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Aspect of hardware design
Form factor is a hardware design aspect that defines and prescribes the size, shape, and other physical specifications of components, particularly in
Form_factor_(design)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up form factor in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Form factor or form-factor may refer to: Form factor (design), an aspect of design which defines
Form_factor
Modular communications interface
Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) is a compact, hot-pluggable network interface module format used for both telecommunication and data communications
Small_Form-factor_Pluggable
Indication of size and mounting options of a computer or its components
In computing, the motherboard form factor is the specification of a motherboard – the dimensions, power supply type, location of mounting holes, number
Motherboard_form_factor
Phone's size, shape and style
The form factor of a mobile phone is its size, shape, and style, as well as the layout and position of its major components. A bar (also known as a slab
Form_factor_(mobile_phones)
Size and layout of the IBM AT computer's motherboard, used to design compatible products
of IBM compatible personal computers, the AT form factor comprises the dimensions and layout (form factor) of the motherboard for the IBM AT. Baby AT motherboards
AT_(form_factor)
Measure of the scattering amplitude of a wave by an isolated atom
atomic form factor, or atomic scattering factor, is a measure of the scattering amplitude of a wave by an isolated atom. The atomic form factor depends
Atomic_form_factor
Standard for miniature computer expansion cards
M.2 (pronounced "em-dot-too"), formerly known as the Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF), is a specification for internally mounted computer expansion
M.2
Fourier transform
electromagnetism, a magnetic form factor is the Fourier transform of an electric charge distribution in space. Atomic form factor, for the form factor relevant to magnetic
Magnetic_form_factor
Unit of measure for equipment frames
A rack unit (abbreviated U or RU) is a unit of measure defined as 1+3⁄4 inches (44.45 mm). It is most frequently used as a measurement of the overall height
Rack_unit
Form factor for motherboards
Technology eXtended) is a form factor for motherboards, originally intended to be the replacement for the aging ATX motherboard form factor. It was designed in
BTX_(form_factor)
Electronic device form factor
form factor commonly used in the design of electronic devices and other manufactured objects. It is inspired by the morphology of the clam. The form factor
Clamshell_design
Style of computer or other device case
including the SGI Indy, the NeXTstation, and the Amiga 1000. The pizza box form factor was also seen in budget and lower-end lines such as the Macintosh LC
Pizza-box_form_factor
C form-factor pluggable (CFP, 100G form factor pluggable, where C is Latin: centum "hundred") is a multi-source agreement to produce a common form-factor
C_form-factor_pluggable
Form factor for desktop computers and motherboards
Small form factor (SFF) is a classification of desktop computers and for some of their components, chassis and motherboard, to indicate that they are
Small_form_factor_PC
floppy disk drive, various standardized form factors have been used in computing systems. Standardized form factors and interface allow a variety of peripherals
List of disk drive form factors
List_of_disk_drive_form_factors
Physical standard for computer motherboards
The DTX form factor is a variation of the ATX specification designed especially for small form factor PCs (especially for HTPCs) with dimensions of 8 × 9
DTX_(form_factor)
Computer designed to be used at a fixed location
towers. As the majority of cases offered since the mid 1990s are in this form factor, the term desktop has been retronymically used to refer to modern cases
Desktop_computer
Family of form factors for SSDs
Standard Form Factor (EDSFF), previously known as the Enterprise and Data Center SSD Form Factor, is a family of solid-state drive (SSD) form factors for use
Enterprise and Data Center Standard Form Factor
Enterprise_and_Data_Center_Standard_Form_Factor
Electro-mechanical data storage device
speed at which the data is transmitted (data rate). The two most common form factors for modern HDDs are 3.5-inch, for desktop computers, and 2.5-inch, primarily
Hard_disk_drive
Computer storage device with no moving parts
standard HDD form factors allow such SSDs to be used as drop-in replacements for HDDs in computers and other devices. Newer form factors such as mSATA
Solid-state_drive
In electronics and electrical engineering, the form factor of an alternating current waveform (signal) is the ratio of the RMS (root mean square) value
Form_factor_(electronics)
Semiconductor company
FormFactor, Inc. is a provider of test and measurement technologies for integrated circuits, with its headquarters in Livermore, California. It provides
FormFactor,_Inc.
