| 3D CAD | Computer Aided Design - 3D mechanical design software for SMBeeHive Acrylic case / jig design (Autodesk Fusion 360) |
| EDA | Electronic Design Automation - PCB design software (KiCAD) |
| SMD | Surface Mount Device |
| SMC | Surface Mount Component |
| SMBee | Surface Mount Bee |
| SMT | Surface Mount Technology |
| PCB | Printed Circuit Board |
| PCA | Printed Circuit Assembly - A PCB populated with its components. |
| Via (PCB) | A fabricated connection through the PCB to connect tracks between layers. |
| Solder pad | The exposed conductive material on a PCB for soldering components to. |
| Fiducial | A reference marker |
| ESD | Electrostatic Discharge |
| MCU | Micro Controller Unit |
| BOM | Build Of Materials - the individual components that compose to a product |
| RoHS | Restriction of Hazardous Substances directive |
| HASL | Hot Air Surface Leveling (PCB) |
| IDC | Insulation Displacement Connector |
| RCD | Residual Current Device - A safety device for mains electricity supplies that breaks when a leakage current is detected. Wikipedia |