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Realization of a New Concept for Power Chip Embedding

Embedded components technology has launched its implementation in volume products demanding high levels of miniaturization. Small modules with embedded dies and passive components on the top .. read more

New Developments in PCB Laminates

Executive Summary There are many issues to consider when developing a new circuit material for the PCB industry. It is a given assumption that the new material must be compatible to standard PC .. read more

A Designed Experiment for the Influence of Copper Foils on Impedance,DC Line Resistance and Insertion Loss

For the last couple of years,the main concerns regarding the electrical performance of blank PCB boards were impedance and ohmic resistance. Just recently,the need to reduce insertion loss came .. read more

Understanding when to use FR-4 laminates or High Frequency Laminates

Over the years a question that has been asked repeatedly of material suppliers is: “when do I need to use a high frequency laminate over the choice of a standard FR-4 substrate”? The answer has .. read more

PCB Board Design Considerations for Impedance Control and Optimal Signal Integrity in High Speed Digital and RF Systems

For the electronics on PCB’s,dielectric materials provide not only material and media support for the high-speed digital and RF systems,but also electrical performance. Impedance control and si .. read more

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 .. read more

Investigation of Process Feasibility / Compatibility and Solder Joint Reliability of Tin-Lead Dippable Solder Paste Ball Grid Array (BGA) Component...

This paper is an examination of the process feasibility,solder joint reliability,and materials/process compatibility of a dippable solder paste material for an area array component rework/repai .. read more

High Frequency Circuit Materials used in the PCB Industry

Specialty high frequency circuit materials have been used in the PCB industry for decades and for many different reasons. There are several attributes of these materials that are very unique wh .. read more

Base Material Consideration for High Speed Printed Circuit Boards

Over the years,the EU RoHS restriction and lead-free capability is the hottest environmental protection subject. In technology trends,signal integrity performance gets more critical based upon .. read more

Effects of Adhesion Promotion Treatment On Electrical Signal Attenuation

Oxide alternatives,as well as traditional and reduced oxide chemistries,are coatings or “adhesion promoters” used to enhance the bond between imaged and etched inner layer copper surfaces and t .. read more

Using Embedded Capacitance to Improve Electrical Performance,Eliminate Capacitors and Reduce Board Size In High Speed Digital and RF Applications

The global electronics industry is exhibiting a widespread and growing interest in the technology of embedded passives. This interest can be attributed to three primary benefits. First,embedded .. read more

Ribbon Bonding For RF Applications

As wireless products use higher frequencies and demand higher density packaging solutions,the roles of electrical interconnects and substrate technologies become increasingly important. Flip ch .. read more

New Laminates for High Reliability Printed Circuit Boards

The challenges for today’s PCBs are many,including higher assembly temperatures and higher device heat transfer temperatures; faster clock cycles and higher bandwidths; higher component density .. read more

Signal Integrity Analysis Techniques used to Characterize PCB Substrates

The electrical properties of PCB substrates are one of the primary factors used in designing high-frequency printed circuit boards. The loss tangent is the electrical property used by material .. read more

Three Reasons Why You Should Design Your Next Product With Laser Drilled Micro-Vias

If in designing your next product you are interested in cost reduction,reliability improvement,and increased electrical performance,then you should be considering using laser-drilled vias. Not .. read more

Realization of a New Concept for Power Chip Embedding

Embedded components technology has launched its implementation in volume products demanding high levels of miniaturization. Small modules with embedded dies and passive components on the top .. read more

New Developments in PCB Laminates

Executive Summary There are many issues to consider when developing a new circuit material for the PCB industry. It is a given assumption that the new material must be compatible to standard PC .. read more

A Designed Experiment for the Influence of Copper Foils on Impedance,DC Line Resistance and Insertion Loss

For the last couple of years,the main concerns regarding the electrical performance of blank PCB boards were impedance and ohmic resistance. Just recently,the need to reduce insertion loss came .. read more

Understanding when to use FR-4 laminates or High Frequency Laminates

Over the years a question that has been asked repeatedly of material suppliers is: “when do I need to use a high frequency laminate over the choice of a standard FR-4 substrate”? The answer has .. read more

PCB Board Design Considerations for Impedance Control and Optimal Signal Integrity in High Speed Digital and RF Systems

For the electronics on PCB’s,dielectric materials provide not only material and media support for the high-speed digital and RF systems,but also electrical performance. Impedance control and si .. read more

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 .. read more

Investigation of Process Feasibility / Compatibility and Solder Joint Reliability of Tin-Lead Dippable Solder Paste Ball Grid Array (BGA) Component...

This paper is an examination of the process feasibility,solder joint reliability,and materials/process compatibility of a dippable solder paste material for an area array component rework/repai .. read more

High Frequency Circuit Materials used in the PCB Industry

Specialty high frequency circuit materials have been used in the PCB industry for decades and for many different reasons. There are several attributes of these materials that are very unique wh .. read more

Base Material Consideration for High Speed Printed Circuit Boards

Over the years,the EU RoHS restriction and lead-free capability is the hottest environmental protection subject. In technology trends,signal integrity performance gets more critical based upon .. read more

Effects of Adhesion Promotion Treatment On Electrical Signal Attenuation

Oxide alternatives,as well as traditional and reduced oxide chemistries,are coatings or “adhesion promoters” used to enhance the bond between imaged and etched inner layer copper surfaces and t .. read more

Using Embedded Capacitance to Improve Electrical Performance,Eliminate Capacitors and Reduce Board Size In High Speed Digital and RF Applications

The global electronics industry is exhibiting a widespread and growing interest in the technology of embedded passives. This interest can be attributed to three primary benefits. First,embedded .. read more

Ribbon Bonding For RF Applications

As wireless products use higher frequencies and demand higher density packaging solutions,the roles of electrical interconnects and substrate technologies become increasingly important. Flip ch .. read more

New Laminates for High Reliability Printed Circuit Boards

The challenges for today’s PCBs are many,including higher assembly temperatures and higher device heat transfer temperatures; faster clock cycles and higher bandwidths; higher component density .. read more

Signal Integrity Analysis Techniques used to Characterize PCB Substrates

The electrical properties of PCB substrates are one of the primary factors used in designing high-frequency printed circuit boards. The loss tangent is the electrical property used by material .. read more

Three Reasons Why You Should Design Your Next Product With Laser Drilled Micro-Vias

If in designing your next product you are interested in cost reduction,reliability improvement,and increased electrical performance,then you should be considering using laser-drilled vias. Not .. read more