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Photochemical Machining (PCM) for Cost-effective,Rapid Production
Photochemical machining (PCM) is an excellent method for manufacturing both simple and complex parts in a wide range of
engineering materials. In the harsh economic climate facing manufacturing
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Examples of Parts Made by Photochemical Machining
Examples of various parts machined by PCM processes are featured.
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Precision Parts Made by Photochemical Machining
Examples of various types of parts machined through PCM processes are described.
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Market Forecast and Applications for 3D Packaging using Package-on-Package (PoP)
- 3D Manufacturing solutions: Flexible integration
- 3D/SiP Cost of Ownership
- Die vs. Package Stack Analysis
- Smartphone
- Package evolution
- Handheld Processor Roadmap
- PoP
- TMV
- Future
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Selection of Dip Transfer Fluxes and Solder Pastes for PoP Assembly
Consideration and selection of dip transfer flux and solder paste for PoP assembly are described,based on process consideration. The crucial properties vital for successful dip transfer include
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PCB Assembly System Set-Up for Pop
Traditional SMT assembly is a two dimensional process. Each component is placed on the same horizontal plane in different
X and Y locations. In Package on Package (PoP) assembly,components are
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Embedded Packaging Technologies: Imbedding Components to Meet Form,Fit,and Function
As the electronics industry moves toward smaller form and fit factors,advanced packaging technologies are needed to achieve these challenging design requirements. Current design problems are no
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Printable Materials and Devices for Electronic Packaging
Printing technologies provide a simple solution to build electronic circuits on low cost flexible substrates. Materials will play important role for developing advanced printable technology. Ad
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Improvements in Microwave Laminates for Power Amplifier Reliability and Efficiency
Demands for higher data rates and capacity have continued to drive RF and Microwave electronics continue toward higher
frequency and higher power requirements. These power and frequency demands
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Effects of Moisture Content on Permittivity and Loss Tangent of Printed Circuit Board Materials
Printed circuit board laminate datasheets provide permittivity (dielectric constant,Dk) and loss tangent (dissipation factor,Df) values that are used for specification and board design. But pas
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Low Loss & Novel Halogen-Free Laminates for High Frequency Device Applications
In this paper,ITEQ demonstrates outstanding performance of new halogen-free and low loss laminates,IT-258GA,IT-168G,and IT-150D,for the coming halogen free generation,and higher frequency appli
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Determining Dielectric Properties of High Frequency PCB Laminate Materials
This paper will focus on understanding the dielectric constant (dk) of high frequency laminate materials. The dissipation factor (df) and other electrical properties will be discussed as well,h
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Design To Manufacturing Standards
• The Information Process
• Knowing the jargon (terms & definitions)
• Defining the requirements
• Expansion of Documentation standards
• Document Grade and Completeness
• Relationship of CAD/C
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IPC/JEDEC J-STD-609AMarking and Labeling of Components,PCBs and PCBAs to Identify Lead (Pb),Lead-Free (Pb-Free) and Other Attributes
• The standard covers marking and labellingof both tin-lead and lead-free components,boards and solders used in 2ndlevel assembly.
• Other areas covered include board base material type and sur
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The Value of IPC-2152
Current carrying capacity in printed board design is technology dependent and an element of printed circuit board thermal
management. Conductor temperature rise as a function of current is depe
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Thermal Cycling Reliability Screening of Multiple Pb-free Solder Ball Alloys
Thermal cycling tests were conducted using two different ceramic ball grid array (CBGA) test vehicles having balls comprised of nine different Pb free solder alloys. The experiment was designed
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Achieving High Reliability Low Cost Lead-Free SAC Solder Joints Via Mn Or Ce Doping
In this study,the reliabilities of low Ag SAC alloys doped with Mn or Ce (SACM or SACC) were evaluated under JEDEC drop,dynamic bending,thermal cycling,and cyclic bending test conditions agains
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Low-Silver BGA Assembly Phase II – Reliability Assessment Fifth Report: Preliminary Thermal Cycling Results
Some ball grid array suppliers are migrating their sphere alloys from SAC305 (3% Ag) or SAC405 (4% Ag) to alloys with lower silver contents. There are numerous perceived reliability benefits to
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Manufacturing Equipment: From Single Machines to Integrated High Performance Systems
- Production Processes
- Manual Production Line (2000)
- Fully Automated System (today)
- Cell Interconnection
- Encapsulation Materials
- Encapsulation Process
- Influence of Temperature
- Enc
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Creep Corrosion of OSP and ImAg PWB Finishes
With increasing adoption of lead-free PWB surface finishes,along with increasing product deployments in more corrosive
environments,the electronics industry is observing increased occurrences o
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An Investigation into Hand Sanitizers and Hand Lotions and Potential Risks to High Performance Electronics
As people become more concerned about the global outbreaks of various strains of influenza,more precautions are being taken with respect to personal hygiene. A common precaution involves the us
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Relationship Between Via Size and Cleanliness
Microvia technology has many advantages: it requires a smaller designed area,which saves the board size and weight,using less space,allowing for a smaller PCB,which can results in lower costs,a
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Where are REACH SVHC in Electronic Products and Parts?
The European REACH regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) imposes requirements to declare and sometimes restrict the use of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). REACH affects all product
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