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Development and Enhancement for Low Temperature Wave Soldering Solution

Sn-58Bi lead-free low-temperature solder (LTS) is regarded as a candidate for low-temperature assembly of electronics components, but its usage field is limited in Surface Mount Technology ( .. weiterlesen

Research on electroplating capability of multi-layer interconnected deep microvia PCB based on simulation model

Deep microporous crab legs and abnormal crystallization of coating are common defects in the electroplating process, which have a significant impact on the reliability of PCB products. In th .. weiterlesen

Acid Copper Plating Additive Improving Flexibility of Wiring Design for High Current Density

Chiplet technology is rapidly applied to the latest devices as high performance of semiconductor devices is required. As chiplet becomes vibrant, IC packaging substrates become bigger and mo .. weiterlesen

Tuning the Dielectric Constant (Dk) of Electronic Materials to Meet the Demands of Any Application

Applications for dielectric materials are becoming ever more demanding and complex, requiring careful planning & material selection by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) designers tha .. weiterlesen

Advanced Heat Removal, An Electronics Overmolding Advantage

The growing demand for high-performance and compact electronic devices has led to increasing power densities, resulting in thermal challenges that impact packaging, performance, and reliabil .. weiterlesen

Can Assembly Materials Help You Achieve Your Sustainability Objectives?

Today, the evaluation of circuit board assembly materials extends beyond their technical performance. An increasingly important aspect of this evaluation centers on whether the material help .. weiterlesen

High Sustainable Content PC/ABS with Improved Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance

Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (PC/ABS) blends are widely used engineering thermoplastic materials in electronic applications for TV frames, computer peripherals, phone housin .. weiterlesen

Crack Formation in Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Printed Circuit Boards after Thermal Storage

Thermal-aging induced crack formation of fiber-reinforced polymer composites in printed circuit boards (PCBs) is a major failure mode affecting the reliability of electronic control units as .. weiterlesen

Robust Quality Assurance Methodology for High-speed Channel Electrical Characterization

As the data rate is getting faster with the development of applications such as High Performance Computing (HPC), Data Center, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is found via stubs are aff .. weiterlesen

Automatic Measurement Method for Solder Void Ratio and Solder Coverage Using Deep Neural Networks

Solder voids affect the thermal and electrical properties of solder joints, reducing their reliability. The main test for solder voids is non-destructive testing using X-ray transmission ima .. weiterlesen

Investigation of Factors Influencing SR/Cu Interface Adhesion

Solder resist (SR) is applied to the outermost layer of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for surface protection and electrical insulation. It is crucial for the reliability of PCBs to ensure ro .. weiterlesen

Liquid Metal Paste High-Speed Dispensing for High-Volume Manufacturing

Metals have long been used as thermal interface materials (TIMs). Due to their high reliability and thermal conductivity, metal TIMs are excellent solutions for heat dissipation in electroni .. weiterlesen

A Parametric Approach to Quantifying the Environmental Impact of PCB Manufacturing

There is a global consensus that the environmental impact of electronics needs to be reduced. The first step towards this goal is identifying the environmental hotspots in electronics manufa .. weiterlesen

Development of Flux for Fine Bump Array by Controlling Rheological Properties

Flux which facilitates fine bump development and bump pitch was developed. The purpose was to achieve fine bump and bump pitch by securing rheological properties that are similar to, or an i .. weiterlesen

Research on the Performance and Recycling of a Novel Halogen-free Degradable Copper Clad Laminate

Thermosetting epoxy resin is widely used in electronic materials for its excellent insulation, heat resistance, mechanical properties, chemical resistance and processability. However, the no .. weiterlesen

Advanced Package Substrate Embedding Thin Non-Silicon Substrates of Fine Lines

2.5D is representative advanced packaging technologies that combine multiple integrated circuit dies into one package using silicon interposer. And 2.1D bridge technology, which inserts high .. weiterlesen

Electronic Essentials 101: What You Think You Know - and More

The July 23rd webinar, “Electronic Essentials 101: What You Think You Know – and More,” presented by Greg Merrill, offered a practical refresher on core electronics concepts like voltage, cu .. weiterlesen

iNEMI 2023 Board Assembly++CPU Socket Technology Roadmap

This article is a series of studies on a new generation of CPU socket challenges and component interconnect technology for high-end computer product applications. These products encompass co .. weiterlesen

Achieving Equipment Orchestration Through Equipment Integration

In modern manufacturing, the seamless coordination and efficient control of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production lines rely significantly on strong communication and interoperability am .. weiterlesen

High Speed Material Asymmetric Mixed Pressure Warping Analysis of Server Motherboard

When the traditional server motherboard is designed in laminated structure, in order to ensure the symmetry of laminated structure, each layer is designed with the same material. With the up .. weiterlesen

