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The number of signal changes or symbols transmitted per second in a communication channel.
The number of bits processed per unit of time in a digital network.
Board etching is a subtractive manufacturing process used to create circuit patterns on a copper-clad board by removing unwanted copper.
A bootloader is a program responsible for loading a computer’s operating system upon startup.
A breadboard is a reusable platform for assembling electronic circuits without soldering.
A surface onto which material is deposited or built in additive manufacturing processes.
Bandwidth is the maximum rate of data transfer across a given path.
Benchmarking is the process of evaluating the performance of a computer system using standardized tests.
The process of updating or replacing the firmware of a computer's Basic Input/Output System chip.
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) and UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) are firmware interfaces that initialize hardware during the booting process and provide runtime services for operating systems.
BIOS/UEFI Configuration involves setting hardware parameters and startup processes in a computer's firmware interface.
The frequency at which data is transmitted between components in a computer system.