52.2 Memory Size and Type

Table 52-2. Memory Size and Bit Rate
SymbolDescription
KB (kbyte)kilobyte (210 = 1024)
MB (Mbyte)megabyte (220 = 1024*1024)
GB (Gbyte)gigabyte (230 = 1024*1024*1024)
bbit (binary '0' or '1')
Bbyte (8 bits)
1kbit/s1,000 bit/s rate (not 1,024 bit/s)
1Mbit/s1,000,000 bit/s rate
1Gbit/s1,000,000,000 bit/s rate
word32 bit
half-word16 bit