integrated and compact 95 × 125 mm (3.7 × 4.9 in) computer-on-module (COM) form factor, which can be used in a design application much like an integrated circuit
ETX_(form_factor)
NLX (short for New Low Profile eXtended) was a form factor proposed by Intel and developed jointly with IBM, DEC, and other vendors for low profile, low
NLX_(form_factor)
Motherboard form factor specification
Workstation Technology Extended[citation needed]) was a motherboard form factor specification introduced by Intel at the IDF in September 1998, for its
WTX_(form_factor)
Main printed circuit board used for a computing device
case's motherboard and power supply unit (PSU) form factor must all match, though some smaller form factor motherboards of the same family will fit larger
Motherboard
Personal computer for mobile use
portable personal computer (PC). Laptops typically have a clamshell form factor with a flat-panel screen on the inside of the upper lid and an alphanumeric
Laptop
Three-shaft planetary gearset
An-Najah University Journal for Research: 52 – via ResearchGate. "Which factors affect the accuracy of the planetary gearbox? | GearKo Reducers" (in Chinese
Epicyclic_gearing
Computer expansion bus standard
signaling and bus protocol require the use of a different mechanical form factor and expansion connectors (and thus, new motherboards and new adapter
PCI_Express
Proportion in thermal radiation
surface segments. View factors are also sometimes known as configuration factors, form factors, angle factors or shape factors. Radiation leaving a surface
View_factor
Trade association formed to develop standards for storage area networks
organizer the Storage Developers Conference (SDC). SNIA absorbed the Small Form Factor Committee in 2016. SNIA also maintains partnerships with and submits
Storage Networking Industry Association
Storage_Networking_Industry_Association
Computer interface standard for connecting SSDs to a computer
with existing drive technologies. The Enterprise SSD form factor was developed by the SSD Form Factor Working Group (SFFWG). The specification was released
U.2
Type of printed circuit board
spaces. They are used in large computers such as servers as well as small-form-factor computers. In both cases, the goal is to make better use of the space
Riser_card
Smartphone form factor
a foldable phone or simply foldable) is a smartphone with a folding form factor. While folding designs have been used previously in clamshell or "flip
Foldable_smartphone
Type of form factor in phones and other devices
Slider is a general term of a form factor in mobile phones composed of usually two, but sometimes more, sections that slide past each other on rails.
Slider_(mobile_phones)
Hand tool for soldering
defines what today has become the "de facto", the redundancy is worth it, "form factor" of the vast majority of current Japanese and Chinese irons: Hakko, Baku
Soldering_iron
Motherboard form factor
for low profile extension) was a loosely defined motherboard format (form factor) widely used from the late 1980s to the late 1990s. The format was originally
LPX_(form_factor)
Colloquialism in consumer electronics
WAF is a tongue-in-cheek play on electronics jargon such as "form factor" and "power factor" and derives from the stereotype that men are predisposed to
Wife_acceptance_factor
Function approximating net physical effect
and mathematical physics, in particular in effective field theory, a form factor is a function that encapsulates the properties of a certain particle
Form factor (quantum field theory)
Form_factor_(quantum_field_theory)
Series of Desktop PC's by Lenovo
M-series desktops in multiple form factors, ranging from traditional tower, small form factor, to ultra small form factor, and all-in-ones (AIOs). In 2003
ThinkCentre_M_series
Obsolete size class of laptops
Tandy's TRS-80 Model 100 of the early 1980s. The popularity of this form factor waned in the middle of the decade, as larger, clamshell-style laptops
Notebook_computer
Line of computer workstations by Dell
Specifications Guide" (PDF). Retrieved 11 May 2026. "Dell Precision 3430 Small Form Factor Service Manual" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 December
Dell_Precision
Motherboard and power supply configuration
ATX (Advanced Technology Extended) is a motherboard and power supply form factor and configuration specification developed by Intel. It aimed to improve
ATX
Replaceable RAM form factor
Module (CAMM) is a memory module form factor which uses a land grid array (LGA). CAMM can refer to both the general form and an early version developed
CAMM_(memory_module)
Design philosophy of 19th–20th centuries
Form follows function is a principle of design associated with late 19th- and early 20th-century architecture and industrial design in general, which states
Form_follows_function
The electric form factor is the Fourier transform of electric charge distribution in a nucleon. Nucleons (protons and neutrons) are made of up and down
Electric_form_factor
Smartphones released by Apple in 2017
SE and discontinued the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, which share the external form factor but has upgraded internals including an A13 Bionic processor. The iPhone
IPhone_8
