| Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|
| MCD | Measurement, Calibration and Diagnostics |
| MDF | Measurement Data Format (ASAM Standard) |
| MDX | Model Data Exchange Format (ASAM Standard) |
| MIL | Model in the Loop |
| MIME | Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (IETF Standard) |
| MMU | Memory Management Unit |
| MVCI | Modular Vehicle Communication Interface (ISO Standard) |
| NPO | Nonprofit Organization |
| NVH | Noise, Vibration and Harshness |
| OBD | On-Board Diagnostics |
| ODS | Open Data Services (ASAM Standard) |
| OEM | Original Equipment Manufacturer |
| OO | Object-Oriented |
| OSI | 1) Open Simulation Interface (ASAM Standard); 2) Open Systems Interconnection |
| OTX | Open Test Sequence Exchange Format (ISO & ASAM Standards) |
| PDU | Protocol Data Unit |
| PIL | Processor in the Loop |
| POD | Plug-On Device |
| PORST | Power-On Reset |
| RAM | Random Access Memory |
| ROM | Read-Only Memory |
| RPC | Remote Procedure Call |
| SAE | Society of Automotive Engineers |
| SCI | Serial Communication Interface |
| SDO | Standard Development Organization |