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Fab

Fab is an informal English slang adjective, clipped from "fabulous," denoting something wonderful, excellent, or spectacular.^[1]^[2] The term emerged as a shortening in the mid-20th century, with recorded use by 1957 and earliest evidenced adjectival application in 1961, rapidly gaining traction in British youth culture during the early 1960s Swinging Sixties era.^[3]^[4] Primarily associated with mod fashion, pop music, and countercultural enthusiasm, "fab" conveyed enthusiastic approval in casual speech, often evoking glamour or trendiness without the full formality of its root word.^[3] Its defining characteristic lies in phonetic brevity and upbeat connotation, influencing later media like the title of the 1990s BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, which revived and amplified its usage in popular entertainment.^[3] While lacking formal etymological depth beyond abbreviation, the word exemplifies post-war linguistic innovation driven by youth subcultures prioritizing expressiveness over precision.^[4]

Commerce

Manufacturing and brands

A semiconductor fabrication plant, commonly abbreviated as "fab," is a specialized factory dedicated to the production of integrated circuits (ICs) through processes such as wafer processing, photolithography, etching, deposition, and doping.^[5] These facilities operate under ultra-clean conditions to achieve nanoscale precision, with modern fabs handling 300mm silicon wafers and producing chips for applications ranging from consumer electronics to automotive systems.^[6] Construction and operation costs for a single advanced fab exceed $10 billion, reflecting the capital-intensive nature of the industry, where yields and process nodes (e.g., 3nm or below) determine competitiveness.^[7] Leading brands and companies in fab manufacturing include integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) that design and produce their own chips, as well as pure-play foundries that manufacture for others. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest foundry, operates over 12 fabs in Taiwan and is expanding internationally; its Arizona facility began 4nm production in 2025, with a third fab planned for 2nm and A16 nodes targeting volume output by 2028.^[8] Intel maintains multiple U.S.-based fabs, including facilities in Oregon and Arizona, where structures up to 70 feet tall output thousands of chips hourly using 300mm wafers.^[6] Samsung Electronics runs advanced fabs in South Korea and the U.S., focusing on memory and logic chips with processes down to 3nm as of 2022.^[9] In contrast, fabless companies like Qualcomm and Nvidia outsource manufacturing to foundries such as TSMC, emphasizing design innovation over production infrastructure.^[5] Specialty foundries like X-FAB provide analog and mixed-signal technologies across global sites, supporting automotive and industrial sectors with mature nodes (e.g., 180nm to 110nm).^[10] Polar Semiconductor, based in Minnesota, specializes in high-voltage power devices for extreme environments, operating a U.S. fab with 200mm wafers since its founding in 1984.^[11] These entities dominate the ecosystem, with foundries holding over 90% of advanced node capacity as of 2023, amid geopolitical shifts prompting diversification from Asia.^[12]

Economic terms

In the semiconductor industry, "fab" refers to a fabrication plant dedicated to producing integrated circuits through processes such as photolithography, etching, and doping. These facilities represent a capital-intensive sector, with construction costs for advanced nodes exceeding $20 billion per fab as of 2023, escalating to $30 billion or more for cutting-edge 2nm or sub-2nm processes due to requirements for extreme ultraviolet lithography equipment and ultra-clean environments. Operating expenses are similarly high, often dominated by wafer processing yields, energy consumption, and maintenance of specialized tools from suppliers like ASML and Applied Materials.^[13]^[14] The fabless business model emerged in the 1980s and has become dominant, allowing firms to specialize in chip architecture and intellectual property development while contracting manufacturing to independent foundries such as TSMC or GlobalFoundries. This approach reduces upfront capital outlays—potentially by billions per project—enabling higher research and development focus, faster time-to-market, and gross margins often surpassing 50% for leaders like NVIDIA and Qualcomm, compared to integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) burdened by fab ownership. However, it introduces risks from foundry dependency, including capacity shortages and geopolitical vulnerabilities in supply chains concentrated in Taiwan and South Korea.^[15]^[16]^[17] Global fab economics are projected to drive over $1 trillion in investments through 2030, spurred by demand for AI accelerators, electric vehicles, and 5G infrastructure, though challenges persist in scaling U.S. and European capacity, where fabs constitute only 12% of worldwide production despite 48% of chip sales originating from American firms. Metrics like cost per wafer start and utilization rates—ideally above 80% for profitability—underpin economic viability, with underutilization leading to losses in the tens of millions monthly per facility.^[18]^[19] In parallel, the "fab economy" describes an alternative paradigm linked to Fab Labs, networked digital fabrication workshops originating from MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms in 2001, which enable low-volume, customized production using accessible tools like laser cutters and 3D printers. This model promotes economic decentralization by substituting global mass production with local fulfillment, potentially lowering logistics costs and carbon footprints while empowering small-scale entrepreneurship and innovation in regions with limited industrial infrastructure. As of 2022, over 2,000 Fab Labs worldwide facilitate this shift, though scalability remains constrained by skill gaps and equipment standardization.^[20]^[21]