Internal computer component that provides power to other components
computer power supplies conform to the ATX specification, which includes form factor and voltage tolerances. While an ATX power supply is connected to the
Power_supply_unit_(computer)
Family of personal computers released by Apple Computer
particular form factor, followed by a slash and the speed of the CPU. For example, the Power Macintosh 6300/120 uses the Quadra 630's form factor and has
Power_Macintosh
Line of BlackBerry smartphones
device before the introduction of the BlackBerry Storm. In 2009, the form factor was made more compact with the 9700 and the 9630. In 2010, the 9650 and
BlackBerry_Bold
13th-generation smartphone developed by Apple
shares the form factor of the iPhone 5s, with the internal hardware of the iPhone 6s), the second-generation model shares the form factor of the iPhone
IPhone_SE_(2nd_generation)
Memory card format
standard uses the NVM Express protocol over a PCIe interface. 3 different form factors are available, with 1 to 4 PCI-E lanes available. The CFexpress standard
CFexpress
Interface used for connecting storage devices
memory, which is often NAND flash memory that comes in several physical form factors, including solid-state drives (SSDs), PCIe add-in cards, and M.2 cards
NVM_Express
Modular optical fiber communications interface
The XFP (10 gigabit small form-factor pluggable) is a standard for transceivers for high-speed computer network and telecommunication links that use optical
XFP_transceiver
Electronic testing device
Spectrum analyzers tend to fall into four form factors: benchtop, portable, handheld and networked. This form factor is useful for applications where the spectrum
Spectrum_analyzer
Process of formation of blood clots
platelet tissue factor to coagulation factor VII, which ultimately leads to cross-linked fibrin formation. Platelets immediately form a plug at the site
Coagulation
Electric guitar pickup
is active. Slightly smaller than a traditional humbucker/double coil form factor. Many guitars feature cavities only for single-coil pickups. Installing
Humbucker
PC form factor with integral display
with a tower form factor, and also requires fewer external cables. Some advantages of the all-in-one computer compared to other form factors include being
All-in-one_computer
Small piece of computer hardware
is running. The term has since been applied to other forms of devices with a similar form factor, such as: adapters that convert ports to handle different
Dongle
Computer case that stands vertically upright
In personal computing, a tower unit, or simply a tower, is a form factor of desktop computer case whose height is much greater than its width, thus having
Computer_tower
Computer standard family
PC104) is a family of embedded computer standards which define both form factors and computer buses by the PC/104 Consortium. Its name derives from the
PC/104
Sony's removable flash memory card format, launched in July 1998
capacity and faster file transfer speeds; Memory Stick Duo, a small-form-factor version of the Memory Stick (including the PRO Duo); the even smaller
Memory_Stick
Topics referred to by the same term
name in programming Base Address Register in PCI Bar, a mobile phone form factor Bar, a type of graphical control element Fraction bar Overbar, a line
Bar
Digital media player by Nvidia
released a refreshed version of the 16 GB Shield, which has a smaller form factor that drops MicroSD and infrared support, comes with an updated controller
Nvidia_Shield_TV
Memory card format
format to the CompactFlash Association. The new format has a similar form factor to CF/CFast but is based on the PCI Express interface instead of Parallel
CompactFlash
Flashlight used in conjunction with a firearm
roughly the same form factor. One example of this is the SureFire 300 and 400 model series, which have retained the same form factor despite receiving
Tactical_light
Standards for Ethernet at ten times the speed of Gigabit Ethernet
standard is the Enhanced Small Form-factor Pluggable transceiver, generally called SFP+. Based on the Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) transceiver and
10_Gigabit_Ethernet
Smartphone by Samsung
unusual form factor, combining a flip phone with a smartphone. The Galaxy Folder 2 was often praised for its metallic build and unique form factor, but is
Samsung_Galaxy_Folder_2
Intel CPU connector specification
a typical CPU to be bent or broken when installing in a socket. The form factor used for Slot 1 was a 5-inch-long, 242-contact edge connector named SC242
Slot_1
Outward bulge around a planet's equator due to its rotation
the total body mass. A related quantity is the body's second dynamic form factor, J2: J 2 = 2 ε E 3 − R E 3 ω E 2 3 G M E {\displaystyle J_{2}={\frac
Equatorial_bulge
Enclosure that contains most of the computer hardware
form factor of the motherboard since it is physically the largest hardware component in most computers. Consequently, personal computer form factors typically
Computer_case
Flip phone by Motorola released in 2002
announced and released in 2002. The phone featured a remarkable 'Swivel' form factor with a circular face and rotating chassis that opens up 180 degrees.
