PCB Glossary

Modifier

A chemically inert substance added to a resin to change its properties.

Modifier

PCB Glossary

Mixed Component-Mounting Technology

A component mounting technology that uses both through-hole and surface-mounting technologies on the same packaging and interconnecting structure.

Mixed Component-Mounting Technology

PCB Glossary

Mis-registration

The lack of dimensional conformity between successively produced features or terns.

Mis-registration

PCB Glossary

Minor Defect

A defect which is not likely to reduce the usability of the unit for its intended purpose, It may be a departure from established standard having no significant bearing on the effective use or operati...

Minor Defect

PCB Glossary

Minimum Electrical Spacing

The minimum allowable distance between adjacent conductors that is sufficient to prevent dielectric breakdown, between the conductors at any given voltage.

Minimum Electrical Spacing

PCB Glossary

Mil

One thousandth (0.001) of an inch. Not to be confused with Mil (short for millimetre).1Inch=25.4mm; 1mil=0.0254mm.

Mil

PCB Glossary

Micro-strip

A type of transmission line configuration which consists of a conductor over a parallel ground plane, and separated by a dielectric.

Micro-strip

PCB Glossary

Micro-sectioning

A destructive test procedure in which a section of specimen it cut and removed for close examination.

Micro-sectioning

PCB Glossary

Metallization

A deposited or plated thin metallic film used for its protective or electrical properties.

Metallization

PCB Glossary

Metal Clad Base Material

Base material covered with metal on one or both of its sides.

Metal Clad Base Material

PCB Glossary

Meniscus

The contour or shape of molten solder as formed by surface tension forces in turn controlled by wetting.

Meniscus

PCB Glossary

Melting Range

The temperature range over which the solder alloy melts .An alloy with a single melting point, rather than a melting range, is known as a eutectic alloy .

Melting Range

PCB Glossary

MELF

A metal electrode leadless face surface mount component that is round with metallic cap terminations.

MELF

PCB Glossary

Measling

A condition existing in the base laminate in the form of discrete white sports or crosses below the surface of the base laminate, reflecting a separation of fibres in the glass cloth at the weave inte...

Measling

PCB Glossary

Mean Time between Failure (MTBF)

The statistical mean average time interval, usually in hours, that may be expected between failures of an operating unit. Results should be designated actual. Predicted or calculated.

Mean Time between Failure (MTBF)

PCB Glossary

MCR

Moulded Carrier Ring. A tape of fine-pitch chip package named for the method of supporting and protecting the leads. The leads are left straight; the ends of the leads are embedded in a strip of plast...

MCR

PCB Glossary

Maximum, Plated Through-hole Size

A hole size equal to the specified hole size before plating, plus the manufacturing tolerance, less twice the minimum plating thickness.

Maximum Plated Through-hole Size

PCB Glossary

Master Pattern

An accurately scaled pattern which is used to produce the printed circuit within the accuracy specified on the master drawing.

Master Pattern

PCB Glossary

Master Drawing

A document that shows the dimensional limits or grid locations applicable to any or all parts of a printed board(rigid or flexible),including the arrangement of conductive and non-conductive patterns ...

Master Drawing

PCB Glossary

Master Artwork

A document showing dimensional limits and grid locations for all parts of an assembly to be fabricated. It includes the arrangement of conductors and non-conductive patterns and the size, t...

Master Artwork

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