Thermoset polymer matrixA thermoset polymer matrix is a synthetic polymer reinforcement where polymers act as binder or matrix to secure in place incorporated particulates, fibres or other reinforcements. They were first developed for structural applications, such as glass-reinforced plastic radar domes on aircraft and graphite-epoxy payload bay doors on the Space Shuttle. They were first used after World War II, and continuing research has led to an increased range of thermoset resins, polymers or plastics, as well as engineering grade thermoplastics.
Operating temperatureAn operating temperature is the allowable temperature range of the local ambient environment at which an electrical or mechanical device operates. The device will operate effectively within a specified temperature range which varies based on the device function and application context, and ranges from the minimum operating temperature to the maximum operating temperature (or peak operating temperature). Outside this range of safe operating temperatures the device may fail. It is one component of reliability engineering.
Electrolytic capacitorAn electrolytic capacitor is a polarized capacitor whose anode or positive plate is made of a metal that forms an insulating oxide layer through anodization. This oxide layer acts as the dielectric of the capacitor. A solid, liquid, or gel electrolyte covers the surface of this oxide layer, serving as the cathode or negative plate of the capacitor. Because of their very thin dielectric oxide layer and enlarged anode surface, electrolytic capacitors have a much higher capacitance-voltage (CV) product per unit volume than ceramic capacitors or film capacitors, and so can have large capacitance values.
Prototypevignette|Photographie d'un prototype BMW : la BMW Nazca C2 Dans le domaine de l'industrie et plus généralement de la recherche et développement (R&D), un prototype est selon la définition de l'OCDE , mais il s'agit aussi parfois d'un exemplaire incomplet (et non définitif) de ce que pourra être un produit (éventuellement de type logiciel, ou de type « service »Djellal, F., Gallouj, C., Gallouj, F., Francoz, D., & Jacquin, Y. (2001).
Schéma électriquethumb|Légende d'un circuit électrique. (Symboles US) Un schéma électrique est une représentation graphique d'un circuit électrique, basée sur des conventions. Il traduit, sous forme de symboles normalisés, les composants du circuit ainsi que l'alimentation et les signaux reliant ces composants. La position graphique des composants et de leurs interconnexions ne reflète pas toujours le positionnement physique de ceux-ci, contrairement aux positions qui figurent sur un schéma-bloc ou sur un schéma de câblage.
StéréolithographieLa stéréolithographie est une technique dite de, souvent utilisé pour les impressions 3D, qui permet de fabriquer des objets solides à partir d'un modèle numérique. L'objet est obtenu par superposition de tranches fines de matière (méthode additive). Le développement industriel de cette technique date des années 1980 et fut initiée aux États-Unis par Charles W. Hull.
Blindage électromagnétiquethumb|Cages de blindage électromagnétique dans un téléphone portable démonté. Une des cages est retirée pour montrer le circuit intégré protégé par le blindage. Le blindage électromagnétique, blindage électrique ou blindage EMI est un dispositif visant à réduire le champ électromagnétique au voisinage d'un objet en interposant une barrière entre la source du champ et l'objet à protéger. La barrière doit être faite d'un matériau conducteur électrique.
Flexible electronicsFlexible electronics, also known as flex circuits, is a technology for assembling electronic circuits by mounting electronic devices on flexible plastic substrates, such as polyimide, PEEK or transparent conductive polyester film. Additionally, flex circuits can be screen printed silver circuits on polyester. Flexible electronic assemblies may be manufactured using identical components used for rigid printed circuit boards, allowing the board to conform to a desired shape, or to flex during its use.
Signal traceIn electronics, a signal trace or circuit trace on a printed circuit board (PCB) or integrated circuit (IC) is the equivalent of a wire for conducting signals. Each trace consists of a flat, narrow part of the copper foil that remains after etching. Signal traces are usually narrower than power or ground traces because the current carrying requirements are usually much less.
Conformal coatingConformal coating is a protective, breathable coating of thin polymeric film applied to printed circuit boards (PCB), so named because it conforms to the contours of the PCB. Conformal coatings are typically applied at 25–250 μm to the electronic circuitry and provide protection against moisture, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremities. More recently, conformal coatings are being used to reduce the formation of whiskers, and can also prevent current bleed between closely positioned components.
