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.