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Another mounting form that has been used to increase the number of components in a given space isthe CORDWOOD MODULE, shown in figure 1-4. You can see that the components are placedperpendicular to the end plates. The components are packed very closely together, appearing to be stackedlike cordwood for a fireplace. The end plates are usually small printed circuit boards, but may beinsulators <strong>and</strong> solid wire, as shown in the figure. Cordwood modules may or may not beENCAPSULATED (totally imbedded in solid material) but in either case they are difficult to repair.Figure 1-4.—Cordwood module.Q9. List the major advantages of printed circuit boards.Q10. What is the major disadvantage of printed circuit boards?Q11. The ability to place more components in a given space is an advantage of the _______.INTEGRATED CIRCUITSMany advertisements for electronic equipment refer to integrated circuits or solid-state technology.You know the meaning of the term solid-state, but what is an INTEGRATED CIRCUIT? The accepted<strong>Navy</strong> definition for an integrated circuit is that it consists of elements inseparably associated <strong>and</strong> formedon or within a single SUBSTRATE (mounting surface). In other words, the circuit components <strong>and</strong> allinterconnections are formed as a unit. You will be concerned with three types of integrated circuits:MONOLITHIC, FILM, <strong>and</strong> HYBRID.MONOLITHIC INTEGRATED CIRCUITS are those that are formed completely within asemiconductor substrate. These integrated circuits are commonly referred to as SILICON CHIPS.1-6

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