EBCDIC
Extended Binary-Coded Decimal Interchange Code. It is an IBM code for representing characters as numbers. Although it is widely used on large IBM computers, most other computers, including PCs and Macs, use ASCII codes. (See also ASCII)
Electroforming
A process for depositing nickel ions on a metal surface used to make stampers for CD and DVD manufacture.
Encryption
Data to be transmitted or stored is transformed to ensure that only the intended recipients can make use of the information.
Enhanced Music CD
See CD-EXTRA
Exabyte
A digital tape format based on 8mm videotape and used for transferring CD-ROM files for mastering and for backup purposes.