Bare Board
A bare board signifies a printed circuit board (PCB) in its unpopulated state. This essentially means the board lacks any electronic components like resistors, capacitors, or integrated circuits (ICs). It also doesn't have through-holes for component leads. Bare boards serve as the foundation upon which electronic components are soldered and assembled to create functional PCBAs. A bare board already features etched copper traces that create vital conductive pathways on the non-conductive substrate material, and may also include surface finishes to prevent corrosion and improve solderability.
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