Dictionary N

nonwetting, solder

The partial adherence of molten solder to a surface that it has contacted while leaving some basis metal exposed. (Ref. IPC‑T‑50.)

References:

J-STD-002B, 2/03

normal distribution

A continuous, symmetrical, bell-shaped frequency distribution for variables data. When measurements have a normal distrbution, about 68.26% of all individuals lie within plus or minus one standard deviation unit of the mean; about 95.44% lie within plus or minus two standard deviation units of the mean; and about 99.73% of all individuals lie within plus or minus three standard deviation units of the mean.

References:

EIA-557-A, 7/95

not usable (terminal)

Synonym for "nonusable terminal".

References:

JESD21-C#, 1/97

NOVRAM

Acronym for "nonvolatile random-access memory". See also "NVRAM".

References:

JESD100-B, 12/99

NP

See "no pin".

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NU

See "nonusable terminal".

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NVRAM

Abbreviation for "nonvolatile random-access memory". See also "NOVRAM".

References:

JESD100-B, 12/99

n‑channel charge-coupled device

A charge-coupled device fabricated so that the charges stored in the potential wells are electrons.

References:

JESD99B, 5/07

n‑channel field-effect transistor

A field-effect transistor that has an n‑type conduction channel. (Ref. IEC 747‑8.)

References:

JESD24, 7/85
JESD77-B, 2/00

n‑type semiconductor

An extrinsic semiconductor in which the conduction-electron density exceeds the mobile-hole density. (Ref. IEC 747‑1.)

References:

JESD77-B, 2/00

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