circuit board
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circuit board
n. Computers
An insulated board on which conductive pathways are constructed and components such as microchips are mounted.
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circuit board
n
(Electronics) short for printed circuit board
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cir′cuit board`
n.
1. a sheet of fiberglass or other material on which electronic components, as printed or integrated circuits, are installed.
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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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| Noun | 1. |  circuit board - a printed circuit that can be inserted into expansion slots in a computer to increase the computer's capabilitiesCPU board, mother board - the main circuit board for a computer PC board - a removable circuit board for a personal computer; fits into a slot in the mother board printed 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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