Culture

Slang and media

"Fab," a colloquial shortening of "fabulous," denotes something excellent, stylish, or highly appealing. The slang term emerged in mid-20th-century English, with early recorded usage dating to 1957 as an adjective for superior quality.^[22] It gained widespread traction in the 1960s, particularly among youth subcultures influenced by British mod fashion and rock music, where it expressed enthusiasm for trendy or impressive items, such as clothing or performances.^[23] Dictionaries confirm its slang origin as a clipping of "fabulous" around 1960–1965.^[2] In media, "fab" permeated 1960s popular culture, most iconically through the nickname "Fab Four" for The Beatles, coined by the band's publicist Tony Barrow in promotional press releases starting circa 1963 to highlight their dynamic appeal.^[23] The term appeared in music journalism and fan media, reinforcing its association with the group's Beatlemania-era fame. British supermarionation series Thunderbirds (airing 1965–1966) incorporated "F.A.B." as a radio acknowledgment code among characters, selected by creators Gerry and Sylvia Anderson to echo the era's slang for "fabulous" and convey stylish affirmation, rather than a strict military acronym.^[24] The slang persisted in later media evoking retro aesthetics, such as the 1997–2002 Austin Powers film series, where phrases like "fab gear" parody 1960s British slang to signify groovy attire or vibe.^[25] Period slang compilations note its frequent deployment in 1960s television, magazines, and advertisements to capture the decade's optimistic, hedonistic tone.^[26]

Entertainment references

The nickname "the Fab Four" was coined by Beatles publicist Tony Barrow in a December 1963 press release describing the band's appearance on the BBC program Top of the Pops, leveraging the 1960s British slang "fab" for "fabulous" to capture their explosive popularity; the term quickly entered widespread media usage, appearing in coverage of their February 1964 arrival in the United States and enduring as a cultural shorthand for the group comprising John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr.^[27]^[28] In the Supermarionation television series Thunderbirds (1965–1966), created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, International Rescue operatives acknowledge commands or transmissions with the utterance "F.A.B.", a stylized abbreviation of "fabulous" reflecting mid-1960s Anglo-American slang; the phrase, often delivered in a clipped, affirmative tone, became a signature element of the show's dialogue and has been retained in subsequent adaptations, including the 2004 live-action film.^[29]^[30] Hip-hop artist Fab Five Freddy (Fred Brathwaite), a pioneering figure in early 1980s New York rap and graffiti scenes, bridged downtown art worlds and Bronx street culture, with his name and persona embodying "fab" as a nod to stylish flair; he hosted Yo! MTV Raps from 1988 to 1995, influencing mainstream exposure of the genre through segments featuring artists like Public Enemy and De La Soul.^[31]

