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Eurocard (printed circuit board)

Imagine a puzzle made up of small pieces that fit perfectly together. A eurocard is similar to that puzzle. It is a flat board made of a material called fiberglass, which is a bit like a stiff kind of plastic.

In the eurocard puzzle, we call the small pieces 'components.' Each component has a specific job to do, like enabling the flow of electricity or storing information. The components come in many different shapes and sizes, but they all fit together like tiny puzzle pieces on the eurocard.

We use the eurocard to create an electronic device that can do cool things, like play music, send messages, or take pictures. The eurocard is like the foundation for the device – all the components are mounted onto it, and they work together to make the device function correctly.

The eurocard also has 'tracks,' which are like mini highways for electricity to travel along. These tracks connect all the components, enabling them to communicate with one another and do their jobs. The tracks are like the roads on a map that help us get from one place to another.

When we want to make a new electronic device, we design a specific eurocard for it. The design is done using computer software. We choose which components to use, where to place them, and how to connect them with tracks.

Once we have the design, we can print it onto the eurocard using a special printer. After printing, we carefully connect the components to their designated spots on the eurocard, making sure to follow the design plan and connect the right tracks.

When all the pieces are in place, we have created a functional and unique eurocard puzzle that makes the electronic device work.
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