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Glossary
Symbol
Prefix
Value
p
pico
10
–12
n
nano
10
–9
μ
micro
10
– 6
m
milli
10
–3
k
kilo
10
3
M
mega
10
6
G
giga
10
9
T
tera
10
12
A
Active Layer
The layer on which any actions you choose will be performed.
All Angle Routing
Routing that allows both 90
°
and 45
°
angles.
Aperture Code
Identifies the type of aperture to be used by the Gerber output.
B
Birds Eye View
The small window that appears, by default, at the top left of the screen.
Gives you an overview of your complete PCB, with parts shown as outlines.
Allows you to quickly navigate through your board or display a specific
area of the design, sized as you wish.
Blind Via
A via that connects the top or bottom layer with any inner layer.
Buried Via
A via that connects inner layers.
