wire trace

wire trace definition - computer

A conductive line (pathway) in a printed circuit board that allows electricity to flow from one electronic device to another. In a chip, wire traces are typically called "tracks."


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Traces on a Board

The traces are the lines interconnecting all the components on this circuit board.






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