Use the drop down box for comprehensive information on common computer related acronyms / abbreviations. 

Select Abbreviation / Acronym

Select Abbreviation / Acronym ADSL APM ARP ASCII ASP ASPI ATA ATAPI ATM BBS BIOS BMP BOOTP bps CAB CAD CCIE CCNA CCNP CERT CGI CHM CMOS DARPA DIMM DIVX DLL DMA DRAM DSP DVI EEPROM EGA EIDE EISA EPP EPROM

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Computer Aided Design (CAD) is the use of computers to assist the design process. Specialised CAD programs exist for various types of design: architectural, engineering, electronics, roadways, and woven fabrics to name a few.  CAD programs usually allow a structure to be built up from several re-usable 3-dimensional components, and the components (such as gears) may be able to move in relation to one another. It is normally possible to generate engineering drawings to allow the final design to be constructed.