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> TLDR: <0.02mm should be possible w/open source using cheap fabs. What does that have to do with a Fab? Isn’t a fab the thing that creates ICs? PCBs aren’t ma
by echoangle 2y ago
> TLDR: <0.02mm should be possible w/open source using cheap fabs.
What does that have to do with a Fab? Isn’t a fab the thing that creates ICs? PCBs aren’t made in a fab.
- contingencies 2y agoFab is simply short for fabricate or fabrication which is a term commonly used in all manner of manufacturing including circuitboards. An external party that provides manufacturing is often referred to as a 'fabrication partner' or 'fabricator', shortened to 'fab'. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fab#Noun https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fab#Noun https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fab_lab#English https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fab_lab#English https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fabricator#English https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fabricator#English and if you really want to understand the English culture don't miss https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absolutely_Fabulous https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absolutely_Fabulous ;)
- mlyle 2y agoChips are made in a semiconductor foundry / chip fab. Printed circuit boards are made at a printed circuit board manufacturer / "fab house."