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Drive Bay: An allocated space inside a computer case where an internal device such as a; floppy, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM is mounted.

Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE): Specifically refers to a hard disk with the disk controller integrated into it. Also refers to the ATA interface. IDE drives are characterized by a wide ribbon cable connecting the drive to . . . View Full Definition

Lens Drive System: Used in autofocus slr cameras. One type has a motor located inside the lens: in another, a motor inside the camera body turns the lens via a drive shaft.

Line Drive: A ball hit in the air at a low projectory directly to a fielder or through the infield.

Hudson Bay Low: An area of low pressure over or near the Hudson Bay area of Canada that often introduces cold air to the north central and northeast United States.

Final Drive: Means of transmitting power to the driven wheel, usually by chain, shaft, or belt.

Driver Volume: The amount of enclosure airspace that is displaced by the speaker itself.

Electrostatic Driver: The Electrostatic Driver generates a motive force for its diaphragm by the interaction of electric rather than magnetic fields as is the case for the dynamic driver. The electrostatic driver . . . View Full Definition

Employee-Driven Idea System: A type of suggestion program where employees are rewarded for being ultimately responsible for the management and implementation of any idea they submitted.

Motor Drive: Is an automatic film wind-on mechanism which can be attached to some cameras. While the shutter remains depressed the film will keep winding on after exposure.