formfactor
The English word “formfactor” has 4 meanings listed here.
noun
- Any of various calculations representing the shape or distribution of a physical property within a microsystem such as an elementary particle or atomic nucleus.
- The value of 4π * area / perimeter², used to measure how well an irregular shape approximates an idealized regular shape, and used to estimate surface area of irregular shapes.
- The ratio of energy radiating out from one patch to the energy absorbed by another patch, used in the calculation of radiosity.
- An industry standard that represents the size and shape of a circuit board.
Etymology
From form + factor.
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