shrinking the form factor
German translation: Verkleinerung (des Formats)
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peer agreement (net): +1(und obgleich wir) die Abmessungen nochmals verkleinern (konnten) Explanation: nach meinem Verständnis... -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 48 Min. (2006-10-03 23:10:47 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Form factor From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Form factor has several meanings: The linear dimensions and configuration of a device, as distinguished from other measures of size (for example Gigabytes, a measure of storage size). In manufactured components, such as integrated circuits or light bulbs, distinct products of the same form factor might fit into the same socket, mount or assembly location. in computing, form factor is used to describe the size and format of PC motherboards (see AT, ATX, WTX, BTX, Mini-ITX), but also of hard drives, power supplies, cases, and add-in cards. The term can also be used to refer to the shape of a housing or package or mechanical connection associated with a device or mechanism within the context of its interface with other devices or mechanisms, also in regard to a human interface. See Small form factor. in engineering, the form factor is the proportion of radiation leaving one surface which is intercepted by another surface. This meaning of form factor is used in radiative heat transfer, illumination engineering, and computer graphics. in physics there are electric form factor and magnetic form factor which are Fourier transforms of charge and current distributions respectively. in electronics, the form factor of an alternating current waveform (signal) is the ratio of the RMS (Root Mean Square) value to the average value. in fluid dynamics, the form factor is used in some equations that compute drag. in forestry, the form factor is used to estimate volume of and timber yield from a species (of trees in a forest stand) ********************** Small form factor From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search The Shuttle XPC SN25P, based on NVIDIA's nForce4 UltraSmall form factor (SFF) computers are used in reference to computers with an overall size that are smaller than the normal ATX motherboard based cases. While there is no clear definition of "small form factor" many believe it has to do with either the volume of the computer case or whether or not the case is limited to a microATX motherboard or smaller. Contents [hide] 1 Features 2 Types 3 Uses 4 See also 5 External links [edit] Features A typical SFF PC is similar to a shoebox or book size in dimensions with a fairly square front profile or small tower look. Expandability is very limited in some small form factor computers with most commercial offering only providing for one 3.5" and one or two 5.25" external drive bays. Certain heatsinks will often times not fit in a SFF computer and generally these cases can only fit 2-4 hard drives. The recent boom of the "box type" cases has allowed for standard ATX PSUs to be used in SFF computers. [edit] Types There are said to be three different types of small form factor computers. The first type is based on a barebones units (chassis, motherboard, power supply) in which the motherboard is laid out flat on the base of the computer case. The most common type of this SFF is the Shuttle Computer. Other types can be found from companies such as MSI and ASUS. The second type is sometimes referred to as a "box type" computer case. These SFF computers take mATX motherboards which, like the Shuttle Computer's products, lay flat on the base of the computer. These computers are normally not "barebone" systems like the Shuttle but have the ability to be upgraded easily. The Aprevia X-Qpack, Ultra Micro Fly, and Silverstone SG01 are all common types of "box type" SFF computers. Finally, and most controversial, is the mATX tower cases. These SFF computers look like a normal tower PC case but are much shorter and often come with a proprietary PSU. These cases, like the "box type", take only mATX motherboards. The Antec NSK3300 is a good example of one of these cases. [edit] Uses As a result of the smaller motherboard, SFF computers can be far smaller than typical computer cases and are often used in space limited confined areas where normal computers cannot be placed. SFF computers are finding a niche as Home theater PCs as well as for Mobile applications such as LAN parties. Small form factor PCs are also commonly used in industrial applications by Scientific, Military, Telecommunications, Industrial, and Control markets. [edit] See also Mini-ITX [edit] External links SFFClub epiacenter.com mini-itx.com littlepc.com Via Technologies Silent PC Review Shuttle Apple Mac Mini SFF Tech VidaBox Media Center Systems, Small Form Factor PC's Cybernet Manufacturing, Zero-Footprint-PC in a keyboard & i-One LCD-PC Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_form_factor" -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 57 Min. (2006-10-03 23:19:35 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Das Wort Formfaktor bezeichnet: eine Norm zum mechanischen Design von Baugruppen eines Personal-Computers, siehe Formfaktor (Computertechnik) ein Maß für die Form eines unregelmäßig geformten Partikels, siehe Formfaktor (Dispersitätsanalyse) ein Maß für die Signalform einer Wechselspannung oder eines Wechselstroms, siehe Formfaktor (Elektrotechnik) einen Faktor in der Streuamplitude bei Streuexperimenten in der Physik eine Größe beim in der Computergrafik verwendeten Radiosity-Verfahren ******************* In der Computertechnik ist der Formfaktor eine Angabe über Größe und Befestigungsmöglichkeiten eines Bauteils, das in einem Computer Verwendung findet. Durch diese Standardisierung können verschiedene Komponenten einfach zusammengefügt und ausgetauscht werden. Oft ist mit dem Begriff „Formfaktor“ nichts anderes gemeint als mit dem Begriff „Format“, manchmal auch soviel wie mit „Standard“ oder „Spezifikation“. Obwohl insofern der Wortbestandteil „Faktor“ etwas irreführend ist, wird der Begriff sehr oft als wörtliche Übersetzung aus dem Englischen (form factor) verwendet. Formfaktoren beschreiben beispielsweise Leiterplatten, Laufwerke und Netzteile. Für PC-Motherboards (Hauptplatinen) werden zum Beispiel Abmessungen, Bestückungshöhen der elektronischen Bauelemente und Befestigungslöcher festgelegt. ==> Danach sind jede Menge Tabellen angegeben, die sich hier sicherlich nicht ohne Probleme einfügen/darstellen lassen, daher der Link für dich: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formfaktor_(Computertechnik) |
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Dimensionen verringern Explanation: Könnte ich mir hier gut vorstellen. Beispiel: Besonders verringerte Dimensionen (unsere Maschinen sind die kleinsten auf allen Märkten bei gleicher abgegebener Kühlleistung. Reference: http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:_N4zPtBDKdIJ:www.weker.... |
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trotz (nochmalig) verringerter Größe/Abmessung Explanation: Das ist doch in diesem Zusammenhang nur hochgestochen für "Größe" oder "Abmessung". Hat sich im Computerbereich zuerst wie eine Pest ausgebreitet und von dort offensichtlich weiter. Im D. würde man den "Faktor" sowieso in nicht-technischen Beschreibung sowieso weglassen. Allenfalls könnte man hier noch irgendwo "Gestaltung" oder "gestalten" (Form!) reinbringen, um näher am Original zu bleiben. |
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Verkleinerung des Formats Explanation: Lt. Wikipedia ist Formfaktor schlicht und einfach gleich "Format". -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 15 Stunden (2006-10-04 14:01:05 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Dann tönt m.E. auch "1/5-Zoll-Format" gut. |
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