Editing Mobile data terminal (section)

==Typical features==
* 9 VDC to 36 VDC input power.
* May be tablet convertible.
* Serial ports to connect to a satellite or terrestrial radio transceiver.
* Digital I/O to monitor external events.
* Removable medial or I/O port of retrieving data or upgrading software.
* Wide [[operating temperature]] of {{convert|14|F}} to {{convert|140|F}} or greater.
* Water and dust resistance rated.
* Drop tested and rated.
* Sealed against dust and liquid.
* Connections to industry specific equipment, such as J1708 data bus for commercial truck applications.
* Display technology specific to viewing conditions for the intended industry ([[LCD]], [[TFT LCD]], [[Vacuum fluorescent display]], [[CSTN]]).
* Integrated [[uninterruptible power supply]], which will ride through electrical brown-outs typical in vehicle installations.
* 802.11 transceiver (depending on target application), possibly with external antenna connection.
* Cellular transceiver providing an Internet connection.

A related device classification, specific to the transportation industry, is called [[automatic vehicle location]] (AVL). Mobile data terminals are often used in conjunction with a "black box" that contains a GPS receiver, cell phone transceiver, other radio devices, or interfaces to industry-specific equipment. AVL devices may be simple stand-alone modems or may include operating systems with application space for the system integrator.