Health and medicine

Immunological components

The Fab (fragment antigen-binding) region constitutes the antigen-recognizing portion of an immunoglobulin molecule, comprising one entire light chain (variable VL and constant CL domains) paired with the variable VH and first constant CH1 domains of the heavy chain, linked by a disulfide bond.^[32] This univalent structure enables specific binding to epitopes on antigens such as pathogens, toxins, or aberrant cells, initiating humoral immune responses.^[33] In intact antibodies like IgG, two identical Fab arms extend from the central Fc region, facilitating bivalent antigen engagement that enhances avidity and cross-linking for efficient neutralization or opsonization signaling.^[32] Structurally, the Fab's specificity arises from the hypervariable complementarity-determining regions (CDRs) within the VL and VH domains, which form the paratope that interacts non-covalently with antigen epitopes via hydrogen bonds, van der Waals forces, and electrostatic interactions; the underlying immunoglobulin fold provides stability without direct binding involvement.^[34] The CH1 and CL domains, while constant across antibody classes within a species, contribute to interchain pairing and conformational integrity, ensuring the variable domains are positioned for antigen contact.^[32] Enzymatic cleavage, such as papain digestion above the hinge region's disulfide bonds, isolates Fab fragments, preserving antigen-binding capacity while removing Fc-mediated effector functions like complement activation or Fc receptor engagement.^[32] In immunological contexts, Fab regions underpin B-cell receptor (BCR) diversity through V(D)J recombination, generating a repertoire capable of recognizing vast antigen arrays with affinities typically in the nanomolar to micromolar range.^[35] Upon binding, Fab-antigen complexes trigger intracellular signaling in B cells for activation, proliferation, and differentiation into plasma cells secreting antibodies, or affinity maturation in germinal centers via somatic hypermutation to refine epitope specificity.^[32] Therapeutic Fab fragments, derived recombinantly or enzymatically, exploit this binding precision for applications like neutralizing toxins (e.g., digoxin-specific Fab for overdose reversal, approved in clinical use since 1986) or targeting tumor antigens without Fc-induced inflammation.^[35] However, isolated Fabs exhibit monovalent binding, reducing overall avidity compared to full immunoglobulins, which can limit efficacy in scenarios requiring multimeric interactions.^[34]

Military

Acronyms and weaponry

In military contexts, "FAB" primarily denotes Fugasnaya Aviatsionnaya Bomba (фугасная авиационная бомба), the Russian and Soviet acronym for high-explosive aviation bombs, which are general-purpose unguided aerial munitions designed for blast and fragmentation effects against ground targets.^[36] These bombs feature a thin-walled steel casing filled with high explosives like TNT or amatol, optimized for maximum destructive radius rather than armor penetration or specialized effects.^[36] The series originated in the Soviet era, with early models developed in the 1930s, and has been produced in weights ranging from 50 kg (FAB-50) to 9,000 kg (FAB-9000), though larger variants like the FAB-9000 saw limited use due to delivery constraints.^[36] The nomenclature follows the pattern "FAB-[weight in kg]", indicating payload capacity, with variants differentiated by fuses or modifications; for instance, the FAB-500M-62 includes a delayed-action fuse for buried detonation, enhancing ground shockwaves.^[37] Since 2022, Russia has extensively deployed FAB-series bombs in the Ukraine conflict, often converting them into glide bombs by adding universal gliding and correction modules (UMPK) with foldable wings and satellite guidance, extending standoff ranges to 40-70 km and reducing aircraft exposure to air defenses.^[38] Daily usage has escalated, with reports of up to 100 FAB-guided munitions per day in frontline sectors like Donetsk by mid-2024, contributing to territorial advances through saturation strikes on fortifications and urban areas.^[39] Heavier models, such as the FAB-1500 (1,500 kg) and FAB-3000 (3,000 kg), have been prioritized for their superior blast yields—equivalent to several tons of TNT in cumulative effect when clustered—targeting infrastructure like bridges in Kherson oblast as recently as August 2025.^[37] Further upgrades include jet-assisted propulsion on select FAB-500 variants, achieving ranges up to 60 km as tested in 2025, allowing Su-34 bombers to operate beyond short-range air defense threats.^[38] Production has ramped up, with Russian facilities reportedly manufacturing thousands monthly to sustain attrition warfare, though accuracy remains dependent on GPS jamming resistance and pilot skill, with circular error probable around 10-30 meters under optimal conditions.^[39] Other military acronyms like "FAB" for Field Artillery Battalion exist but pertain to organizational units rather than direct weaponry.^[40]

