Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
makerA structure used to mechanically support and electrically connect electronic components using conductive pathways etched from copper sheets laminated onto a non-conductive substrate.
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A Printed Circuit Board (PCB) consists of a non-conductive base material, such as fiberglass, covered with a conductive material such as copper that is etched to form pathways. It serves as a backbone for virtually all electronic devices, facilitating electrical interconnections and providing a stable physical base for mounting various components like resistors, capacitors, and integrated circuits.
examples
An FR4 substrate PCB featuring a 35 µm (1.4 mil) copper layer thickness, often used in consumer electronic devices.
Commonly found in smartphones where compact integrated circuit layouts are required to support microprocessors and other components.
A 6-layer multilayer PCB with each layer having approximately 0.18 mm (7.1 mil) thickness, designed for complex power distribution and signal integrity.
Utilized in high-performance computing systems where efficient heat dissipation and electromagnetically stable environments are critical.