PCB Glossary

Internal Layer

A conductive pattern which is contained entirely within a multi-layer printed board.

Internal Layer

PCB Glossary

Inter-layer Connection

An electrical connection between conductive patterns in different layers of a multi-layer printed board. (See also Through Connection.)

Inter-layer Connection

PCB Glossary

Inter-facial Connection

See Through Connection.

Inter-facial Connection

PCB Glossary

Insulation Resistance

The electrical resistance of the insulating material (determined under specified conditions) between any pair of contacts, conductors, or grounding device in various combinations. The electrical...

Insulation Resistance

PCB Glossary

Inspection Overlay

A positive or negative transparency made from the production master and used as an inspection aid.

Inspection Overlay

PCB Glossary

Inspection Lot

A collection of units of products bearing identification and treated as a unique entity from,which a sample is to be drawn and inspected to determine conformance with the acceptability criteria. ...

Inspection Lot

PCB Glossary

Initiating

see "activating".

Initiating

PCB Glossary

INDEX EDGE

INDEX EDGE MARKER, INDEXING HOLE, INDEXING NOTCH, INDEXING SLOT: See Locating Edge, Location Edge Marker,etc.

INDEX EDGE

PCB Glossary

Inclusion

A foreign particle in the conductive layer, plating, or base material.

Inclusion

PCB Glossary

In-circuit Test

A check of specific components(s) or cuicuits(s) within an assembly without their de-coupling from the primary circuit.

In-circuit Test

PCB Glossary

Impedance, Characteristic

The resistance of a parallel conductor structure to the flow of alternating current (ac), usually applied to high-speed circuits and normally consisting of a constant value over a wide range of freque...

Impedance Characteristic

PCB Glossary

Immersion Plating

The chemical deposition of a thin metallic coating over certain basis metals that is achieved by a partial displacement of the basis metal.

Immersion Plating

PCB Glossary

Indentation

See “Pit”

Indentation

PCB Glossary

IC

Integrated Circuit.

IC

PCB Glossary

Hygroscopic

The ability of a material to absorb and retain moisture from the air.

Hygroscopic

PCB Glossary

Hot Zone

The section of a re-flow oven held at maximum temperature. Other zones include per-heat and cooling.

Hot Zone

PCB Glossary

Hole Void

A void in the metallic deposit of a plated through-hole exposing the base material.

Hole Void

PCB Glossary

Hole Pull Strength

The force necessary to rupture a plated through-hole when loaded or pulled in the direction of the axis of the hole.

Hole Pull Strength

PCB Glossary

Hole Pattern

The arrangement of all holes in a printed board.

Hole Pattern

PCB Glossary

Hole Location

The dimensional location of the centre of a hole.

Hole Location

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