Motorola_V70
Standard-sized area for adding drives or other hardware to a computer
of the IBM PC, it and its compatibles have had many form factors of drive bays. Four form factors are in common use today, the 5.25-inch, 3.5-inch, 2
Drive_bay
American digital storage corporation
first flash-based solid-state drive (SSD) in a 2.5-inch hard disk drive form factor for IBM with a 20 MB capacity priced at about $1,000. In 1992, SunDisk
Sandisk
Topics referred to by the same term
used for concrete construction FORM (disambiguation) Conformity (disambiguation) Deformation (disambiguation) Form factor (disambiguation) Formal (disambiguation)
Form
Computer graphics rendering method using diffuse reflection
divided up into one or more smaller surfaces (patches). A view factor (also known as form factor) is computed for each pair of patches; it is a coefficient
Radiosity_(computer_graphics)
Laptop or tablet computer running ChromeOS
available from OEMs in various form factors (some form factors may be known by other names): Chromebook in laptop form factor. Chromebook tablet, introduced
Chromebook
Computer whose components are on a single printed circuit board
November 2016. "COM – Based SBCs: The Superior Architecture for Small Form Factor Embedded Systems" (PDF). Diamond Systems Corp. Archived (PDF) from the
Single-board_computer
Computer memory module
accommodate LP form factor DIMMs in these space-constrained boxes. This led to the development of the Very Low Profile (VLP) form factor DIMM with a height
DIMM
Memory card format
significantly smaller than CompactFlash, with a postage stamp-sized form factor, and to use just seven flat electrical contacts and a simplified serial
MultiMediaCard
Desktop computer by Apple
The Mac Studio is a small-form-factor workstation computer developed and marketed by Apple. It is Apple's professional Mac desktop, sitting above the
Mac_Studio
Series of hard disk drives produced by Quantum Corp
1990s. The Bigfoot series was notable for deviating from the standard form factor for hard drives. While most desktop hard drives at that time used a 3
Quantum_Bigfoot
XTX is a computer-on-module (COM) standard for x86-based embedded devices. XTX adds PCI-Express, SATA, and LPC capabilities. The standard was promulgated
XTX
Technologies for computer networking
module slots can accept older/slower modules within the same physical form factor. However, support differs across platforms, and some can only switch
100_Gigabit_Ethernet
Line of smartwatches by Samsung Electronics
released in August 2018. The Galaxy Watch series shares the circular form factor of the Samsung Gear S2 and S3, as a result much of the OS features are
Samsung_Galaxy_Watch_series
Blood-clotting protein
cofactor for factor IXa, which, in the presence of Ca2+ and phospholipids, forms a complex that converts factor X to the activated form Xa. The factor VIII gene
Factor_VIII
around the 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch form factors; the larger form factors dying off while several smaller form factors were offered but achieved limited
History_of_hard_disk_drives
1994 video game console
TurboGrafx-16). Unlike its predecessor, the PC-FX was only released in Japan. Its form factor is like that of a tower PC, intended to be similarly upgradeable. The
PC-FX
Networking hardware that forwards packets based on hardware address
broadband technology. Many switches have pluggable modules, such as Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) modules. These modules often contain a transceiver that
Network_switch
Smartphone
two basic form factors within the Curve line: the original, thicker form factor on the 8900, 8500 and 9300 series, and the slimmer form factor of the 9350
BlackBerry_Curve
Optical transceiver used in high-bandwidth data communications