QFN Assembly Reliability Under a New HALT Test Method

This paper first presents a summary of cycles-to-failures (CTFs) test data based on Weibull plots and failure analysis generated for small to large Quad Flat No-Lead (QFN) packages, which we .. weiterlesen

Research on the Laminating Technology of Embedded Optical Fiber Array PCB

Optical fiber array can realize multi-channel optical signal transmission. In the process of embedded PCB, the difficulty lies in laminating. The structure of the optical fiber array determi .. weiterlesen

Development of Ring Ferrite Embedded PCB with High Precision Inductance

Embedding the magnetic core into the PCB can reduce the occupation of PCB area by some inductive devices, but there is often a risk of magnetic core fragmentation and PCB delamination. This .. weiterlesen

Sustainable Smart Surfaces

The scope of this paper is sustainability of in-mold electronics. This technology has many benefits, such as decreasing material usage, using additive manufacturing processes and simplifying .. weiterlesen

Understanding PCB Microsection Preparation and Analysis 101

On June 18, 2025, industry expert William Graver led an informative session on the fundamentals of PCB microsection preparation and analysis. This introductory webinar covered essential tech .. weiterlesen

News from Your Global Electronics Association

June 23, 2025 began a new chapter for IPC as it officially became the Global Electronics Association, reflecting its role as the voice of the electronics industry. Guided by the vision of “B .. weiterlesen

Preventing Manufacturing Defects & Product Failures

This session, held on November 15, 2022, introduced the major updates in IPC/WHMA-A-620 Revision D. Attendees reviewed key changes, clarified acceptance criteria, and explored how the revisi .. weiterlesen

Troubleshooting SMT Yield Problems and Failure Analysis

On November 2, 2022, this webinar covered essential best practices for wire harness manufacturing, offering practical insights to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability. Topics include .. weiterlesen

A Deep Dive of Applying AI in Electronic Manufacturing

With AI rapidly transforming smart manufacturing, the May 14, 2025 webinar examined how electronics manufacturers can effectively integrate Computer Vision AI and Generative AI to boost qual .. weiterlesen

The AI Advantage in PCB Design: Techniques and Trends

This February 12, 2025 webinar, led by John Watson, explored the growing role of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing PCB design. The session demonstrated how AI is improving speed, pr .. weiterlesen

Development and Enhancement for Low Temperature Wave Soldering Solution

Sn-58Bi lead-free low-temperature solder (LTS) is regarded as a candidate for low-temperature assembly of electronics components, but its usage field is limited in Surface Mount Technology ( .. weiterlesen

Research on electroplating capability of multi-layer interconnected deep microvia PCB based on simulation model

Deep microporous crab legs and abnormal crystallization of coating are common defects in the electroplating process, which have a significant impact on the reliability of PCB products. In th .. weiterlesen

Acid Copper Plating Additive Improving Flexibility of Wiring Design for High Current Density

Chiplet technology is rapidly applied to the latest devices as high performance of semiconductor devices is required. As chiplet becomes vibrant, IC packaging substrates become bigger and mo .. weiterlesen

Tuning the Dielectric Constant (Dk) of Electronic Materials to Meet the Demands of Any Application

Applications for dielectric materials are becoming ever more demanding and complex, requiring careful planning & material selection by original equipment manufacturer (OEM) designers tha .. weiterlesen

Advanced Heat Removal, An Electronics Overmolding Advantage

The growing demand for high-performance and compact electronic devices has led to increasing power densities, resulting in thermal challenges that impact packaging, performance, and reliabil .. weiterlesen

Can Assembly Materials Help You Achieve Your Sustainability Objectives?

Today, the evaluation of circuit board assembly materials extends beyond their technical performance. An increasingly important aspect of this evaluation centers on whether the material help .. weiterlesen

High Sustainable Content PC/ABS with Improved Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance

Polycarbonate/Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (PC/ABS) blends are widely used engineering thermoplastic materials in electronic applications for TV frames, computer peripherals, phone housin .. weiterlesen

Crack Formation in Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer Printed Circuit Boards after Thermal Storage

Thermal-aging induced crack formation of fiber-reinforced polymer composites in printed circuit boards (PCBs) is a major failure mode affecting the reliability of electronic control units as .. weiterlesen

Robust Quality Assurance Methodology for High-speed Channel Electrical Characterization

As the data rate is getting faster with the development of applications such as High Performance Computing (HPC), Data Center, and Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is found via stubs are aff .. weiterlesen

Automatic Measurement Method for Solder Void Ratio and Solder Coverage Using Deep Neural Networks

Solder voids affect the thermal and electrical properties of solder joints, reducing their reliability. The main test for solder voids is non-destructive testing using X-ray transmission ima .. weiterlesen

