| O |
| OE |
Optoelectronic |
| OPEN |
Open circuit. An unwanted break in the continuity of an electrical circuit which prevents current from flowing. |
| ORIGINAL DESIGN MANUFACTURER (ODM) |
A business model/product manufacturing method where a product is designed and assembly is performed upon receipt of functional requirements for a type of product. In the typical ODM model, the manufacturer designs the complete product. In other cases, the ODM may rely on a combination of original design capabilities for some assemblies/components and off-the-shelf components and assemblies to meet the customer requirements. This allows for the greatest level of customization and product differentiation. |
| ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM) |
The company behind the “brand name” of a product. |
| OSP |
Organic Solderability Preservative |
| OUTSOURCING |
The practice of subcontracting. |
| OXIDE |
A chemical treatment to inner layers prior to lamination, for the purpose of increasing the roughness of clad copper to improve laminate bond strength. |