People

Given names

Fab is a masculine given name of Latin origin, primarily employed as a diminutive or short form of Fabian, Fabio, or Fabrice. The etymology traces to the Roman family name Fabius, derived from faba meaning "bean," alluding to a legendary progenitor who lived among bean fields or to the clan's agricultural associations.^[41]^[42] This name appears in various European linguistic traditions, including Dutch, English, German, Polish, and French, where it serves as an informal variant of longer forms such as Fabrizio (Italian) or Fabien. Usage as a standalone given name remains uncommon, with historical records showing sporadic appearances rather than widespread adoption; for instance, genealogical databases report low frequency across generations, concentrated in Western Europe and North America.^[43]^[44] In contemporary contexts, Fab ranks as a unique or rare choice, absent from top popularity lists in the United States, United Kingdom, or other major registries, reflecting its niche appeal as a concise, modern-sounding option tied to classical roots.^[45]^[46] Notable bearers include Italian actor Fab Filippo, born in 1973, whose given name exemplifies its occasional independent use in Italian-Canadian communities.^[47]

Nicknames and pseudonyms

"Fab" is frequently employed as a diminutive nickname for given names commencing with "Fab-", such as Fabrice or Fabian, particularly in French-speaking contexts. Fabrice Morvan, born May 14, 1966, in Paris, France, a singer, dancer, and former member of the pop duo Milli Vanilli, is professionally recognized as Fab Morvan.^[48] ^[49] In the realm of hip-hop music, "Fab" appears in stage names and pseudonyms. Stanley Petey Cox, born January 23, 1982, in Oakland, California, performs under the pseudonym Mistah F.A.B., an initialism originally denoting "Faeva Afta Bread," reflecting his entrepreneurial background in Bay Area rap.^[50] ^[51] John David Jackson, born November 18, 1977, in Brooklyn, New York, adopted the stage name Fabolous after a freestyle session where DJ Clue misinterpreted his spelling of "fabulous," leading to the shortened nickname Fab within hip-hop circles.^[52] ^[53] Similarly, visual artist and hip-hop pioneer Fred Brathwaite, born August 31, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York, uses the pseudonym Fab 5 Freddy, derived from his early graffiti tagging style in the 1970s New York scene.^[54] ^[55] Among athletes, Brazilian basketball center Fabricio de Melo, who played professionally including for the Boston Celtics after being drafted 22nd overall in 2012, received the nickname Fab Melo from his high school coach Adam Ross upon his arrival in Florida from São Paulo in 2005, adapting to his full name for brevity.^[56]

Science and technology

Biological and chemical

In immunology, the Fab (fragment antigen-binding) region constitutes the antigen-binding portion of an antibody molecule, comprising one variable domain and one constant domain from both the heavy and light chains.^[57] This structure enables specific recognition and binding to epitopes on antigens, facilitating immune responses such as neutralization or opsonization.^[58] Fab fragments are generated enzymatically by cleaving intact immunoglobulin G (IgG) with papain, yielding two monovalent Fab units per antibody molecule, each with a molecular weight of approximately 50 kDa.^[59] These fragments retain antigen-binding affinity but lack the Fc region, avoiding effector functions like complement activation or antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity, which makes them valuable in research for targeted binding studies without immune modulation.^[60] Fab fragments are produced recombinantly in expression systems such as E. coli or mammalian cells for therapeutic and diagnostic applications, including imaging and purification of antigens.^[61] Their smaller size compared to full antibodies improves tissue penetration and reduces immunogenicity in some contexts, though they exhibit shorter serum half-lives due to rapid renal clearance.^[62] In analytical chemistry, FAB (fast atom bombardment) denotes an ionization method in mass spectrometry, introduced in 1980, where a beam of high-energy neutral atoms (typically argon or xenon at 6-10 keV) bombards a sample matrix to desorb and ionize nonvolatile or thermally labile biomolecules.^[63] This technique generates protonated or deprotonated molecular ions and fragments, enabling analysis of polar compounds like peptides, glycoproteins, and oligonucleotides that resist electron ionization.^[64] FAB mass spectra often include matrix-derived background ions, but liquid matrices such as glycerol mitigate this by providing a stable desorption environment.^[63] Though largely superseded by softer methods like electrospray ionization since the 1990s, FAB remains relevant for specific high-molecular-weight analyses requiring minimal fragmentation.^[65]

