solder connection

[ˈsɑːldər kəˈnɛkʃən]
nounpl: solder connections
conexão soldada
1. A joint or connection made by melting solder (a metal alloy) to fuse two or more metal pieces together
The electrician inspected the solder connection to ensure it was properly sealed.
O eletricista inspecionou a conexão soldada para garantir que estava adequadamente vedada.
2. In electronics, a permanent bond created between electronic components and circuit boards using melted solder
A cold solder connection can cause intermittent electrical failures.
Uma conexão soldada fria pode causar falhas elétricas intermitentes.
In Brazil's electronics and manufacturing industries, 'conexão soldada' is the standard technical term used in quality control and assembly processes. The understanding of proper solder connections is critical in both industrial and DIY electronics culture in North America and Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
solder jointsoldered jointsolder bondsolder weld
Antonyms / Antônimos
mechanical connectioncrimp connectionpress connection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conexão soldada
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
junta soldada
Alternative technical term used in industrial settings
Portugal
ligação soldada
Portuguese European variant
Technical/Engineering
ponto de solda
Used when referring to a single solder point

Related Words

fluxsolder wirecircuit boardPCBsoldering ironlead-free solderjoint quality

Related Idioms & Phrases

a strong solder connection
a cold solder connection
to make a solder connection
solder connection failure
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