backplane

English

noun
Definitions
  • (electronics) A circuit board that connects several connectors in parallel to each other, so that each pin of each connector is linked to the same relative pin of all the other connectors, forming a computer bus.

Etymology

Compound from English back (mild drink, back, chaser) + English plane.

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English

plane

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