Engineering and fabrication

In semiconductor manufacturing, a fab (short for fabrication plant) is a specialized factory where raw silicon wafers are processed into integrated circuits through a series of photolithographic and chemical-mechanical steps, including deposition, etching, and doping.^[66] These facilities operate under ultra-clean conditions to prevent contamination, with production costs often exceeding $10 billion per fab due to advanced equipment like extreme ultraviolet lithography machines capable of features below 3 nanometers.^[67] Major operators include companies such as TSMC, Intel, and Samsung, which maintain multiple fabs globally to scale production for electronics ranging from smartphones to data centers.^[5] Fabs distinguish between front-end processes (wafer fabrication) and back-end (assembly and testing), with front-end fabs focusing on creating transistor layers on wafers up to 300 mm in diameter, yielding thousands of dies per wafer depending on yield rates typically below 90% for leading-edge nodes.^[68] The term "fabless" refers to design firms outsourcing fabrication to pure-play foundries, a model popularized since the 1980s to reduce capital intensity.^[5] Separately, a Fab Lab (fabrication laboratory) denotes a small-scale digital workshop equipped with open-source tools for rapid prototyping, such as CNC mills, laser cutters, 3D printers, and electronics kits, enabling users to fabricate custom parts from digital designs.^[69] Originating from the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms in 2001, Fab Labs follow a charter promoting global access to fabrication technology for education, innovation, and community invention, with over 2,000 labs worldwide by 2023 adhering to standardized capabilities.^[70] These labs emphasize subtractive (e.g., milling) and additive (e.g., printing) manufacturing at scales suitable for makers and small enterprises, contrasting with industrial-scale semiconductor fabs by prioritizing accessibility over high-volume precision.^[71]

Computing and electronics

In electronics, "fab" most commonly denotes a semiconductor fabrication facility, a specialized plant where raw silicon wafers are processed into integrated circuits (ICs) through a series of manufacturing steps including photolithography, etching, deposition, and doping.^[66] These facilities, also known as foundries when operated as contract manufacturers, operate in ultra-clean environments to achieve nanoscale precision, with modern fabs producing chips at process nodes as small as 3 nanometers as of 2023.^[67] The term "fab" emerged in the industry shorthand for "fabrication," reflecting the complex, capital-intensive production of components essential for computing devices like microprocessors and memory chips.^[72] Semiconductor fabs trace their origins to the mid-20th century advancements in solid-state electronics, building on the 1947 invention of the transistor at Bell Labs and the 1958-1959 development of the first ICs by Jack Kilby and Robert Noyce, which necessitated dedicated manufacturing infrastructure by the 1960s at firms like Fairchild Semiconductor and Intel.^[73] Today, fabs are dominated by a few major players such as TSMC, Samsung, and Intel, with construction costs exceeding $10-20 billion per facility due to requirements for advanced tools like extreme ultraviolet lithography machines.^[5] Many computing companies operate on a "fabless" model, designing ICs internally but outsourcing production to these fabs to reduce costs and focus on innovation, as exemplified by firms like Nvidia and AMD.^[72] Distinct from large-scale semiconductor fabs, a "fab lab" refers to a fabrication laboratory equipped with digital tools for small-scale prototyping and rapid manufacturing, enabling users to create custom electronics and computing hardware.^[70] Originating from MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms in 2001, fab labs typically include computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, and electronics workstations, fostering accessible digital fabrication for education, invention, and community projects.^[74] By 2025, the global network comprises hundreds of such labs, promoting decentralized manufacturing and integration of computing with physical fabrication, though they differ from industrial fabs in scale, focusing on open-source innovation rather than mass production.^[75]

