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Reliability of High Density,High Layer Count,Multilayer Backplanes

This paper discusses the work and testing performed to obtain extreme high reliability performance from high layer count, large panel format multilayer printed wiring boards that are used for b .. leer más

Designing Embedded Resistors and Capacitors

Embedded passives,i.e.,resistors and capacitors built right into the printed circuit board substrate,is a rapidly emerging and pivotal technology for the PCB industry preceded only by the plate .. leer más

Design Considerations for Thin-Film Embedded Resistor and Capacitor Technologies

Embedded passives technologies can provide benefits of size,performance,cost,and reliability to high density,highspeed designs. A number of embedded passive technology solutions are available t .. leer más

Embedded Passives in High Layer Count High Reliability Printed Wiring Boards

This paper will discuss the use of thin film buried resistors and thin core plane pairs in high layer count high reliability printed wiring boards used in single and double sided surface mount .. leer más

“Built-In-Trace” Resistors

The newly developed Ohmega-Ply “Resistor-Built-in-Trace” technology uses low-ohmic resistive materials for embedded resistors congruent to the circuitry in a multilayer PCB or HDI substrate. Hi .. leer más

Performance of Polymeric Ultra-thin Substrates for Use as Embedded Capacitors: Comparison of Unfilled and Filled Systems with Ferroelectric Particles

We have previously published our work on developing thin substrates for use as embedded capacitor layers. Based on this work we have continued to characterize the performance and reliability of .. leer más

Decoupling with Anodized Ta

Novel configurations of decoupling capacitors were formed by anodizing Ta,resulting in Ta2O5 films 2000 Å thick and k = 23,giving about 110 nF/cm2. Since the dielectric is very thin,the parasit .. leer más

New Developments in Polymer Thick Film Resistor Technology

Motorola has been using embedded polymer thick film resistors on immersion silver-plated copper terminations in products for four years,and in the past year other firms have begun using this te .. leer más

Printed Circuit Board Reliability in High Temperature

This paper will demonstrate the effect high reflow temperatures in lead free processes will have on the reliability of printed circuit boards from a broad range of laminate materials for both t .. leer más

Lead-Free Implementation: Drop-In Manufacturing

The Lead-free electronics manufacturing has become a reality. As of this writing,a few manufacturers have rightfully reported their total completion to Lead-free production across all facilitie .. leer más

Lead Free Process Transition Solder Paste Characteristic Assessment

The migration to Lead Free raw materials in the Electronics Industry will happen faster than the date proposed in the original draft of the legislation. A true Pb-free solution for product such .. leer más

IPC 2610 - Documentation Package

With the advent of CAD and CAM tools,the need arose for a more complete method of data transfer. As layer count increased,the number of files increased. As trace size and spacing began to decre .. leer más

Principles for Implementing BGA and CSP Technology

As IC technology advances,electronic packaging for the ICs has had to advance as well. The package methodology has become technically more sophisticated and physically more complex. For many IC .. leer más

Designing Resistors to Embed

Embedding resistors right into the printed circuit board substrate is not new,but it is gaining momentum as a rapidly emerging and pivotal technology for the PCB industry,perhaps preceded only .. leer más

PWB Design: Beyond Copper Interconnects

Two emerging board technologies,embedded passives and embedded optical waveguides,have the potential to change the way that printed wiring boards operate. No longer will interconnects be relega .. leer más

Materials Information for Flex Designers and Fabricators

A flexible circuit is more than just thin materials made into an interconnecting device. Understanding the characteristics of the materials and their properties versus circuit design type and r .. leer más

Performance and Printing of Pb-Free Solder Paste for 100-micron Pitch Geometries

Recent advances in chip technologies have prompted a rapid increase in the density of solder joints in electronic components. Further reductions in pitch are likely,leading to joint structures .. leer más

Flex Based 3D Package Innovations for Enabling Low Cost System Level Integration and Miniaturization

Hand-held communication and entertainment products continue to dominate the consumer markets worldwide and,with each generation,offering more and more features and/or capability. And even thoug .. leer más

Flexible Printed Boards

This paper describes flexible printed circuit boards,used as “Product Boards” or “Interposers”,chip mounting structures. Traditionally,flexible circuit boards are made with polyimide dielectric .. leer más

Flip Chip Processing Solutions as used in System in Package Applications

Dramatic changes are underway in the computer,telecommunication,automotive,and consumer electronics industries. Changes that demand common and pervasive requirements for active assemblies such .. leer más

Cost-Effective Placement Machine Capability Analysis and Process Control

New component packaging formats create the need for greater production process stability,reproducibility and precision. This leads to a growing demand for process control solutions. As manufact .. leer más

Optimized System Design Through Industry Benchmarking of Fabrication Tolerances and Material Properties

Benchmarking of industry fabrication capability,feature tolerances and material property variation is essential to aligning product requirements and industry capability. Statistical based chara .. leer más

A Case Study of an OEM's Program to Assess Supplier Capabilities,Technology Availability,and Reliability for Advanced Printed Circuit Boards

Teradyne,Inc. has been involved with Conductor Analysis Technologies,Inc. (CAT Inc.) for over 4 years and the IPC D-36 Subcommittee for over 2 years. This paper describes the initial motivation .. leer más

