What is Drilling? The act of forming holes (vias) in a substrate by mechanical or laser means. Read More
What is a Drill Tool Description? A drill tool description is a text file describing drill tool number, corresponding size, quantity, and if the holes are to be plated or non- plated. Read More
What is a Drill File (Excellon Drill File)? A Drill File has X & Y coordinates with tool sizes viewable in any text editor. It is this file that governs your finished hole sizes. Read More
What is a Drawing or Print? A drawing or print usually includes an outline of the board, dimensions, fabrication notes, a drill chart with legend. Read More
What is a Double-Sided Board? A double-sided board is a printed board with a conductive pattern on both sides. Read More
What is Dimensional Stability? Dimensional stability is a measure of the dimensional change of a material that is caused by factors such as temperature changes, humidity changes, chemical treatment, and stress exposure. Read More
What is Digitizing? Digitizing is the converting of feature locations on a flat plane to a digital representation in X-Y coordinates. Read More
What is Dielectric? Dielectric is an insulating medium that occupies the region between two conductors. Read More
What is Dewetting? Dewetting is a condition that results when molten solder has coated a surface and then receded, leaving irregularly shaped mounds separated by areas covered with a thin solder film and with the b Read More