that connects to the outside world through a fiber optic cable. The form factor and electrical interface are often specified by an interested group using
Optical_module
Customizable PC with limited components
purposes, and in nearly any form factor. Manufacturers are also able to produce systems of a specialized or non-standard form factor, since the system is sold
Barebone_computer
Standards body specializing in small electronic devices
The Small Form Factor Special Interest Group (SFF-SIG, pronounced ess-eff-eff-sig) is an international non-profit standards body focused on modular computer
Small Form Factor Special Interest Group
Small_Form_Factor_Special_Interest_Group
Desktop computers by Lenovo
businesses. The ThinkCentre E50 was made available in tower and small form factor, with a silver and black design. In 2005, Technology Business Research
ThinkCentre
17 × 17 cm motherboard
Mini-ITX is a 170 mm × 170 mm (6.7 in × 6.7 in) motherboard form factor developed by VIA Technologies in 2001. Mini-ITX motherboards have been traditionally
Mini-ITX
Integrated circuit card for mobile devices
The form factor was mentioned in the December 1998 3GPP SMG9 UMTS Working Party, which is the standards-setting body for GSM SIM cards, and the form factor
SIM_card
Physical measure of overcoming air resistance
small-arms, ballistic coefficient SD, sectional density i, coefficient of form (form factor) In 1537, Niccolò Tartaglia performed test firing to determine the
Ballistic_coefficient
Line of professional workstations by Lenovo
form-factor or on a special PCIe 3.0 x16 Quad M.2 adapter) as well as up to 60 TB of HDD capacity. Lenovo described the P330, available in three form
ThinkStation
Peak divided by the Root mean square (RMS) of the waveform
Crest factor is a parameter of a waveform, such as alternating current or sound, showing the ratio of peak values to the effective value. In other words
Crest_factor
FORM FACTOR
FORM FACTOR
Surname or Lastname
English, French, and Catalan
English, French, and Catalan : nickname from Old French, Middle English, Catalan fort, ‘strong’, ‘brave’ (Latin fortis). In some cases it may be from the Latin personal name derived from this word; this was borne by an obscure saint whose cult was popular during the Middle Ages in southern and southwestern France.English and French : topographic name for someone who lived near a fortress or stronghold, or an occupational name for someone employed in one. Compare Fortier 1.Czech (Fořt) : variant of Forst.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, Jamaican, Shakespearean
From the River Crossing
Girl/Female
Arabic, Assamese, Gujarati, Indian, Jain, Kannada, Muslim, Sindhi
Fragrance; Pleasant Smell
Male
English
Short form of English Norman, NORM means "northman."
Boy/Male
English American Shakespearean
River crossing.
Girl/Female
Indian
Fragrance
Surname or Lastname
North German form of Backhaus.English
North German form of Backhaus.English : variant of Backus.
Boy/Male
French
From the north.
Boy/Male
Australian, British, Christian, English, French
Man of the North; From the North
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived near a ford, Middle English, Old English ford, or a habitational name from one of the many places named with this word, such as Ford in Northumberland, Shropshire, and West Sussex, or Forde in Dorset.Irish : Anglicized form (quasi-translation) of various Gaelic names, for example Mac Giolla na Naomh ‘son of Gilla na Naomh’ (a personal name meaning ‘servant of the saints’), Mac Conshámha ‘son of Conshnámha’ (a personal name composed of the elements con ‘dog’ + snámh ‘to swim’), in all of which the final syllable was wrongly thought to be áth ‘ford’, and Ó Fuar(th)áin (see Foran).Jewish : Americanized form of one or more like-sounding Jewish surnames.Translation of German Fürth (see Furth).
