Symbol for impedance.
A membrane switch adhesive that is conductive in only one direction, along the z-axis. Premium line licensed Z-Axis epoxy after testing and qualifying it for its superior bond strength.
See Uniaxial Assembly.
A semiconductor diode that has controlled breakdown or avalanche characteristics at a specific voltage in the "reverse direction" and used as a voltage regulator or voltage reference.
See ZIF.
Zero Insertion Force. Usually describes a socket which permits the insertion of the component without the socket exerting any force on the leads of the component. These sockets are most often used for testing and with high pin count devices (>20 pins).
A Premium line high current ZIF pin and socket in-line connector system (.093 Dia Pin) that is mateable and un-mateable with one hand in confined areas.
A variation of SIP.
A bluish white metallic element with atomic number 30. It is electro-positive compared to steel and provides galvanic cathodic protection under electrolytic corrosion conditions. Zinc is more stable than tin in resisting industrial atmospheric/chemical corrosion. It is harder than cadmium and withstands abrasion well. Among other applications, zinc is used for clamping screws and yokes.
See also Galvanic Cathodic Protection, Cathodic Protection.
Zig-Zag Inline Package. A single chip in which the leads are on 0.050" centers along one edge, but are formed alternately into two rows that are on 0.100" centers.
A package-to-board electronic interconnect device that saves PCB real estate by positioning the IC package perpendicular, rather than parallel, to the board. Two ZIP sockets fit into the space normally used by a single DIP socket.
A quality of easy separation of one or more conductors from round ribbon cable. Also known as slitting.
An assembly machine that allows continuous assembly of terminals into housings. The housings must be fully stackable. Assembly speed ranges from 100-250 inches per minute, with the the rate of production dependent on terminal pitch. Mainly used for assembly of IC sockets.
Grooves between conductors in ribbon cable to enable easy slitting.
Designated in ohms (
), Zo indicates characteristic impedance, a line parameter in ohms, of
a transmission line, an interconnect, or element of a transmission line path or
circuit which is ideally maintained as constant throughout the data paths of a
system, e.g., paths within a matched system or controlled impedance
environment.
See also Controlled Impedance Cable.
Symbol for impedance, designated in ohms.