Skiptiborð

Skiptiborð is an Icelandic compound noun formed from skipta, meaning to split or divide, and borð, meaning board. In Icelandic technical usage the term is applied to several kinds of boards or panels that perform a division or distribution function, and its exact meaning depends on the context.

In computing and ergonomics, skiptiborð most commonly refers to the split keyboard, an ergonomic design in which the typing surface is divided into two separate halves. The halves can be positioned independently and may be angled or tented to promote comfortable hand and wrist posture. The term is used in discussions of modular or alternative keyboard layouts as well.

In electrical engineering and installations, skiptiborð denotes a distribution board or switchboard that divides electrical power from a main feed into multiple circuits. Such boards typically house protective devices, fuses or circuit breakers, and connections to outgoing circuits, and they are used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. The Icelandic usage in this domain is understood within professional or technical contexts and may be accompanied by more specific terms depending on the jurisdiction or industry.

Beyond these contexts, skiptiborð can be used more loosely to describe any board or panel designed to divide content, functions, or signals in a system, such as modular control panels or interface components. See also: split keyboard; electrical distribution board; switchboard.