solder pads

[/ˈsɑːldər pædz/]
nounpl: solder pads
pastilhas de solda
1. Small metallic areas on a printed circuit board or electronic component designed to receive solder for creating electrical connections
The technician carefully aligned the component's pins with the solder pads on the PCB.
O técnico alinhou cuidadosamente os pinos do componente com as pastilhas de solda na placa de circuito impresso.
2. Flat metal surfaces that serve as contact points for soldering electronic components during assembly
The solder pads must be cleaned before applying the components to ensure proper connection.
As pastilhas de solda devem ser limpas antes de aplicar os componentes para garantir conexão adequada.
This is specialized technical terminology used primarily in electronics manufacturing, PCB design, and engineering fields. The term is consistent across English-speaking countries and Brazil, reflecting the global standardization of electronics industry vocabulary. Understanding solder pads is essential for anyone involved in electronics assembly, repair, or design.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
contact padscopper padslanding padsbond pads

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pastilhas de solda
Standard technical term used in electronics industry
São Paulo
pastilhas de solda / pads de solda
Both terms are commonly used in manufacturing and electronics sectors
Portugal
pastilhas de soldadura
Portuguese uses 'soldadura' instead of 'solda' in some technical contexts
USA
solder pads
Standard technical terminology in electronics and PCB assembly

Related Words

PCB (printed circuit board)solderingcomponent footprintfluxreflow soldering
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