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Glossary of terms used on this site
There are 43 entries in this glossary.C
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCD |
Short for Charged Coupled Device. This is a type of image sensor in a camera responsible for transforming light into electrical signals. This is a dedicated technology for camera, but there are other alternatives like CMOS. |
| CCTV |
Short for Closed Circuit Television. Usually a security system using cameras to record footage over a closed circuit network of cables. |
| Cedar |
Short for Western Red Cedar. A durable aromatic wood, perfect for bird boxes. |
| CMOS |
Short for Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. This is the image sensor of the camera responsible got transforming light into electrical signals. This technology is extensively used in memory chips. They are similar to CCD cameras which offer a slightly superior technology although a cost effective alternative. |
| Compression |
This is the term used to make a file size smaller. It depends on what format you are using and the amount of compression. Ie Bitmap image may be 240kb and Mpeg version may be 24kb. |
| Connector tray |
A piece of wood that sticks out to allow you to wrap the cables around to keep them tidy. |
| Connectors |
Electronic parts that allow the connection of two pieces of equipment or cables. Usually made up of male and female connectors. |
