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Standard Reference Designators

Printed From: PCB Libraries Forum
Category: Libraries
Forum Name: PCB Libraries Guideline
Forum Description: (online edition)
URL: https://www.PCBLibraries.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3695
Printed Date: 26 Aug 2026 at 6:43am


Topic: Standard Reference Designators
Posted By: Nick B
Subject: Standard Reference Designators
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2026 at 11:00am

A

Separable Assembly

LS

Loudspeaker, Buzzer

AR

Amplifier

M

Meter

AT

Attenuator; Isolator

MG

Motor-Generator

B

Blower, Motor

MH*

Mounting Hole

BT

Battery

MK

Microphone

C

Capacitor

MP

Mechanical Part

CB

Circuit Breaker

P

Connector, Plug, Male

CP

Connector Adapter, Coupling

PS

Power Supply

CN

Capacitor Network

Q

Transistor

CR

Breakdown Diode

R

Resistor

D

Diode

RN

Resistor Network

DC

Directional Coupler

RT

Thermistor

DL

Delay Line

RV

Varistor, Variable Resistor

DS

Display, Lamp

S

Switch

E

Terminal

T

Transformer

F

Fuse

TB

Terminal Board, Terminal Strip

FD*

Fiducial

TC

Thermocouple

FL

Filter

TP**

Test Point, In-circuit Test Points

G

Generator, Oscillator

TZ

Transzorb

GN

General Network

U

Inseparable Assembly, IC Pkg.

H

Hardware

VR

Voltage Regulator

HY

Circulator

W

Wire, Cable, Cable Assembly

J

Connector, Jack, Female

X

Fuse holder, Lamp holder, Socket

K

Contactor, Relay

Y

Crystal, Oscillator

L

Coil, Inductor, Bead, Ferrite Bead

Z

Miscellaneous


*These class letters would not appear in a parts list as they are part of a PCB and not an active electronic component.

**Not a class letter, but commonly used to designate test points for maintenance purposes.

Note: The above list is not exhaustive. See the standard list of class designation letters in ANSI Y32.2/IEEE Standard 315.


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