Breadboard: meaning, definitions and examples

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breadboard

 

[ ˈbrɛdˌbɔrd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

electronics prototyping

A breadboard is a semiconductor component used for prototyping electronic circuits. It allows users to build and test their circuits without soldering by providing a grid of holes to insert components and connections.

Synonyms

plugboard, prototype board

Examples of usage

  • She assembled the circuit on a breadboard for easier modifications.
  • The students used a breadboard to prototype their electronics project.
  • You can easily change connections on the breadboard without any tools.

Translations

Translations of the word "breadboard" in other languages:

🇵🇹 placa de ensaio

🇮🇳 ब्रेडबोर्ड

🇩🇪 Steckbrett

🇮🇩 papan percobaan

🇺🇦 бредборд

🇵🇱 płytka stykowa

🇯🇵 ブレッドボード

🇫🇷 plaque d'essai

🇪🇸 placa de pruebas

🇹🇷 devre tahtası

🇰🇷 브레드보드

🇸🇦 لوحة التجارب

🇨🇿 prototypová deska

🇸🇰 prototypová doska

🇨🇳 面包板

🇸🇮 prototipna plošča

🇮🇸 prófaplata

🇰🇿 эксперименттік тақта

🇬🇪 ექსპერიმენტული დაფა

🇦🇿 sınaq lövhəsi

🇲🇽 placa de pruebas

Etymology

The term 'breadboard' originated in the early days of electronics when engineers used wooden boards, often resembling a bread cutting board, to create and test circuit designs. Instead of soldering components directly onto a circuit board, the breadboard allowed them to insert electrical components into holes and make connections using wires or jumper leads. This method provided greater flexibility and convenience, enabling quick adjustments and improvements to circuits. As the practice of circuit prototyping evolved, the modern plastic breadboard became popular. It features rows of connected terminals organized in a grid pattern, making circuit assembly easier and more accessible for both hobbyists and professionals alike.