Interconnection World Glossary: k, kilo = 1000, K, Kelvin (temperature);See Kilobyte, KB, Kilobyte(1924 bytes)

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k	kilo = 1000

K	Kelvin (temperature); See Kilobyte

KB	Kilobyte (1924 bytes)

Kbps	Kilobyte (1000s) per second

KDC	Key Distribution Center

KEK	Key-Encrypting-Key

KHz	Kilohertz

KTS	Key Telephone System

kVA	Kilovoltampere

Key	A short pin or other projection that slides in a mating slot or groove to guide two parts being assembled.

Keying	Mechanical arrangement of guide pins and sockets, keying plugs, contacts, bosses, slots, keyways, inserts or grooves in a connector housing, shell or insert that allows connectors of the same size and type to be lined up without the danger of making a wrong connection.

Keying Plug Contact	A component that is inserted into a cavity of a connector housing or insert to assure engagement of identically matched components.