Sport

Teams and athletes

The "Fab Five" denotes the 1991 University of Michigan Wolverines men's basketball recruiting class, comprising Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson, all rated among the top high school prospects.^[76] This group pioneered starting five freshmen in major college basketball, debuting together on November 17, 1991, and leading Michigan to the NCAA Championship finals in 1992 (losing 71-51 to Duke) and 1993 (losing 84-62 to North Carolina).^[77] Their on-court style emphasized athleticism, full-court pressure, and cultural shifts like baggy uniforms and hip-hop influences, amassing records of 25-9 in 1991-92 and 31-5 in 1992-93 before Webber's timeout scandal in the 1993 final prompted NCAA investigations.^[78] Post-scandal revelations of improper payments from booster Ed Martin—totaling over $600,000 across players—led to vacated wins from 1992-1999, though the group maintained they received no direct benefits during their playing years; Webber alone served a lifetime ban from Michigan athletics in 2013.^[79] Other sports groups adopting the "Fab Five" moniker include the 1971-72 University of Hawaii basketball teams, featuring John Penebacker, Jerome Freeman, Dwight Holiday, Bob Nash, and Al Davis, who compiled a 47-8 record over two seasons.^[80] Clemson's 2015-16 athletic standouts across sports, such as Deshaun Watson in football and multiple track athletes, were informally dubbed a "Fab Five" for their All-American status.^[81] Harvard's "Fab 5" highlighted in 2023 events referenced standout performers in various programs, though less formally defined.^[82] Notable athletes with "Fab" in their name include Fabricio "Fab" Melo, a 7-foot Brazilian center born June 20, 1990, who starred at Syracuse University (averaging 7.8 points and 5.7 rebounds as a junior in 2011-12) before the Boston Celtics selected him 22nd overall in the 2012 NBA Draft.^[83] Melo appeared in six NBA games for Boston in 2012-13 (1.2 points, 0.5 rebounds per game) amid defensive promise but maturity issues, later playing overseas until his death from a heart attack on February 7, 2017, at age 26.^[84]^[85]

Transport

Vehicles and systems

In semiconductor fabrication facilities, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) such as the HERO Fab are employed for intra-plant material handling. Developed by Fabmatics, the HERO Fab is a rail-free AGV designed for cleanroom operations, capable of transporting wafer cassettes with a payload of 100-150 kg while performing automated loading and unloading at process tools.^[86] It integrates a 6-axis robot arm for precise handling, enabling seamless connectivity to overhead transport systems or stockers, and supports high-speed navigation to minimize fab downtime.^[87] Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) denotes an active safety system in select General Motors vehicles, including models like the Cadillac CT6 and Chevrolet Bolt EV. FAB utilizes forward-facing sensors and cameras to detect impending collisions with leading vehicles, automatically applying brakes if the driver fails to respond adequately, with operational effectiveness demonstrated in real-world data showing a 43% reduction in front-to-rear crashes for equipped vehicles compared to unequipped ones.^[88] The system activates within speed ranges typically from 5-50 mph without adaptive cruise control and integrates with Forward Collision Alert for warnings, though it does not function at very low speeds or in reverse without additional features.^[89] Limitations include reduced performance in adverse weather or if sensors are obstructed, as noted in vehicle manuals.^[90]

