Compact disk-read only memory (CD-ROM) refers to a 4.75-inch, laser encoded, optical memory storage medium. Technologies include CD-ROM XA (extended architecture), CD-RW (rewritable), and CD-WO (write once

PCMCIA memory and storage cards (also known as PC cards) are devices used to add memory (RAM, SRAM, Flash, etc.) and/or storage capacity (hard disks, CD-ROM, etc.) to computers

Data storage systems are used to store, protect and manage computer data. Many types of disk drives and tape drives are available.

Hard drives are integral, non-volatile, electronic data storage units inside computers. Traditionally, hard drives were hard-wired into computers. Removeable hard disks and drives are also available.

Desktop personal computers (PCs) are small, relatively inexpensive computers that are designed for individual users. Typically, these devices include a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals.

Notebook and laptop computers are portable computers that usually feature integral keyboards and monitors.

Computer workstations are client computers that connect to a network and share data with other machines. They are used in applications such as computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), graphic design, software development, medical imaging, and point of sale (POS) systems.

Industrial computers are similar to personal computers (PC), but they are intended for use on a factory floor or in other harsh environments.

Single board computers (SBC) serve as the motherboard for instrumentation systems including modern PCs. SBCs are composed of a microprocessor, memory chip, and serial and parallel interfaces to communicate with other devices.

Software drivers are programs that provide the interface between general use software (such as an operating system) and specific hardware or software modules. With personal computers (PCs), drivers are often packaged as dynamic link library (DLL) files.

CompactPCI controllers and CompactPCI processors are rugged, high-speed computer boards and single board computers that control data transfers between devices in CompactPCI and PXI networks. These devices also control the status of interrupts, interrupt requests (IRQs), registers, and triggers as well as network instruments for testing and analysis.

VME and VXI controllers and processors are special computers that control data transfers between devices in VME and VXI networks. They also control the status of interrupts, interrupt requests (IRQs), registers, and triggers as well as network instruments for testing and analysis.

PCMCIA cards and accessories follow standards developed by the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA), an international standards body and trade organization. PCMCIA cards, or PC cards as they are commonly known, were designed originally for adding memory to portable computers, but are now used in a variety of devices

PCMCIA bus interface cards translate data from a PCMCIA bus to another type of bus, and vice versa. They are used to connect two incompatible buses

PCMCIA reader / writer cards allow users to transfer data between a host computer and a PCMCIA card