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A capacitor is a passive electrical component that stores energy in an electric field.
Circuit design is the process of creating electrical circuits by defining their components and layout.
The frequency at which a processor executes instructions.
CNC Machining is a subtractive manufacturing process using computer-controlled machines to shape materials by removing layers according to precise instructions.
A crimping tool is a hand tool used to join two metal pieces by deforming one or both to hold each other together.
The process of organizing cables connected to electrical devices to ensure proper function and safety.
Cable sleeves are protective coverings used to bundle and shield electrical cables from environmental factors and physical damage.
Cable sleeving is a protective covering used to encase and organize electrical cables.
Cache memory is a small-sized type of volatile computer memory that provides high-speed data access to a processor.
Aerosol product used for dust removal from electronic components.
CAS Latency is the number of clock cycles it takes for a memory module to access a specific column of data in RAM once a memory controller sends a request to the memory module's column access strobe (CAS) line.
An enclosure that houses and protects a computer's internal components.
A chipset is a collection of integrated circuits that manage data flow between the processor, memory, and peripherals in a computer system.
Clock speed is the rate at which a processor executes instructions, measured in hertz (Hz).
A device used to dissipate heat from a PC to maintain optimal operating temperature.
The number of independent processing units within a single CPU package.
A CPU, or Central Processing Unit, is the primary component of a computer responsible for executing instructions from programs.
A CPU cooler is a device designed to dissipate heat from a computer's central processing unit (CPU).