, cameras, printers, and voice recorders. This item can function as additional memory, modem, fax, software, and the like. For memory that is portable to other devices also see MEMORY, PORTABLE, SOLID STATE, and MEMORY, PORTABLE, HARD DISK.
OPTICAL READER SET,DATA ENTRY 26 Items: A group of items which may include an OPTICAL READER, DATA ENTRY; a MODEM, COMMUNICATIONS; CHARGER, BATTERY; a battery subassembly and storage case.
REPRODUCER,DISK MEDIA 358 Items: An electromechanical device specifically designed to make reproductions of information (data, audio, video) on to two of more DISK, FLEXIBLE, or DISK, NON-FLEXIBLE, by electronic, magnetic, mechanical or laser beam techniques. The information source may be pre-recorded disks, magnetic tape or computer files. Excludes DISK DRIVE UNIT.
NETWORK SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 152 Items: The system manages, detects, monitors, and manages responses to network security violations and network intruder attacks. The system consists of a NETWORK SECURITY PROTECTION SYSTEM, variable quantities of NETWORK MONITORING SETS and support vehicles.
STATION,CHECKPOINT 141 Items: A flat item usually designed to be mounted on a wall. It is pre-programmed in order to be ready-to-use. It is used in combination with a data recorder to check that the security officer correctly makes its guard tour.
LIBRARY,STORAGE NETWORKING 553 Items: A data accessing unit used to store data on automatic data processing (ADP) media. Consists of one or more ADP media racks and drives and may include a remote management system and controller integrated in the unit.
LOCAL AREA NETWORK 305 Items: A collection of items that aid connectivity for computers that are connected to the network. Aids in connecting to remote computer and in send and receive data. May include personnel computer, router, hub and server not inclusively.
DONGLE 227 Items: An electronic device which may be attached to a computer or the like in order to access protected software.
CARTRIDGE,PHOTOSENSITIVE 23 Items: A replaceable photoconductor drum cartidge used in a PRINTER (as modified) or a copy machine (as modified). It is designed to charge positively under the influence of light and will attract the particles of a CARTRIDGE, TONER to form the pattern which will be printed or copied onto paper.
READER,MAGNETIC-CONTACT,DATA ENTRY 70 Items: A device designed to read a card embedded with integrated circuits, chips and/or a magnetic card by direct contact or by magnetic effect. It converts the data read in a signal which can be input into an electronic system, such as a computer or directly read by an integrated display unit or the like.
PERIPHERAL KIT,DATA ENTRY 31 Items
SUPPORT,DISPLAY UNIT 103 Items: Support designed to hold a DISPLAY UNIT and accessories on a desk and the like. It may be adjustable in height and/or swivelling and may include mounting hardware.
COMPUTER GROUP,TACTICAL 233 Items: A collection of items designed to process and disseminate tactical data. Specific heterogeneous inputs are processed and managed via COMPUTER, TACTICAL(s) storage devices, patching panels and the like. May or may not have the capability to transmit via Local Area Networks (LANs).
COMPUTER CONSOLE,TACTICAL 132 Items: A permanent workstation used to process and disseminate data. Specific heterogeneous inputs are processed and managed via COMPUTER, TACTICAL, monitors, storage devices, patching panels and the like. May or may not have the capability to transmit via Local Area Networks (LANs).
COMPUTER,TACTICAL 188 Items: A heterogeneous multiplexing hybrid computer with application software used to receive, process and correlate intelligence data.
SUPPORT SYSTEM,TACTICAL 43 Items: An integrated system of computer hardware, firmware and software used by trained operators and decision makers to provide accurate, timely and relevant readiness information to ensure mission success. Also, designed to provide the full range of responsive mission support ADP hardware and software to facilitate management of information, personnel, material and funds required to maintain and operate. EXCLUDES: COMPUTER GROUP, TACTICAL; COMPUTER CONSOLE, TACTICAL.
COMPUTER,AUTOMATION,INDUSTRIAL 21 Items: A computer designed to control industrial process by sequential treatment. It transmits output orders toward actuators with entry data from various sensors. It comprises a rack which integrates an ARITHMETIC UNIT,COMPUTER; a POWER SUPPLY; and various modules based on application requirements. A TERMINAL,DATA PROCESSING can be connected to display the program flow.