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Meaning of the name Fab
Aug 5, 2025 · Fabian is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name "Fabius," which itself is thought to be related to the Latin word "faba," meaning ...<|separator|>
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Meaning of Fab, What does Fab mean? - Baby Names Pedia
Fab is of Latin origin. Fab is a variation of Fabian (Dutch, English, German, and Polish). Fab is also a variation of Fabrice (English and ...
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First name Fab: origin, meaning and popularity - Geneanet
Everything you need to know about the first name Fab: Discover its origin, its frequency over time, and its geographical distribution.
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Name Fab Meaning, Origin etc. - Boy Names - Baby Name Fab
The meaning of Fab is “A bean”. Keep in mind that many names may have different meanings in other countries and languages, so be careful that the name that you ...
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Fab - Baby name meaning, origin, and popularity - BabyCentre UK
See the popularity of the baby name Fab over time, plus its meaning, origin, common sibling names, and more in BabyCentre's Baby Names tool.
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Fab Baby Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity Insights | Momcozy
The most comprehensive details about baby name Fab include its origins, meaning, historical popularity, and variations in the Momcozy Name Generator.
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Famous Fabs - Famous Birthdays
Discover the most famous people named Fab including Fab Five Freddy, Fab Filippo, Fab Melo and many more.
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Fabrice Morvan - IMDb
Born in Paris in 1966 to an architect father and pharmacist mother, Fabrice "Fab" Morvan was training to be a trampoline athlete until a neck injury forced ...
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Milli Vanilli's Fabrice Morvan Opens Up About Lip-Syncing Scandal
Oct 25, 2023 · The pop duo Milli Vanilli comprised of Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus, the subject of. Fabrice Morvan and Rob Pilatus of Milli Vanilli in 1988.<|separator|>
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Mistah F.A.B. Artist Profile - AAE Music
Stanley Petey Cox (born January 23, 1982), better known by his stage name Mistah F.A.B. (abbreviation for Faeva Afta Bread), is an American rapper. He ...
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New Mistah F.A.B. mural in Oakland - NBC Bay Area
Jan 18, 2024 · The artwork is placed on a store building the rapper and entrepreneur, whose real name is Stanley Cox, has been going to since he was a kid and ...
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Fabolous - HotNewHipHop
Fabolous ; Real Name: John David Jackson ; Alias Name: Fab / Loso ; Date of Birth: November 18, 1977 - Age 47 ; Hometown: Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York ...<|separator|>
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Fabolous Talks About How He Got His Rap Name
Jun 9, 2019 · DJ Clue thought Fabolous was actually spelling his rap name, and he started calling Fab Fabolous. The name caught on fast, so Fab just rode with ...
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BIO Page | FAB 5 FREDDY
Born Fred Brathwaite to Jazz loving parents in the Bed Stuy section of Brooklyn N.Y., Fab's introduction to pop culture came courtesy of a name check on the ...
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Fab 5 Freddy - IMDb
Where was Fab 5 Freddy born? Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. What is Fab 5 Freddy's birth name? Frederick Brathwaite. What is Fab ...
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Syracuse's Scoop Jardine and Fab Melo make Final Four of 'Coolest ...
Mar 29, 2011 · Fab Melo's full name is Fabricio de Melo. His high school coach Adam Ross nicknamed him Fab Melo when he first arrived in Florida from Brazil ...
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Fab Antibody: Definition, Structure, and Production | Sino Biological
The Fab (fragment antigen binding) fragment is the antibody binding region of an antibody. It contains one complete L chain and the V and CH1 portion of one H ...
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Terminology of Molecular Biology for Fab Antibody - GenScript
The Fab (Fragment antigen-binding) antibody is a region on an antibody that binds to antigens. It is one of the several functional fragments that can be ...
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Immunoglobulin F(ab) Fragment - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Fab fragments are defined as monovalent antibody fragments produced by proteolysis of immunoglobulin G (IgG) using the enzyme papain, resulting in two Fab ...
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Generating and Purifying Fab Fragments from Human and Mouse ...
Fab fragments are valuable research tools in various areas of science including applications in imaging, binding studies, removal of Fc-mediated effector ...<|separator|>
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High level production of functional antibody Fab fragments in an ...
The antigen-binding fragments (Fab) of antibodies are powerful tools in clinical therapy, molecular diagnostics and basic research.
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Antibody or Antibody Fragments: Implications for Molecular Imaging ...
Oct 11, 2017 · Fab fragments, with a molecular weight of approximately 50 kDa, have been demonstrated to have a half-life of around 28 min (38); smaller ...Introduction · Molecular Size And... · The Thiele Modulus And...
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Fast Atom Bombardment - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Fast Atom Bombardment (FAB) is defined as an ionization technique used in mass spectrometry that enables the identification of molecular ions and their ...
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Definition of fast-atom bombardment (FAB) mass spectroscopy
Definition of fast-atom bombardment (FAB) mass spectroscopy. A method in which ions are produced in a mass spectrometer from nonvolatile or thermally fragile ...Missing: acronym | Show results with:acronym
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What Does FAB Stand For? All FAB Meanings Explained
