Definitions

A simple list of definitions and lingo found in the docs, often marked in italic or bold.

• PCBA: Printed Circuit Board Assembly
• BOM: Bill or Materials, list of parts, pcbas and/or assemblies needed to create a PCBA or an assembly.
• Ref.Des: Reference Designator, a number specifying the identity of a part used in a BOM.
• MPN: Manufacturer Part Number, the unique part number given to an external part by its manufacturer.
• DNM: Do-Not-Mount, used as an attribute in BOMs.
• PO: Purchase-Order, used to describe a transaction, usually in the context of buying inventory.