Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - PCBAA Names First Executive …
Nov 2, 2022 · WASHINGTON, DC -- The Printed Circuit Board Association of America has named David Schild as the association’s first executive director. PCBAA is a consortium of U.S.-based companies that support U.S. domestic production of printed circuit boards (PCBs).
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The masses are atwitter over the announced Renesas acquisition of Altium, and for good reason. The $5.9 billion price tag is some real coin. What’s less clear to almost everyone outside the two companies, however, is the underlying strategy and[…]
Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - NPI Award
Circuits Assembly Magazine online Magazine. RENEX Partners with Technica USA for Exclusive Distribution of REECO ESD and Cleanroom Products in Key U.S. Markets
Clarifying Through-Hole Fill Levels - Circuits Assembly
Oct 22, 2019 · IPC-STD-001 is revising criteria for voiding and fill percentage. In my September column, I spoke with Dave Hillman about IPC committee work on voiding guidelines for QFN central pad terminations.
When to Downsize Solder Paste Powders
Nov 1, 2024 · As components shrink in size, the demand for finer solder pastes increases. But the selection of solder paste is not just about matching component size; it’s also about optimizing printing and reflow processes to prevent defects and ensure reliability. Here we explore the significance of solder paste powder size, particularly when and why manufacturers should consider downsizing from ...
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Identifying Solder Mask Problems with Simple Tests - Circuits …
Aug 30, 2024 · Diagnosing sources of crazing, delamination and peeling. In printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, solder mask integrity is paramount. This protective layer, designed to shield the copper surfaces and prevent solder bridging between components, plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and functionality of electronic devices.
VSI Announces Philippines Expansion - Circuits Assembly
Sep 3, 2024 · Circuits Assembly Magazine online Magazine. KUALA LUMPUR – VS Industry has leased 52,700 sq. m. of space in the ALogis Santo Tomas industrial park in Batangas, Philippines, to build a new manufacturing facility in the country.
Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Guidelines for Pb-Free Hand …
Aug 26, 2005 · The resulting Pb-free solder joints are dull and exhibit a grainy surface (Figure 3).J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 permit solder joints that appear dull, matte or grainy provided that such appearance is normal for the materials and processes involved.
Viapaq Acquires EMS Firm Tepcomp - Circuits Assembly
RAMBOUILLET, FRANCE – Viapaq Group has acquired Tepcomp, an EMS firm with production sites in Finland and Estonia. No financial terms were disclosed.