solder mask

English

A PCB with the typical green solder mask.

Noun

solder mask (plural solder masks)

  1. (electronics) A thin lacquer-like layer of polymer that is usually applied to the copper traces of a printed circuit board for protection against oxidation and to prevent solder bridges from forming between closely spaced solder pads.
    Synonyms: solder stop, solder-stop mask, solder resist

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