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+ | A component made up of layers of copper and fiberglass; the surface of a PCB features a pattern of copper lines, or "traces," that provide electrical connections for chips and other components that mount on the surface of the PCB. A term used in the electronics industry to denote a RAW (non-populated) Printed Circuit Board. | ||
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PCB is short for "Printed Circuit Board". One way to think of them is as a stencil or blueprint for a circuit or device. When a PCB is made, the task of putting together a circuit is much easier, since all the connections are premade-- it's just a matter of mounting individual parts. | PCB is short for "Printed Circuit Board". One way to think of them is as a stencil or blueprint for a circuit or device. When a PCB is made, the task of putting together a circuit is much easier, since all the connections are premade-- it's just a matter of mounting individual parts. | ||
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PCBs for MIDIBox modules can be found at SmashTV's website http://mbhp.avishowtech.com as well as at a German site I can't remember the URL for. | PCBs for MIDIBox modules can be found at SmashTV's website http://mbhp.avishowtech.com as well as at a German site I can't remember the URL for. | ||
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