# References

## Acronyms and terms

Acronyms and terms

| Acronym | Definition |
| --- | --- |
| DAE | DRAM authentication encryption |
| DARE | DRAM authentication replay-protection encryption |
| DDR | Double data rate |
| DE | DRAM encryption |
| EL3 | Exception level 3 |
| HLOS | High-level operating system |
| ICMEM | Integrated circuit memory |
| LCP | Last Level Cache Controller co-processor |
| LCP-DARE | Last Level Cache Controller Co-Processor DRAM Authentication<br>Replay-Protection Encryption |
| LLCC | Last Level Cache Controller |
| MC | Memory controller |
| NSP | Neural signal processor |
| OCIMEM | On-chip internal memory |
| OEM | Original equipment manufacturer |
| pIMEM | Pseudo internal memory |
| QDUTT | Qualcomm DDR USB test tool |
| QPM | Qualcomm package manager |
| RPC | Remote procedure call |
| TA | Trusted application |
| TZ | TrustZone |

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