Printed Circuit Board

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Electronic component
gptkbp:abbreviation PCB
gptkbp:commonDefect Open circuit
Short circuit
Delamination
Pad lifting
Solder bridge
Trace breakage
gptkbp:component Passive components
Active components
gptkbp:enables Miniaturization of electronics
Mass production of electronic devices
gptkbp:fabricationProcess Soldering
Drilling
Etching
Lamination
gptkbp:feature gptkb:Vias
Pads
Traces
Silkscreen
Solder mask
gptkbp:function Electrically connects electronic components
Mechanically supports electronic components
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Printed Circuit Board
gptkbp:introducedIn 1936
gptkbp:inventedBy gptkb:Paul_Eisler
gptkbp:material Copper
Fiberglass
Composite epoxy
gptkbp:relatedTo Surface-mount technology
Flexible PCB
Rigid-flex PCB
Through-hole technology
gptkbp:repairable Yes
gptkbp:replacedBy Point-to-point construction
gptkbp:reusable Yes
gptkbp:riskFactor Contains hazardous materials if not disposed properly
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:IPC-2221
IPC-A-600
gptkbp:testingMethod Automated optical inspection
Flying probe testing
In-circuit testing
gptkbp:type Double-sided PCB
Multilayer PCB
Single-sided PCB
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:consumer_electronics
Electronics
industrial equipment
Medical devices
Computers
Automotive electronics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Power_Distribution_Board
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7