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Acronym soup is the result of an over-zealous use of abbreviations (OZUOA). Written with a sufficient density, the effect of Acronyms can overpower a reader, resulting in total brain shutdown (TBS) and inhibited learning syndrome (ILS). Here is an example courtesy '802.11 Wireless LAN Fundamentals' by Roshan & Leary.

The Contention Free Period (CFP) is the window of time for PCF operation. 
The CFP begins at set intervals following a beacon time frame containing
a delivery traffic indication map (DTIM) information element. The 
Frequency of CFPs is determined by the network administrator. Once the CFP 
begins, the AP assumes the role of PC (and as such, PCF operation is only 
supported in infrastructure BSSs). Each 802.11 client sets its NAV to the 
CFPMaxDuration value. This value is included in the CF parameter set
information element. The CFPMaxDuration defines the time value that is
the maximum duration for the CFP. The PC can end the CFP before the 
CFPMaxDuration time elapses. The AP transmits beacon frames at regular 
intervals, and beacon frames sent during the CFP contain the 
CFPDurationRemaining field to update station NAVs of the remaining 
duration of the CFP. Figure 2015 depicts the CFP and CP as a function of 
time.