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Chevron · 10-26-2013, 19:57

Hello guys!
Every day i use service manuals for Sony but i don't understand what does it mean the word "PBA". I know the word PCB but what does it mean "PBA" in Sony service manuals?

LBOZ_GSM · 10-26-2013, 20:13

Printed Board Assembly

LBOZ_GSM · 10-26-2013, 20:27

AEM (Auxiliary Energy Management)
This is an extra power supply chip used on some newer Nokia phones

AF Amp
Amplifies the audio within a Nokia handset.

BER - Beyond Economic Repair
The unit has been damaged to such an extent that it would cost more then the worth of the unit to repair.

BETTY/VILMA
Perform the same function as RETU/TAVHO in Nokia units

BTFM
A combination of Bluetooth and FM radio components in to one in Nokia units.

BLUETOOTH - (Bluetooth interface IC)
This is the chip that controls the bluetooth functionality of the phone

Coaxial Connector
This connects the upper and lower flip sections of a Samsung handset

COMBO FLASH
This is the user information memory in Nokia units.

Crystal/Xtal/VCXO/CCTCXO
This is a component used in the transmitting and receiving of a signal and for controlling the internal clock of the phone

DIAMONDHEAD
This is a charging and over-voltage protection chip in Motorola units

DIODE BRIDGE FILTER
This is the keypad control chip in Sony Ericsson units

DIPLEXER
This is a chip used to switch the handset between transmit and receive modes

EMC - Energy Management Calibration
This is the re-calibration of all the energy circuits of the handset - these circuits control features such as battery life and the charging cycle.

Exchanged Logic Board
The main PCB of the handset has been replaced, on some manufacturers this may mean a change of IMEI.

FLASH
This is a chip used to store the software and user data

FEM
A combination of PA and Diplexer in to one components in Nokia units

FLEX
This is the connection between the upper and lower section of a Motorola handset

FLEXING
This term means the installation of network or region specific software in Motorola units.

GCAP2 / CGAP3 / PCAP
This is the chip controlling audio input/output, power supply and charging in Motorola units.

GSM EDGE TRANSCEIVER (RF CHIP)
This chip controls the signal TX/RX (transmission/receipt) on Motorola GSM handsets

HAGAR / HELGA / MJOLNER - transceiver (transmitter/receiver) chip
These are the integrated chips used for signal control in Nokia units.

HINKU
This chip controls the receiver section of Nokia phone.

IC
Integrated chip

IMEI - International Mobile Equipment Identity
Is a unique number to every mobile handset, and is used by the networks to identify your phone. It also allows networks to bar handsets from their network. This number is usually found on the label under the battery or by entering *#06# on the handset.

INGELA - RF control(Radio Frequency)
This is the chip used in signal control in Sony Ericsson units

Key Flex
Connects the keypad to the PCB of the handset.

KNATTE
This is the chip used for charging and accessory control in Sony Ericsson units

MELODY IC
This is an integrated chip that creates the ringtone in Samsung units

MMC - MultiMedia Card
This is a small flash memory device for the storage of user’s data such as photos and music.

NEPTUNE
This is the central controller/processor in the phone and is also used for signal and User Interface Control in Motorola units

OMAP/Goldeneye/HELEN
This IC is the application processor. It is used to execute all user related applications. Its key functions include camera, display, bluetooth, mmc, usb and keyboard interfaces in Nokia units.

PA (Power Amplifier)
This is the chip that the handset uses to transmit a signal

PATRIOT / WHITECAP
This is the central controller/processor of the handset. It is also used for signal and User Interface Control in Motorola units.

PBA/PCB - Printed Board Assembly/Printed Circuit Board
This is the main part of the handset that contains all the chips necessary to function. It also contains the IMEI of the phone.

PHASING
Term used for tuning and calibrating the handset and helping to improve signal and battery life in Motorola units

PIHI/AHNE - Transceiver (transmitter/receiver) chip.
These are integrated chips used in signal control in a Nokia handset

PCB - Printed Circuit Board
This board is the main part of the handset that contains all the chips necessary to function. It also contains the IMEI of the phone.

POWER IC
This is an integrated chip used for power supply and charging in Samsung units

POWER SUPPLY DIODE
This is the power surge protection chip in Samsung units

RATTLER
This chip controls signal TX/RX (transmission/receipt) on Motorola 3G handsets

RAP3G/RAPGSM
The successor to the TIKU. This is the central controller/processor in the handset in Nokia units

RETU/TAVHO
The successor to the UEM. These chips control power supply, charging, audio input/output and signal in Nokia units

SEAWEED
This chip controls power supply and audio input/output in Motorola units

Software Upgraded
The latest approved manufacturer software has been installed on the handset

SRAM
This is the Memory of the handset that is used like the RAM on a PC

Tested to Spec
The handset has been tested and is operating to the manufacturer requirements

Tuned
The TX/RX circuits of the handset have been re-calibrated to ensure that they are within manufacture approved values. This is mainly done in relation to signal problems.

TJATTE
This is the audio chip in Sony Ericsson units

UEM (Universal Energy Management)
This is a universal chip that controls power supply, charging, audio input/output and signal in Nokia units

UI MODULE (User interface module)
This is a part containing handset functions including LCD (Display unit) and Keypad.

UPP / TIKU - (Universal Phone Processor)
This is the central controller/processor in Nokia handsets

VCO - (Voltage Controlled Oscillator)
This chip is used in converting signals up to radio frequency when transmitting or down from radio frequency while receiving

VCXO / VCTCXO
This is a chip used in the transmitting and receiving of a signal and for controlling the internal clock of the phone

VINKU
This chip controls the transmitter section of a Nokia phone.

