Panel
If multiple circuit boards are pooled together for processing (structure, vias, surface), it is called a panel or multiplier. This is useful e.g. for small circuit boards, due to reasons of eco
QFP
Description:QFP (Quad Flat Pack) denotes a design for integrated circuits, a very flat, square chip with contacts at the four edges, which is soldered using SMD technology.
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Thermal pad
Description:A thermal pad is a special solder pad on the circuit board. This pad is connected to the surrounding copper pour only with thin bridges due to thermal reasons. This prevents a