Glossary of Terms
Standards


Term

Definition

802.14

IEEE's Cable TV MAC and PHY Protocol Working Group.

ANSI

American National Standards Institute.

ASTM

The American Society for Testing and Materials, a standards organization which suggests test methods, definitions and practices.

Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)

Canadian version of the US National Electrical Code (NEC).

CSA

Abbreviation for Canadian Standards Association, the Canadian version of the Underwriters Laboratories.

EIA

Electronic Industries Association (formerly RMA or RETMA).

FAS

Fire Alarm and Signal Cable, CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Cable Designation.

ICEA

Insulated Cable Engineers Association.

IEEE

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.

IETF

Internet Engineering Task Force.

IGMP

Internet Group Management Protocol.

ISO

International Standards Organization.

ITU

International Telecommunications Union.

Manufacturing Automation Protocol

A manufacturing automation protocol based on IEEE 802.4 standards.

MAP

Manufacturing Automation Protocol. A manufacturing automation protocol based on IEEE 802.4 standards.

MCNS

Multimedia Cable Network System Partners Ltd.

National Electrical Code (NEC)

A publication of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) which outlines requirements for electrical wiring and building construction.

NEC

National Electrical Code. A publication of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) which outlines requirements for electrical wiring and building construction.

NEMA

National Electrical Manufacturers Association.