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, Norse, Norwegian
Son of Ulf
Surname or Lastname
North German form of Knoche.German
North German form of Knoche.German : possibly a habitational name from Knock near Emden.English : topographic name for someone living by a hill, from Middle English knocke ‘hill’ (Old English cnoc).
Surname or Lastname
Americanized form of German Gehr.English
Americanized form of German Gehr.English : perhaps a variant of Geary 3.Hungarian : from a reduced form of the personal name Gergely, Latin Gregorius (see Gregory).
Surname or Lastname
Americanized spelling of German Blümle, from a pet form of Blum.English
Americanized spelling of German Blümle, from a pet form of Blum.English : variant spelling of Plumley.
Surname or Lastname
German and Danish
German and Danish : variant of Wurm.English : nickname from Middle English wurm ‘serpent’, ‘dragon’ (Old English wyrm).
Surname or Lastname
Americanized form of Geman Wehry.English
Americanized form of Geman Wehry.English : nickname from Middle English wery ‘wicked’, ‘acursed’ (from Old English wearg).
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Fragrance
Surname or Lastname
Americanized form of Italian Gervasio.English
Americanized form of Italian Gervasio.English : variant of Jarvis.
Girl/Female
Shakespearean
The Merry Wives of Windsor' Mistress Ford.
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, from the Old English word ford, FORD means "ford, river crossing."
FORM FACTOR
FORM FACTOR
Boy/Male
Tamil
Boy/Male
Tamil
Tej i am
Boy/Male
Tamil
Conqueror
Girl/Female
Australian, British, Christian, Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Latin, Swedish
A Diminutive of Priscilla Made Famous by 1960s British Singer Cilia Black; Fruitful; Blind; Ancient; Sixth
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Gratitude Owed to Allah
Girl/Female
Bengali, Haryanvi, Indian, Telugu
Goddess Laxmi
Girl/Female
Hindi
Ray.
Male
Hungarian
Hungarian form of German Frideric, FREDEK means "peaceful ruler."
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained. See Hargis.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Traditional
Son of Lord Shiva
FORM FACTOR
FORM FACTOR
FORM FACTOR
FORM FACTOR
FORM FACTOR
n.
To cut the worm, or lytta, from under the tongue of, as a dog, for the purpose of checking a disposition to gnaw. The operation was formerly supposed to guard against canine madness.
n.
Constitution; mode of construction, organization, etc.; system; as, a republican form of government.
n.
The type or other matter from which an impression is to be taken, arranged and secured in a chase.
v. t. & i.
To give a new form to; to form anew; to take form again, or to take a new form; as, to re-form the line after a charge.
n.
To form foam, or become filled with foam; -- said of a steam boiler when the water is unduly agitated and frothy, as because of chemical action.
v. t.
To clean by means of a worm; to draw a wad or cartridge from, as a firearm. See Worm, n. 5 (b).
n.
The shape and structure of anything, as distinguished from the material of which it is composed; particular disposition or arrangement of matter, giving it individuality or distinctive character; configuration; figure; external appearance.
n.
The particular shape or structure of a word or part of speech; as, participial forms; verbal forms.
v. i.
To run to a form, as a hare.
n.
Established method of expression or practice; fixed way of proceeding; conventional or stated scheme; formula; as, a form of prayer.
pl.
of Forum
n.
That assemblage or disposition of qualities which makes a conception, or that internal constitution which makes an existing thing to be what it is; -- called essential or substantial form, and contradistinguished from matter; hence, active or formative nature; law of being or activity; subjectively viewed, an idea; objectively, a law.
n.
Show without substance; empty, outside appearance; vain, trivial, or conventional ceremony; conventionality; formality; as, a matter of mere form.
n.
A spiral instrument or screw, often like a double corkscrew, used for drawing balls from firearms.
n.
To gather foam; to froth; as, the billows foam.
superl.
Indicating firmness; as, a firm tread; a firm countenance.
n.
A suffix used to denote in the form / shape of, resembling, etc.; as, valiform; oviform.
n.
To provide with a form, as a hare. See Form, n., 9.
v. i.
To take a form, definite shape, or arrangement; as, the infantry should form in column.
n.
To give form or shape to; to frame; to construct; to make; to fashion.