noun
- Plural of backplane; a structural panel or circuit board at the back of an electronic device or cabinet that connects and supports other components.
Usage: technical; computing
Examples
- The server's backplanes distribute power and data signals to all installed modules.
- Modern computer cases use reinforced backplanes to improve structural integrity.
- The technician inspected the backplanes for loose connections and corrosion.
- Multiple backplanes in the rack system allow for scalable expansion.
- The backplanes carry high-speed interconnects between the CPU and memory.