Conduction

Conduction is an electrical function performed by any electrical component that allows current to flow through a circuit in a system.

Electrical components responsible for conduction are generally made from materials with excellent electrical conductivity, such as metals.

Conduction is an electrical function performed by any electrical component that allows current to flow through a circuit in a system.

Electrical components responsible for conduction are generally made from materials with excellent electrical conductivity, such as metals.

A printed circuit is a component that performs the conduction function in an electronic circuit. It is built on a rigid fibreglass board and is covered by a plastic protector, which is often green. A network of very thin conductors, called traces, usually composed of silver, copper or gold, is etched between the fibreglass board and the plastic protection. The traces conduct the current from one electronic component to another. Together, the fibreglass, protector, traces and other electronic components form a structure called a printed circuit board (PCB). The components are integrated into the electronic circuit through holes drilled in the PCB.

The advantage of using PCBs in electronic devices is that they allow complex circuits to be contained in a very small space.