Reliability of High Density,High Layer Count,Multilayer Backplanes

This paper discusses the work and testing performed to obtain extreme high reliability performance from high layer count, large panel format multilayer printed wiring boards that are used for b .. leer más

Designing Embedded Resistors and Capacitors

Embedded passives,i.e.,resistors and capacitors built right into the printed circuit board substrate,is a rapidly emerging and pivotal technology for the PCB industry preceded only by the plate .. leer más

Design Considerations for Thin-Film Embedded Resistor and Capacitor Technologies

Embedded passives technologies can provide benefits of size,performance,cost,and reliability to high density,highspeed designs. A number of embedded passive technology solutions are available t .. leer más

Embedded Passives in High Layer Count High Reliability Printed Wiring Boards

This paper will discuss the use of thin film buried resistors and thin core plane pairs in high layer count high reliability printed wiring boards used in single and double sided surface mount .. leer más

“Built-In-Trace” Resistors

The newly developed Ohmega-Ply “Resistor-Built-in-Trace” technology uses low-ohmic resistive materials for embedded resistors congruent to the circuitry in a multilayer PCB or HDI substrate. Hi .. leer más

Performance of Polymeric Ultra-thin Substrates for Use as Embedded Capacitors: Comparison of Unfilled and Filled Systems with Ferroelectric Particles

We have previously published our work on developing thin substrates for use as embedded capacitor layers. Based on this work we have continued to characterize the performance and reliability of .. leer más

Decoupling with Anodized Ta

Novel configurations of decoupling capacitors were formed by anodizing Ta,resulting in Ta2O5 films 2000 Å thick and k = 23,giving about 110 nF/cm2. Since the dielectric is very thin,the parasit .. leer más

New Developments in Polymer Thick Film Resistor Technology

Motorola has been using embedded polymer thick film resistors on immersion silver-plated copper terminations in products for four years,and in the past year other firms have begun using this te .. leer más

Printed Circuit Board Reliability in High Temperature

This paper will demonstrate the effect high reflow temperatures in lead free processes will have on the reliability of printed circuit boards from a broad range of laminate materials for both t .. leer más

Lead-Free Implementation: Drop-In Manufacturing

The Lead-free electronics manufacturing has become a reality. As of this writing,a few manufacturers have rightfully reported their total completion to Lead-free production across all facilitie .. leer más

Lead Free Process Transition Solder Paste Characteristic Assessment

The migration to Lead Free raw materials in the Electronics Industry will happen faster than the date proposed in the original draft of the legislation. A true Pb-free solution for product such .. leer más

IPC 2610 - Documentation Package

With the advent of CAD and CAM tools,the need arose for a more complete method of data transfer. As layer count increased,the number of files increased. As trace size and spacing began to decre .. leer más

Principles for Implementing BGA and CSP Technology

As IC technology advances,electronic packaging for the ICs has had to advance as well. The package methodology has become technically more sophisticated and physically more complex. For many IC .. leer más

Designing Resistors to Embed

Embedding resistors right into the printed circuit board substrate is not new,but it is gaining momentum as a rapidly emerging and pivotal technology for the PCB industry,perhaps preceded only .. leer más

PWB Design: Beyond Copper Interconnects

Two emerging board technologies,embedded passives and embedded optical waveguides,have the potential to change the way that printed wiring boards operate. No longer will interconnects be relega .. leer más

Materials Information for Flex Designers and Fabricators

A flexible circuit is more than just thin materials made into an interconnecting device. Understanding the characteristics of the materials and their properties versus circuit design type and r .. leer más

Performance and Printing of Pb-Free Solder Paste for 100-micron Pitch Geometries

Recent advances in chip technologies have prompted a rapid increase in the density of solder joints in electronic components. Further reductions in pitch are likely,leading to joint structures .. leer más

Flex Based 3D Package Innovations for Enabling Low Cost System Level Integration and Miniaturization

Hand-held communication and entertainment products continue to dominate the consumer markets worldwide and,with each generation,offering more and more features and/or capability. And even thoug .. leer más

Flexible Printed Boards

This paper describes flexible printed circuit boards,used as “Product Boards” or “Interposers”,chip mounting structures. Traditionally,flexible circuit boards are made with polyimide dielectric .. leer más

Flip Chip Processing Solutions as used in System in Package Applications

Dramatic changes are underway in the computer,telecommunication,automotive,and consumer electronics industries. Changes that demand common and pervasive requirements for active assemblies such .. leer más

Cost-Effective Placement Machine Capability Analysis and Process Control

New component packaging formats create the need for greater production process stability,reproducibility and precision. This leads to a growing demand for process control solutions. As manufact .. leer más

Optimized System Design Through Industry Benchmarking of Fabrication Tolerances and Material Properties

Benchmarking of industry fabrication capability,feature tolerances and material property variation is essential to aligning product requirements and industry capability. Statistical based chara .. leer más

A Case Study of an OEM's Program to Assess Supplier Capabilities,Technology Availability,and Reliability for Advanced Printed Circuit Boards

Teradyne,Inc. has been involved with Conductor Analysis Technologies,Inc. (CAT Inc.) for over 4 years and the IPC D-36 Subcommittee for over 2 years. This paper describes the initial motivation .. leer más