Investigation of Factors Influencing SR/Cu Interface Adhesion

Solder resist (SR) is applied to the outermost layer of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for surface protection and electrical insulation. It is crucial for the reliability of PCBs to ensure ro .. weiterlesen

Liquid Metal Paste High-Speed Dispensing for High-Volume Manufacturing

Metals have long been used as thermal interface materials (TIMs). Due to their high reliability and thermal conductivity, metal TIMs are excellent solutions for heat dissipation in electroni .. weiterlesen

A Parametric Approach to Quantifying the Environmental Impact of PCB Manufacturing

There is a global consensus that the environmental impact of electronics needs to be reduced. The first step towards this goal is identifying the environmental hotspots in electronics manufa .. weiterlesen

Development of Flux for Fine Bump Array by Controlling Rheological Properties

Flux which facilitates fine bump development and bump pitch was developed. The purpose was to achieve fine bump and bump pitch by securing rheological properties that are similar to, or an i .. weiterlesen

Research on the Performance and Recycling of a Novel Halogen-free Degradable Copper Clad Laminate

Thermosetting epoxy resin is widely used in electronic materials for its excellent insulation, heat resistance, mechanical properties, chemical resistance and processability. However, the no .. weiterlesen

Advanced Package Substrate Embedding Thin Non-Silicon Substrates of Fine Lines

2.5D is representative advanced packaging technologies that combine multiple integrated circuit dies into one package using silicon interposer. And 2.1D bridge technology, which inserts high .. weiterlesen

Electronic Essentials 101: What You Think You Know - and More

The July 23rd webinar, “Electronic Essentials 101: What You Think You Know – and More,” presented by Greg Merrill, offered a practical refresher on core electronics concepts like voltage, cu .. weiterlesen

iNEMI 2023 Board Assembly++CPU Socket Technology Roadmap

This article is a series of studies on a new generation of CPU socket challenges and component interconnect technology for high-end computer product applications. These products encompass co .. weiterlesen

Achieving Equipment Orchestration Through Equipment Integration

In modern manufacturing, the seamless coordination and efficient control of Surface Mount Technology (SMT) production lines rely significantly on strong communication and interoperability am .. weiterlesen

High Speed Material Asymmetric Mixed Pressure Warping Analysis of Server Motherboard

When the traditional server motherboard is designed in laminated structure, in order to ensure the symmetry of laminated structure, each layer is designed with the same material. With the up .. weiterlesen

QFN Assembly Reliability Under a New HALT Test Method

This paper first presents a summary of cycles-to-failures (CTFs) test data based on Weibull plots and failure analysis generated for small to large Quad Flat No-Lead (QFN) packages, which we .. weiterlesen

Research on the Laminating Technology of Embedded Optical Fiber Array PCB

Optical fiber array can realize multi-channel optical signal transmission. In the process of embedded PCB, the difficulty lies in laminating. The structure of the optical fiber array determi .. weiterlesen

Development of Ring Ferrite Embedded PCB with High Precision Inductance

Embedding the magnetic core into the PCB can reduce the occupation of PCB area by some inductive devices, but there is often a risk of magnetic core fragmentation and PCB delamination. This .. weiterlesen

Sustainable Smart Surfaces

The scope of this paper is sustainability of in-mold electronics. This technology has many benefits, such as decreasing material usage, using additive manufacturing processes and simplifying .. weiterlesen

Understanding PCB Microsection Preparation and Analysis 101

On June 18, 2025, industry expert William Graver led an informative session on the fundamentals of PCB microsection preparation and analysis. This introductory webinar covered essential tech .. weiterlesen

News from Your Global Electronics Association

June 23, 2025 began a new chapter for IPC as it officially became the Global Electronics Association, reflecting its role as the voice of the electronics industry. Guided by the vision of “B .. weiterlesen

Preventing Manufacturing Defects & Product Failures

This session, held on November 15, 2022, introduced the major updates in IPC/WHMA-A-620 Revision D. Attendees reviewed key changes, clarified acceptance criteria, and explored how the revisi .. weiterlesen

Troubleshooting SMT Yield Problems and Failure Analysis

On November 2, 2022, this webinar covered essential best practices for wire harness manufacturing, offering practical insights to improve quality, efficiency, and reliability. Topics include .. weiterlesen

A Deep Dive of Applying AI in Electronic Manufacturing

With AI rapidly transforming smart manufacturing, the May 14, 2025 webinar examined how electronics manufacturers can effectively integrate Computer Vision AI and Generative AI to boost qual .. weiterlesen

The AI Advantage in PCB Design: Techniques and Trends

This February 12, 2025 webinar, led by John Watson, explored the growing role of artificial intelligence in revolutionizing PCB design. The session demonstrated how AI is improving speed, pr .. weiterlesen