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NEWS

Fineline Acquires German PCB Maker

16 April 2024

KIBUTZ HAZOREA, ISRAEL – Fineline Global has announced the acquisition of German PCB supplier IBR Leiterplatten. Read More...

Worldwide Smartphone Market Up 7.8% in Q1

16 April 2024

NEEDHAM, MA – Global smartphone shipments increased 7.8% year over year to 289.4 million units in the first quarter, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobi... Read More...

Shennan Circuit Reports 42% Q1 Revenue Increase

16 April 2024

SHENZHEN, CHINA – Shennan Circuit reported first quarter revenue of CNY3.96 billion ($574 million), up 42.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Read More...

FTG Reports 42% Q1 Revenue Increase

12 April 2024

TORONTO – Firan Technology Group announced first quarter sales of $35 million, a 42% increase over the first quarter of 2023. Read More...

NCAB Group Reports 7.5% Annual Revenue Decline

12 April 2024

STOCKHOLM – NCAB Group reported annual revenue of KR4.12 billion ($377.9 million), down 7.5% from 2022. Read More...

Report: Copper Foil Market to Grow to $14.9B By 2033

12 April 2024

NEW YORK – The worldwide copper foil market size is expected to from $7.41 billion in 2023 to $14.85 billion by 2033, according to a research report published b... Read More...

Semiconductor Equipment Sales Decrease 1% in 2023

12 April 2024

MILPITAS, CA – Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment edged down 1.3% to $106.3 billion in 2023 from an all-time record of $107.6 billion in 2... Read More...

NCAB Group Acquires Belgian PCB Supplier

11 April 2024

STOCKHOLM – NCAB Group has expanded into Belgium with the acquisition of PCB supplier Cumatrix BV. Read More...

Global PC Shipments Return to Growth in Q1

09 April 2024

NEEDHAM, MA – After two years of decline, the worldwide traditional PC market returned to growth during the first quarter with 59.8 million shipments, growing 1... Read More...

Thales Expands PCB Production Capabilities in Germany

09 April 2024

ARNSTADT, GERMANY – Thales Group has expanded its circuit board production capabilities at its Industrial Competence Center here, citing an increased demand amo... Read More...

Electronic Component Sales Sentiment Continues to Brighten

08 April 2024

ATLANTA – Optimism continues to improve in the electronic components supply chain as overall sentiment rose to 106.9 in the latest results from ECIA’s Electroni... Read More...

PCB Design Software Revenue Climbs 21% in Q4

08 April 2024

MILPITAS, CA – Sales of printed circuit board and multichip module design software rose to $410.8 million in the fourth quarter, a 21% year-over-year increase, ... Read More...

EMA to Host CAD Library Webinar on April 18

05 April 2024

ROCHESTER, NY – EMA Design Automation will host a free webinar, Deconstructing the Modern CAD (http://www.pcdandf.com/pcdesign/menu-research/cad-cam-pcb-softwar... Read More...

Nano Dimension Announces $13.2M in Q1 Revenue

04 April 2024

WALTHAM, MA – Nano Dimension reported preliminary revenue of $13.2 million for the first quarter, a year-over-year decline of 11.8%. Read More...

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 16% in February

03 April 2024

WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor industry sales totaled $46.2 billion in February, a year-over-year increase of 16.3%, the Semiconductor Industry Association r... Read More...

FEATURES

Exploring the Impact of AI

A special panel discusses the growth of AI tools and its possible effects on the industry. “Will AI take my job?” That’s the question on the mind of many arou... Read More...

Connecting the Industry, from Boards to Assemblies

HDP is embarking on new rounds of evaluations of laminates and lead-free solders. The High-Density Packaging User Group, the nonprofit consortium of electronic... Read More...

Thermal Vias are Ineffective. Here’s Why.

Adding thermal vias can take up valuable board space with little benefit. We have developed several articles and publications in the past questioning the value... Read More...

Creating the Ultra Library

Building and maintaining what's said to be the world's largest CAD (http://www.pcdandf.com/pcdesign/menu-research/cad-cam-pcb-software) database requires strong... Read More...

Building the Efficient Design System

EMA founder Manny Marcano lays out his strategy for untethering methodology and technology. EMA Design Automation has for years been exclusive distributor of C... Read More...

High-Density Interconnect Technology: An Overview

Design and manufacturing considerations for HDI PCBs. High-density interconnect (HDI) technology has been a major enabler of advancement in the electronics ind... Read More...

How Interconnects Work: Anatomy of Crosstalk

Models for understanding sources, quantification and mitigation of crosstalk. Crosstalk in PCB and packaging interconnects is arguably one of the most complica... Read More...

Do Trace Coatings or Via Fillings Improve (Thermal or Electrical) Conductivity?

Coating traces or filling vias is usually a wasted expense. We are often dismayed by the number of individuals (and especially board manufacturers) who suggest... Read More...

Establishing Design Rules for Laser Depaneling of Printed Circuit Boards

Analysis and summary of the most fundamental design guidelines. Technological advantages associated with the use of laser systems include flexibility, material... Read More...

Nothing Soft about PCB Design Tools Market

Even after a long growth streak, observers still think the industry has life ahead. The Electronic Systems Design Alliance in October reported yet another stag... Read More...

How to Calculate Transmission Line Impedance with Dispersion and Roughness, No Field Solver Needed!

Analytical formulas, plus Microsoft Excel, are all you need. Look at just about any expert-level signal integrity guide and you will (or rather, should) see a ... Read More...

Electrical and Thermodynamic Parallels

Copper can conduct current and heat, but board materials conduct only heat. Most PCB designers have had at least some exposure to electrical engineering princi... Read More...

'A Good First Step': PCBAA Talks Legislation Status

PCBAA's executive director lauds recent funding wins but says the heavy lifting remains. Year-end is typically not the time when big announcements are made, bu... Read More...

Why Making All Transmission Lines in a PCB 50Ω is Good Technological Practice

Simplify the stackups and make impedance and other measurements easier. As many as seven different impedances are called out in various design specifications. ... Read More...

How Many High-Current Vias Do We Need? (Fewer Than You Think)

The industry standard formula could triple the number actually required. If a high-current trace on a board has a via going to another trace segment, the quest... Read More...