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PCB

n. countable
C1 Advanced pcb

n. Stands for printed circuit board. A flat board inside electronic devices that connects different parts like chips and batteries. It has thin metal lines on it that act as wires to carry electricity.

n. Abbreviation for printed circuit board. A non-conductive board containing etched conductive pathways that mechanically support and electrically connect electronic components. Often used in the context of hardware manufacturing and engineering.


SIMPLE

The technician replaced the damaged PCB in the laptop.

CONTEXTUAL

Modern smartphones require a multi-layered PCB to fit all the necessary processing power into such a small casing.

COMPLEX

The transition to lead-free soldering processes has significantly impacted the thermal requirements for PCB substrates during the assembly of high-density circuit boards.

Usage

An abbreviation for 'printed circuit board'; typically used as a countable noun or as a modifier before another noun.

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