Dictionary of Technical Terms - X


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X

X-axis

The horizontal axis in a system of multidimensional coordinates. See axis.

XEDL™

An optional GVG editor program for edit list translation and serial input/output.

XFMR

transformer.

XGPI

External General Purpose Interface.

XMTR

Transmitter.

XPT

Crosspoint.

XTALK

Crosstalk.

X-Y

In routing switchers, refers to a switching matrix model that places inputs (sources) on an X axis and outputs (destinations) on a Y axis. Routing connections are made by specifying an X value (input number) to be connected to a Y value (output number). Using this scheme, any available source can be connected to any available output.

X-Y panel

A routing switcher control panel that uses the X-Y model for making crosspoint selections.
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