The term "PIV" can refer to different things in various contexts. Here are the most common meanings:
- Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential : * PIV credentials are U.S. federal government-wide credentials used to access federally controlled facilities and information. They contain certificates, key pairs, PIN numbers, biometrics, and other unique identifiers, providing the capability to implement multifactor authentication for networks, applications, and buildings
- Peak Inverse Voltage (PIV) : * In the context of electronics, PIV or Peak Inverse Voltage refers to the maximum voltage a diode or other device can withstand in the reverse-biased direction. It is also known as Peak Reverse Voltage (PRV)
- Other Acronyms : * PIV can also stand for other acronyms such as Post Indicator Valve (in firefighting) and Private Investment Vehicle (in finance)
The specific meaning of "PIV" depends on the context in which it is used.
