A basic understanding of printed circuit board terms can make working with a PCB manufacturer quicker and easier. This glossary of terms will help you learn some of the most common words in the industry. While it's not a comprehensive list, it's a great resource for reference.
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List of Important Printed Circuit Board Terminology
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Learning a few key terms can help you understand the essentials of designing a PCB, even if you're not planning to be an engineer or designer. In this guide, we've put together a list of the most important PCB terms to help you along the way. This list is useful for both beginners and experienced professionals who want to review certain terms.
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Hommer Zhao
Hommer Zhao, based in Shenzhen, China, founded OurPCB in 2005, a PCB Manufacturing company.
As a regular contributor to Circuit World and the Journal of Manufacturing Systems, Hommer shares expertise on advanced PCB fabrication processes. His research on manufacturing optimization appears in the International Journal of Production Research and Journal of Industrial Information Integration.
Serving on the Indian Printed Circuit Association (IPCA) advisory board, Hommer Zhao frequently presents at technical seminars and industry exhibitions. He maintains strong partnerships with leading institutions including UCL's Electronic Engineering Department and their PCB prototyping facilities. Under his leadership, OurPCB has pioneered enhanced PCB manufacturing machining capabilities for high-precision PCB manufacturing, particularly serving telecommunications, automotive, and medical device sectors.