VICTORIA/VINCENNE
This is the chip used in power supply in Sony Ericsson handsets

VREG
This component converts DC voltages within a Nokia phone.

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LBOZ_GSM No Life Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,237 Member: 300043 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 360	AEM (Auxiliary Energy Management) This is an extra power supply chip used on some newer Nokia phones AF Amp Amplifies the audio within a Nokia handset. BER - Beyond Economic Repair The unit has been damaged to such an extent that it would cost more then the worth of the unit to repair. BETTY/VILMA Perform the same function as RETU/TAVHO in Nokia units BTFM A combination of Bluetooth and FM radio components in to one in Nokia units. BLUETOOTH - (Bluetooth interface IC) This is the chip that controls the bluetooth functionality of the phone Coaxial Connector This connects the upper and lower flip sections of a Samsung handset COMBO FLASH This is the user information memory in Nokia units. Crystal/Xtal/VCXO/CCTCXO This is a component used in the transmitting and receiving of a signal and for controlling the internal clock of the phone DIAMONDHEAD This is a charging and over-voltage protection chip in Motorola units DIODE BRIDGE FILTER This is the keypad control chip in Sony Ericsson units DIPLEXER This is a chip used to switch the handset between transmit and receive modes EMC - Energy Management Calibration This is the re-calibration of all the energy circuits of the handset - these circuits control features such as battery life and the charging cycle. Exchanged Logic Board The main PCB of the handset has been replaced, on some manufacturers this may mean a change of IMEI. FLASH This is a chip used to store the software and user data FEM A combination of PA and Diplexer in to one components in Nokia units FLEX This is the connection between the upper and lower section of a Motorola handset FLEXING This term means the installation of network or region specific software in Motorola units. GCAP2 / CGAP3 / PCAP This is the chip controlling audio input/output, power supply and charging in Motorola units. GSM EDGE TRANSCEIVER (RF CHIP) This chip controls the signal TX/RX (transmission/receipt) on Motorola GSM handsets HAGAR / HELGA / MJOLNER - transceiver (transmitter/receiver) chip These are the integrated chips used for signal control in Nokia units. HINKU This chip controls the receiver section of Nokia phone. IC Integrated chip IMEI - International Mobile Equipment Identity Is a unique number to every mobile handset, and is used by the networks to identify your phone. It also allows networks to bar handsets from their network. This number is usually found on the label under the battery or by entering *#06# on the handset. INGELA - RF control(Radio Frequency) This is the chip used in signal control in Sony Ericsson units Key Flex Connects the keypad to the PCB of the handset. KNATTE This is the chip used for charging and accessory control in Sony Ericsson units MELODY IC This is an integrated chip that creates the ringtone in Samsung units MMC - MultiMedia Card This is a small flash memory device for the storage of user’s data such as photos and music. NEPTUNE This is the central controller/processor in the phone and is also used for signal and User Interface Control in Motorola units OMAP/Goldeneye/HELEN This IC is the application processor. It is used to execute all user related applications. Its key functions include camera, display, bluetooth, mmc, usb and keyboard interfaces in Nokia units. PA (Power Amplifier) This is the chip that the handset uses to transmit a signal PATRIOT / WHITECAP This is the central controller/processor of the handset. It is also used for signal and User Interface Control in Motorola units. PBA/PCB - Printed Board Assembly/Printed Circuit Board This is the main part of the handset that contains all the chips necessary to function. It also contains the IMEI of the phone. PHASING Term used for tuning and calibrating the handset and helping to improve signal and battery life in Motorola units PIHI/AHNE - Transceiver (transmitter/receiver) chip. These are integrated chips used in signal control in a Nokia handset PCB - Printed Circuit Board This board is the main part of the handset that contains all the chips necessary to function. It also contains the IMEI of the phone. POWER IC This is an integrated chip used for power supply and charging in Samsung units POWER SUPPLY DIODE This is the power surge protection chip in Samsung units RATTLER This chip controls signal TX/RX (transmission/receipt) on Motorola 3G handsets RAP3G/RAPGSM The successor to the TIKU. This is the central controller/processor in the handset in Nokia units RETU/TAVHO The successor to the UEM. These chips control power supply, charging, audio input/output and signal in Nokia units SEAWEED This chip controls power supply and audio input/output in Motorola units Software Upgraded The latest approved manufacturer software has been installed on the handset SRAM This is the Memory of the handset that is used like the RAM on a PC Tested to Spec The handset has been tested and is operating to the manufacturer requirements Tuned The TX/RX circuits of the handset have been re-calibrated to ensure that they are within manufacture approved values. This is mainly done in relation to signal problems. TJATTE This is the audio chip in Sony Ericsson units UEM (Universal Energy Management) This is a universal chip that controls power supply, charging, audio input/output and signal in Nokia units UI MODULE (User interface module) This is a part containing handset functions including LCD (Display unit) and Keypad. UPP / TIKU - (Universal Phone Processor) This is the central controller/processor in Nokia handsets VCO - (Voltage Controlled Oscillator) This chip is used in converting signals up to radio frequency when transmitting or down from radio frequency while receiving VCXO / VCTCXO This is a chip used in the transmitting and receiving of a signal and for controlling the internal clock of the phone VINKU This chip controls the transmitter section of a Nokia phone. VICTORIA/VINCENNE This is the chip used in power supply in Sony Ericsson handsets VREG This component converts DC voltages within a Nokia phone.