Electronic Glossary

Device Under Test (DUT) is used to describe both the unit being tested and an interface board placed between the device and the computerized test equipment.

DXF (Drawing Interchange Format, or Drawing Exchange Format) is a CAD data file format for enabling data interoperability between CAD and other programs. CAD DXF files are commonly used in PCB design and PCB manufacturing.   Creating Board Outline DXF …

The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) is made up of the leading electronic component manufacturers, their manufacturer representatives and authorized distributors. Its members share a common goal of promoting and improving the business environment for the authorized sale of electronic …

Emitter Coupled Logic (ECL). A type of unsaturated logic performed by emitter-coupled transistors. Higher speeds may be achieved with ECL than are obtainable with standard logic circuits. ECL is costly, power hungry, and difficult to use, but it is four …

Electronic Contract Manufacturing (ECM) refers to a variety of services that may include engineering design, PCB fabrication, subassembly manufacturing, turnkey or box builds, functional testing, distribution and order fulfillment on behalf of OEMs (Original Electronic Manufacturers). Electronic contract manufacturing may …

The delivery of competitively priced goods and services that satisfy human needs and bring quality of life, while progressively reducing environmental impacts and resource intensity throughout the life cycle, to a level at least in line with the earth’s estimated …

Electro Deposited (ED) Copper. With ED copper, there is a huge diversity of foils regarding surface roughness, treatments, grain structure, etc. As a general statement, ED copper has a vertical grain structure. The standard ED copper typically has a relatively …

Electronic design automation (EDA), also referred to as electronic computer-aided design (ECAD), is a category of software tools for designing electronic systems such as integrated circuits and printed circuit boards.

An electric current induced within the body of a conductor when that conductor either moves through a non-uniform magnetic field or is in a region where there is a change in magnetic flux.

The smallest distance from any conductors or components to the edge of the PCB.