The process whereby copies of the Target of Evaluation are generated for distribution to customers [ITSEC].

A set of one or more base standards, and, where applicable, the identification of chosen classes, subsets, options, and parameters of those base standards, necessary for accomplishing a particular function [POSIX.0].

Synonym index dip.

See dispersion.

In the power-law index profile of an optical fiber, the parameter, g, that defines the shape of the refractive-index profile.
Note: The optimum value of g for minimum dispersion is approximately 2.

1. A plan or routine for solving a problem on a computer.
Note: Processing may include the use of an assembler, a compiler, an interpreter, or a translator to prepare the program for execution, as well as the execution of the program. The sequence of instructions may include statements and necessary declarations.
2. A sequence of instructions used by a… (Read More →)

For a computer program, (a) the structure, relationships, and arrangement of the components of the program, (b) the program interfaces, and (c) the interface requirements for the program operating environment. [From Weik '89]

See computer program origin.

Pertaining to a device that can accept instructions that alter its basic functions.

An array of gates having interconnections that can be programmed to perform a specific logical function.