FAB commonly refers to Fast Atom Bombardment, a technique used in mass spectrometry that enhances the ionization of analytes for improved detection. This method ...
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What is semiconductor fab? | Definition from TechTarget
Aug 8, 2023 · A semiconductor fab -- short for fabrication -- is a manufacturing plant in which raw silicon wafers are turned into integrated circuits (ICs).
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Fab Glossary.ZIP | Samsung Semiconductor Global
Fab is short for “fabrication”, which means to produce, and refers to semiconductor production facilities in the semiconductor industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions - Semiconductor Industry Association
The fabrication facility, or fab, is the manufacturing plant where the front-end process of making semiconductors on silicon wafers is completed. The package ...
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Overview ‹ Fab Labs - MIT Media Lab
Fab Lab is an abbreviation for Fabrication Laboratory, a group of off-the-shelf, industrial-grade fabrication and electronics tools, wrapped in open-source ...
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Getting Started with Fab Labs - The Fab Foundation
A Fab Lab, or digital fabrication laboratory, is a place to play, to to create, to learn, to mentor, to invent: a place for learning and innovation.
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Welkom | FabLabs
What is a Fablab? A Fab Lab, or digital fabrication laboratory, is a place to play, to create, to mentor and to invent: a place for learning and innovation.
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Definition of fab - PCMag
A manufacturing plant that makes semiconductor devices, commonly called "chips." However, many chips are designed by "fabless" companies.
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4. History of semiconductors - Hitachi High-Tech
The birth history of semiconductors can be traced back to the invention of the rectifier (AC-DC converter) in 1874.
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The Future of 'Fab Lab' Fabrication - WIRED
Mar 6, 2018 · The MIT professor who in 2003 helped create the first “fab lab”: a roomful of computer-guided fabrication tools, like laser cutters and mills for carving ...
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Bringing manufacturing back to America, one fab lab at a time
Apr 13, 2025 · Hundreds of fab labs modeled after the original one at MIT have sprouted up across the country, helping communities make their own products.
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Fab Five Group
The Fab Five were the 1991 University of Michigan men's basketball team the greatest recruiting class of all time. The class consisted of Chicago Native ...
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Who was the Fab Five? Revisiting Michigan's iconic 1993 squad that ...
Mar 21, 2025 · The Fab Five was a group of five players in Michigan's 1991 recruiting class that quickly went on to start together, becoming an elite college basketball squad.
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Fab five: pioneering sociocultural influence within the culture of ...
Aug 16, 2024 · Collectively, the Fab Five established an organized set of attitudes that influenced their habitual action and conscious responsibility. Within ...<|separator|>
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Stream The Fab Five Videos on Watch ESPN
Feb 16, 2020 · The story of the 1991 Michigan men's basketball recruiting class, called the Fab Five, one of whom (Chris Webber) was later involved in a notorious pay-for- ...<|separator|>
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1971 & '72 Fab Five Basketball Team (1982) - UH Sports Circle of ...
The 1971 & '72 “Fab Five” basketball teams of John Penebacker, Jerome Freeman, Dwight Holiday, Bob Nash and Al Davis won 47 games and lost only eight during a ...
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Clemson's Fab Five
The group of McDonald's High School All Americans became known as the “Fab Five.” Well, during the 2015-16 academic year, Tiger athletics has featured their own ...
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The Fab 5 of Harvard Sports
Nov 15, 2023 · The Fab 5 of Harvard Sports · November 15, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm · Tickets · Details · Venue · Organizer.
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Fab Melo College Stats | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com
Fab Melo. Position: Center. 7-0, 244lb (213cm, 110kg) ; Position: Center ; RSCI Top 100: 14 (2010) ; School: Syracuse (Men) ; Draft: Boston Celtics, 1st round (22nd ...
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Fab Melo Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Feb 1, 2013 · Fabricio Melo ; Position: Center ▫ Shoots: Right ; Born: June 20, 1990 in Juiz de Fora, Brazil br ; Died: February 11, 2017 ; College: Syracuse.
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Death of Once-Promising Fab Melo Leaves Friends Wondering ...
Feb 15, 2017 · Melo had family in Miami. They sought out Sagemont and set up Melo with another family in town to serve as his host. He sat out his junior year ...
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HERO Fab - AGV for Cleanrooms - Fabmatics
HERO Fab. This automated guided vehicle (AGV) developed by Fabmatics carries out transport jobs between process tools and handling tasks for loading and ...
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Build your own HERO - Fabmatics
The HERO Fab combines an established, clean and safe robot system, with an innovative vehicle (AGV). It is designed to fully automatically load and unload ...
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[PDF] Real-world effects of General Motors Forward Collision Alert ... - IIHS
Note that General Motors now refers to the Front Automatic Braking system as the “Forward Automatic Braking” system. ... FAB + FCA vs. no system. 0.57 (0.43 ...
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Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
Do not rely on FAB to brake the vehicle. FAB will not brake outside of its operating speed range and only. responds to detected vehicles. FAB may not: .
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[PDF] Preliminary Information - nhtsa
Feb 24, 2023 · Cause. This message or amber ICON will display if the Forward Automatic Braking (FAB) or. Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) when equipped, has ...