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Multiple-image Production Master
A production master used in the process of making two or more printed boars simultaneously.
Multimeter
A portable ...
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Logic diagram
A drawing that depicts the multi-state device implementation of logic functions with logic symbols and supplementary notations, showi...
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Keyway
A slot used to assure the correct location in a mating connector.
Keying Slot or Polarizing Slot
A slot in a printed circuit board that pola...
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Just-in-time(JIT)
Minimization of inventory by supplying material and components to the production line directly before placement into the product....
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Isolation
The clearance around a pad, track, zone or via that defines the nearest approach allowed by conductors of another signal set.
IPC
The Ins...
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Hygroscopic
The ability of a material to absorb and retain moisture from the air.
Hot Zone
The section of a re-flow oven held at maximum temperatur...
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Gull Wing Lead
A surface mounted device lead which flares outward from the device body.
Guided Probe Method
A technique for volume production of P...
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Fused Coating
A metallic coating, usually tin or solder alluvia, which has been melted and solidified forming a metallurgical bond to the base mate...
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Eyelet
A hollow tube inserted in a terminal or printed board to provide mechanical support for component leads or electrical connection.
Extraneous...
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Durometer
A measurement of the hardness of a non-metal such as rubber, plastic, etc. Also the instrument for such measurement.
Dummy Component
A me...
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Class Transition Temperature
TG-value, temperature at which resin ceases to act as a solid, Till this temperature, no separation will take place be...
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Bypass Capacitor
A capacitor which provides a comparatively low impedance ac (alternating current ) around a circuit element.
Bus
A heavy trace or...