form factor

American  

[fawrm fak-ter] / ˈfɔrm ˈfæk tər /

noun

1. Computers. the design specifications of computing electronics that enforce uniformity and allow interchangeability of components.

   the form factor for circuit boards.

2. the physical dimensions of an electronic device.

   The form factor of the new phone is thinner and lighter than that of the older models.

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Etymology

Origin of form factor

First recorded in 1995–2000

Example Sentences

“We think that’s the right form factor to bring AI to people. We’ve got some work to do to catch up on the frontier with our models, and I think we’re going to get there this year, and then we’re going to match that with our distribution.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“Glasses let AI see what you see, hear what you hear, talk to you throughout the day, so we think that’s the right form factor to bring AI to people.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"The implants can be inserted through a minimally invasive incision in the skull and slid directly onto the surface of the brain in the subdural space. The paper-thin form factor and lack of brain-penetrating electrodes or wires tethering the implant to the skull minimize tissue reactivity and signal degradation over time."

From Science Daily

“We see great potential for the human form factor in robotics,” he wrote in a recent report.

From Barron's

Can you tell us why you believe the Stream Ring is the right form factor?

From The Wall Street Journal