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printed circuit board (PCB)
A printed circuit board (PCB) is a structure for assembling electronic components and their connections into a unified circuit that allows electrical current to pass between components. Read Full Definition
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motherboard
A motherboard is the main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer. Read Full Definition
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context switch
A context switch is an operation that a computer's central processing unit (CPU) carries out when alternating between processes or threads while ensuring that the processes do not conflict. Read Full Definition
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hot swap
A hot swap describes the act of removing components from or plugging them into a computer system while the power remains switched on. Read Full Definition
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dielectric constant
The dielectric constant of a substance or material is a measure of its ability to store electrical energy. Read Full Definition
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flash storage
Flash storage is any type of drive, repository or system that uses flash memory to write and store data for an extended period. Read Full Definition
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