Portwell Glossary
From embedded computing and industrial automation to networking and system integration, Portwell uses a wide range of technical terms and industry standards. Explore the glossary to understand the technologies, interfaces, standards and concepts used across our products and solutions.
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CAPA
Corrective and Preventive Action
The formal process of removing the cause of a quality problem and preventing its recurrence.
Related: MES
DMS
Design and Manufacturing Services
Explore ServicesEngineering and manufacturing services that adapt standard platforms to a specific application — from design-in to production.
EOL
End of Life
The point at which a product is no longer produced. Long-term availability is what distinguishes embedded platforms from consumer hardware.
Related: Lifecycle
Lifecycle
Product Lifecycle
The planned availability of a platform, from introduction through long-term supply to end of life.
MES
Manufacturing Execution System
A system that controls and documents production — which board was built when, with which components and test results.
ODM
Original Design Manufacturer
Related ServicesA manufacturer that designs and produces a product which another company sells under its own name.
OEM
Original Equipment Manufacturer
Related ServicesA company that integrates components or systems into its own product and sells it under its own brand.
PCB
Printed Circuit Board
The board that carries and connects the electronic components of a system.
Related: SMT
SMT
Surface-Mount Technology
The process that places and solders components directly onto the surface of a circuit board.
Related: PCB
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