Tensor-PC terms and abbreviations

[I20A]

Tensor-PC-I20A. The first Intel-based Tensor-PC model introduced in 2020.

Ribbon

A rigid-flex PCB that connects TEL to TRIP.

RFC

Ribbon Folding Clip.

RLM

Ribbon Latching Mechanism.

SPINE

Abbreviation for Storage, Power, I/O, Networking, Extension cards which are all the families of TELs that can be installed in Tensor-PC.

TEL

Abbreviation for Tensor Element. An extension card for Tensor-PC. Multiple TELs can be installed at the same time.

TIPP

Abbreviation for Industrial Temperature Predictable Performance. A configuration that can operate at a given ambient temperature without throttling the CPU.

TPU

Abbreviation for Tensor Panel Unit. The width of TELs and the width of each Tensor-PC face are both integer multiple of TPU.

TRIP

Abbreviation for Tensor Ribbon Port. The standard extension port of Tensor-PC. Each Tensor-PC has multiple TRIPs.

USBTT

Abbreviation for USB TEL to TEL. Operating USB2 TELs from a USB2 port on another TEL