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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

motherboard

A motherboard is the main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer. Read Full Definition

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

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