The physical size and shape of a device. In motherboards it pertains to the size and shape of the board, but it also describes the physical layout of the different components and devices on the motherboard. With system cases, it describes certain specific features and what kind of motherboard fits inside.
A figure of merit which indicates how much rectified current differs from pure DC current. A large variance from unity form factor will indicate increased motor heating will occur.
The layout of a motherboard, including the location of various items and the mounting hole pattern. Different form factors require different cases/power supplies.
A technical term meaning physical size, and widely used by disk specialists to mean diameter – why they can’t just say diameter is one of life’s little mysteries.
The size and shape of a projector.
a standardised motherboard size
a standard set of dimensions into which a power supply must fit
The size, shape and configuration of a computer hardware object. The term is often used to describe the size of a computer case or chassis. It can also be applied to internal components such as disk drives and circuit boards.
Physical size of a device; for example, the width of a data cartridge drive. If the drive is a 5-1/4" form factor this means that the drive is the same size as a 5-1/4" diskette drive and uses the same fixing points. The same principle applies with the 3.5" format, where a 3.5" diskette drive may be exchanged for a 3.5" data cartridge drive in your computer.
In computer hardware, the size, configuration, or physical arrangement of a computer case or chassis, or one of its internal components. In computer software or programming, form factor typically refers to the size of the program or the amount of memory required to run the program effectively. Analogous to footprint.
The physical size of a device as measured by outside dimensions.
A general description a major feature or features that identify a type of projector or category of capabilities. Example: The Epson's form factor is considered the classic road warrior machine; weight under 17 lbs., zoom lens for easy placement, enough brightness to handle a darkened auditorium, and small enough to be moved easily and qualify as carry-on luggage, even in its hard case.
This describes the type of case the PC in enclosed in. These include small form factor, desktop, micro tower, and tower
is an industry term for the size, shape, power supply type, and external connector type of the PCB (personal computer board) or motherboard. The standard form factors are the AT and ATX, although TYAN also makes some Baby-AT boards.
The ratio of RMS current to average current. This number is a measure of the current ripple in a SCR or other switch-mode type of drive. Since motor heating is a function of RMS current while motor torque is a function of average current, a form factor greater than 1.00 means some fraction of motor current is producing heat but not torque.
Describes the physical size and layout of a power supply. Typical form factors could be AT, ATX, BTX, Mini ATX etc... Form factors are not cross compatible i.e. you cannot replace an AT power supply with an ATX power supply.
Form factor refers to the size of the device's display. For example, palm-size, handheld PC (half VGA, and full VGA).
The industry standard that defines the physical, external dimensions of a particular device.
The size, shape or type of a device or equipment.
A figure of merit which indicates how much rectified current departs from pure (non-pulsating) DC. A large departure from unity form factor (pure DC, expressed as 1.0) increases the heating effect of the motor and reduces brush life. Mathematically, form factor is the ratio of the root-mean square (rms) value of the current to the average (av) current or Irms/lav.
Typically this refers to the compatibility among PC motherboards, cases, and power supplies. A motherboard, case, and power supply with the same form factor...
This term is used in regard to the relationship between motherboards, casesand power supplies - they must have compatible form factors in order to be usedtogether. » To top of page» To top of page
The physical size and shape of a device. Often used to describe the size of disk arrays in a rackmount enclosure.
The way a mobo's components are layed out. AT, Baby AT, ATX, NLX are a few examples. Also used to define other things (like PSU's).
The physical shape and size of the motherboard
Physical dimension of a device. Devices with the same form factor are ussually interchangable. Common form factors are AT and ATX.
Commonly used to describe the size or physical arrangement of a computer hardware item such as a motherboard or case. Common motherboard form factors are ATX and MicroATX.
General size and shape of a handheld computer.
A set of specifications on the size, shape and configuration of a computer hardware component such as a case, power supply or motherboard.
The size, configuration, and other specifications used to describe hardware. Examples of memory form factors are: SIMM, DIMM, RIMM, 30-pin, 72-pin, and 168-pin.
Set of standards on the size, shape abd configuration on devices such as power supplies, cases and motherboards.
The size, shape, and dimensions of a motherboard. Common form factors are AT, Baby AT, and ATX.
A common format among connectors throughout the industry that encompasses different points. Form factor defines things such as location of contact rows with respect to the PC-board, modular sizing, and mating length.
Indicates how much AC component is present in the DC output from a rectified AC supply. Unfiltered SCR (thyristor) drives have a form factor (FF) of 1.40. Pure DC, as from a battery, has a form factor of 1.0. Filtered thyristor and pulse width modulated drives often have a form factor of 1.05.
In physics, form factor (usually written e) of a material, sometimes called emissivity, relates the proportion of energy transmitted by that object which can be transferred to another object.
In effective field theory, a form factor is a function which gives the properties of a certain particle interaction without including all of the underlying physics. It is measured experimentally when a theoretical calculation is unavailable or too difficult.
In electronics, the form factor of an alternating current waveform (signal) is the ratio of the RMS (Root Mean Square) value to the average value (mathematical mean of absolute values of all points on the waveform). In case of a sinusoidal wave, the form factor is approximately 1.11.