In computing, the main circuit board that connects different electronic components or modules together, allowing them to communicate.
From back (position) + plane (from Latin planum, meaning flat surface), literally 'the back flat surface where connections are made.'
A backplane is where the magic of modularity happens—it lets engineers swap out components like LEGO blocks, which is why old computer systems could be upgraded and why modern servers are so flexible.
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