circuit board

circuit board

n. Computers An insulated board on which conductive pathways are constructed and components such as microchips are mounted.

circuit board

n (Electronics) short for printed circuit board

cir′cuit board`

n. 1. a sheet of fiberglass or other material on which electronic components, as printed or integrated circuits, are installed. 2. board (def. 14a).

circuit board

In a computer, an insulated board on which interconnected circuits and components such as microchips are mounted or etched.

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circuit board - a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilitiesadd-in, circuit card, plug-in, board, cardCPU board, mother board - the main circuit board for a computerPC board - a removable circuit board for a personal computer; fits into a slot in the mother boardprinted circuit - computer circuit consisting of an electronic sub-assembly; copper conductors are laminated on an insulating board or card and circuit components are inserted into holes and dip soldered

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