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Additively Manufactured Electronics Technology

On November 15, 2023, we provided an overview of Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME)—a technology that enables 3D printing of functional circuit boards and advanced electronic devices. .. read more

Pb-Free Selective Wave Solder Guidelines for Thermally Challenging PCBs

As the use of lead-free alloys has increased in electronic assemblies,much work has been done to develop Design for Manufacturability (DFM) guidelines for the new materials. However,there are s .. read more

Common Mistakes in Electronic Design

Board-level designers are constantly expected to cram more computational power,into a smaller space,at lower cost,and accomplish this task in less time and with fewer resources. In this rush to .. read more

DFM Rules for Smartphones: An Analysis of Yield on Extremely Dense Assemblies

Handheld portable products such as smartphones are trending toward smaller form factors while simultaneously increasing in functionality to keep up with consumer demands. This is achieved in pa .. read more

Design for Manufacturability in Lead Free Wave Solder Process

The recent use of lead free alloys has made the wave solder process more challenging in terms of achieving acceptable solder joints for both SMT and PTH components. It has been found that the D .. read more

Design for Manufacturability in the Lead Free Wave Solder Process

The recent use of lead free alloys has made the wave solder process more challenging in terms of achieving acceptable solder joints for both SMT and PTH components. It has been found that the D .. read more

New Reinforcement Material can Solve Heat and Co-Efficient of Thermal Expansion Challenges of the Printed Circuit Board and IC Substrate

Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and IC Substrates are the essential building blocks of electronics. As the technology moves rapidly into the future,the electronics industry faces issues with hot s .. read more

Changing the Methodology for DFM Moving from Design-Checker to Interactive,Informed Design Methodologies

The phrase "Design For Manufacture" strongly implies the use of manufacturing information while making of design decisions or,in other words,incorporating manufacturing knowledge during initial .. read more

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 .. read more

Applying Automation to the NPI Process

With the increase in outsourcing activity throughout the electronics industry,OEM’s are turning to Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) to provide quality quick turn prototypes and fast New .. read more

A Self Assessment Software Tool for SMT Processes and Productivity Optimization

Numerous studies and anecdotal data suggest that most SMT assembly lines are not optimized. This situation is true whether one looks at the individual processes,such as stencil printing or plac .. read more

Additively Manufactured Electronics Technology

On November 15, 2023, we provided an overview of Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME)—a technology that enables 3D printing of functional circuit boards and advanced electronic devices. .. read more

Pb-Free Selective Wave Solder Guidelines for Thermally Challenging PCBs

As the use of lead-free alloys has increased in electronic assemblies,much work has been done to develop Design for Manufacturability (DFM) guidelines for the new materials. However,there are s .. read more

Common Mistakes in Electronic Design

Board-level designers are constantly expected to cram more computational power,into a smaller space,at lower cost,and accomplish this task in less time and with fewer resources. In this rush to .. read more

DFM Rules for Smartphones: An Analysis of Yield on Extremely Dense Assemblies

Handheld portable products such as smartphones are trending toward smaller form factors while simultaneously increasing in functionality to keep up with consumer demands. This is achieved in pa .. read more

Design for Manufacturability in Lead Free Wave Solder Process

The recent use of lead free alloys has made the wave solder process more challenging in terms of achieving acceptable solder joints for both SMT and PTH components. It has been found that the D .. read more

Design for Manufacturability in the Lead Free Wave Solder Process

The recent use of lead free alloys has made the wave solder process more challenging in terms of achieving acceptable solder joints for both SMT and PTH components. It has been found that the D .. read more

New Reinforcement Material can Solve Heat and Co-Efficient of Thermal Expansion Challenges of the Printed Circuit Board and IC Substrate

Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and IC Substrates are the essential building blocks of electronics. As the technology moves rapidly into the future,the electronics industry faces issues with hot s .. read more

Changing the Methodology for DFM Moving from Design-Checker to Interactive,Informed Design Methodologies

The phrase "Design For Manufacture" strongly implies the use of manufacturing information while making of design decisions or,in other words,incorporating manufacturing knowledge during initial .. read more

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 .. read more

Applying Automation to the NPI Process

With the increase in outsourcing activity throughout the electronics industry,OEM’s are turning to Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) to provide quality quick turn prototypes and fast New .. read more

A Self Assessment Software Tool for SMT Processes and Productivity Optimization

Numerous studies and anecdotal data suggest that most SMT assembly lines are not optimized. This situation is true whether one looks at the individual processes,such as stencil printing or plac .. read more