PCB glossary M-P Terms starting with M: Major Defect: A serious defect that affects product usability. Mask: Material used for selective etching or solder application. Metal Foil: Conductive material used for forming circuits, typically copper. Microvia: Small conductive holes connecting layers in multilayer PCBs. Multilayer Printed Boards: Boards with multiple conducting layers separated by insulating materials. Terms starting with N: NC Drill: A machine for precise drilling of PCB holes. Netlist: A list of electronic components and their connections. New Product Introduction (NPI): A process to streamline bringing new products to market. Terms starting with P: Pad: A conductive area for component attachment. Photo Plotter: A device that generates photographic patterns for PCBs. Plated Through Hole: A hole plated to connect different PCB layers. Prototyping: The process of creating initial product versions for testing and validation.
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