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ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System)
A general term for functions that assist drivers with various driving tasks.
AR Coating (Anti-Reflection Coating)
A coating applied to surfaces like glass window lids to minimize the reflection of a specific wavelength range of light.
ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit)
An integrated circuit designed and manufactured for a specific application or device.
Anode
The electrode or terminal (for example, in a diode or LED) into which current flows from an external circuit. It is also known as the "positive" terminal.
B-stage (Semi-Cured) Epoxy
A partially cured epoxy system where the resin and curing agent have begun to react, but the cross-linking process is not yet complete, allowing for further curing under specific conditions. It prevents dripping after application.
Baking
A process of heating unsealed packages just before sealing to remove moisture from components inside the package.
Castellation
Notches cut into the sides of a surface-mount ceramic package and metallized to provide electrical connection. Castellations can improve board-level bonding strength through solder fillet formation.
Cathode
The electrode or terminal (for example, in a diode or LED) from which current flows out to the external circuit. It is also known as the "negative" terminal.
Cavity
A recessed area within a microelectronic package where semiconductor devices and components are attached.
