Solder mask

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005458",
  "term": "Solder mask",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A protective polymer coating applied to a printed circuit board (PCB) that covers the copper traces but leaves the solder pads exposed. This layer insulates the traces from accidental short circuits and protects them from environmental factors like oxidation. Solder mask is typically green, but it is also produced in other colors such as blue, red, or black for identification or aesthetic purposes.",
  "synonyms": [
    "solder stop",
    "solder-stop mask",
    "solder resist"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial electronics",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Lötmaske",
    "es": "máscara de soldadura",
    "fr": "masque de soudure"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/solder-mask/"
}