Glossary
Industry terms and definitions
C
- Copper Weight
- The thickness of the copper foil on a PCB, expressed in ounces per square foot (oz/ft²). Standard copper weight is 1 oz (35μm thick), with heavier options for high-current applications. Read more →
P
- PCB
- Printed Circuit Board — a flat board made of insulating material with conductive pathways etched or printed on its surface, used to mechanically support and electrically connect electronic components. Read more →
V
- Via
- A plated hole in a PCB that creates an electrical connection between different copper layers, enabling signals and power to pass from one layer to another. Read more →