{"id":1237,"date":"2025-11-02T14:36:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T12:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galanto.com\/?p=1237"},"modified":"2025-11-02T14:37:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T12:37:36","slug":"standardized-glossary-of-control-and-connectivity-terms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galanto.com\/en\/standardized-glossary-of-control-and-connectivity-terms\/","title":{"rendered":"Standardized glossary of control and connectivity terms"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_1238\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1238\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1238 size-large\" title=\"Standardized Dictionary of Control and Connection Terms\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galanto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftdx10-m-web-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Standardized Dictionary of Control and Connection Terms\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galanto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftdx10-m-web-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.galanto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftdx10-m-web-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galanto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftdx10-m-web-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.galanto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftdx10-m-web-1110x624.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.galanto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftdx10-m-web-528x297.jpg 528w, https:\/\/www.galanto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ftdx10-m-web.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1238\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Standardized Dictionary of Control and Connection Terms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><strong>Standardized Dictionary of Control and Connection Terms in Radio Stations in Bulgarian<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><em>Note: The publication is aimed at Bulgarian readers and I am not sure if and how it should be translated into English.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Everyone has wondered sometimes &#8222;Is this a knob or a knob?&#8220; , &#8222;Jack, plug or connector?&#8220; Here is a fairly logical suggestion, and everyone will decide for themselves whether to use it. I would be happy if you share your opinion in the comments.<\/p>\n<h5><strong> 1. Main Controls<\/strong><\/h5>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Term<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Mechanical\/Software Action<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Frequency Regulator<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>The main<\/strong> rotating element (<strong>Knob\/Encoder<\/strong>) used to move (set) the operating frequency (VFO).<\/td>\n<td><strong>Rotation.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Multifunction or Multifunction Ring<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A secondary, rotating element located <strong>concentrically<\/strong> around <strong>Frequency regulator<\/strong>, which controls an additional function (e.g. fine tuning, noise reduction, waterfall adjustment, etc.)<\/td>\n<td><strong>Rotation<\/strong> (concentric).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Knob<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A control device designed for <strong>smooth or stepwise adjustment of a value<\/strong> (e.g. gain, level).<\/td>\n<td><strong>Rotation.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Encoder<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Knob<\/strong>, which generates pulses for digital control (used when technical precision is required) and rotates infinitely.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Rotation<\/strong> (for digital input).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Button<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A control that is pressed to <strong>momentarily activate<\/strong> a function. It is released immediately after being pressed.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Pressed without holding.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Key or Switch<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A control that <strong>switches<\/strong> between two or more positions. <strong>Mechanically held<\/strong> in the selected position.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Switching<\/strong> (changing position).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Slider<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A control device designed for <strong>smooth adjustment of a value<\/strong> by moving in a straight line.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Sliding.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h5><strong> 2. Software Control Elements <\/strong><\/h5>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Term<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Action<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Software Button<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A <strong>screen interface<\/strong> element that performs a function when clicked or touched.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Click\/Touch.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Software Slider<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A <strong>screen interface<\/strong> element that allows adjustment of a value by sliding a scale.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Sliding<\/strong> (virtual).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Touchpad<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A touch-sensitive surface used for input or control.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Touch, Swipe, Gesture.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Touchscreen<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>A touch-sensitive screen (display) used for input or control.<\/td>\n<td><strong>Touch, Swipe, Gesture.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h5><strong> 3. Connectors<\/strong><\/h5>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Term<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"284\"><strong>Definition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"185\"><strong>Gender<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Socket<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"284\"><strong>The<\/strong> female part of a connector, which is usually <strong>fixed<\/strong> in the equipment housing (chassis).<\/td>\n<td width=\"185\"><strong>Female.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Plug<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"284\"><strong>The<\/strong> male part of a connector, which is usually <strong>movable<\/strong> (at the end of a cable) and plugs into <strong>The Socket<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<td width=\"185\"><strong>Male<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Connector, Coupling, Connector<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"284\">A general term for the <strong>pair<\/strong> (Socket and Plug) or for any device that provides an electrical connection between two pieces of equipment or between the equipment and an external cable, when it is <strong>not<\/strong> necessary to specify the gender.<\/td>\n<td width=\"185\"><strong>General<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Jack<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"286\">Can be used as a synonym for <strong>socket<\/strong> (especially in audio\/headphones\/microphones), plug, or for a specific type of connector (e.g. 3.5 mm jack). <em>It is recommended to use it more as a synonym for Socket.<\/em><\/td>\n<td width=\"185\">Most often <strong>female<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Terminal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"284\">A device for temporarily or permanently connecting wires, often by a screw or spring mechanism, which provides a secure mechanical and electrical contact. For power, grounding, loudspeaker systems or antennas.<\/td>\n<td width=\"185\"><strong>General<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Terminal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"284\">1.(Connection): Any end point at which an electrical connection can be made. Electrical contact point\/Terminal (e.g. battery terminal, circuit board terminal, ground terminal, battery terminal).<br \/>\n2.(Device): A complete input\/output device (e.g. computer terminal). A connector of a computer with a peripheral device<\/td>\n<td width=\"185\"><strong>General<\/strong>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h5><strong>4. Usage Guidelines<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>To keep your standard as clear as possible, use these terms as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Connector:<\/strong> Use this as the <strong>most general synonym<\/strong> for <strong>connector<\/strong>. If you don&#8217;t need to specify whether they are male or female, you can say <em>&#8222;All connectors on the back panel&#8220;.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Terminal:<\/strong> Use this <strong>only<\/strong> for connections that require <strong>mechanical attachment<\/strong> of bare wires, most commonly for:\n<ul>\n<li>Connecting a power cable.<\/li>\n<li>Connecting antenna or ground wires &#8211; screw (wing nut) or spring terminals.<\/li>\n<li>Connecting speakers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terminal:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Use this to indicate the <strong>physical point (pin)<\/strong> of connection, not the entire mechanism. (e.g.: &#8222;Connect the ground wire to the GND terminal.&#8220;)<\/li>\n<li>Also use it to <strong>label terminals<\/strong> (e.g. the <em>positive terminal of the battery<\/em>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>When choosing a term for a control, try to describe the <strong>physical action<\/strong> with it:\n<ul>\n<li><em>Turn the knob.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Press the button.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Flip the switch.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Plug the plug into the socket.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I&#8217;ve decided to use the terms this way for myself. What do you think?<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> (the publication is aimed at Bulgarian readers and I am not sure if and how it should be translated into English)<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">73!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Tony<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Standardized Dictionary of Control and Connection Terms in Radio Stations in Bulgarian Note: The publication is aimed at Bulgarian readers and I am not sure if and how it should be translated into English. 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