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NEWS

Electronics Industry Sentiment Falls in May

15 May 2024

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Sentiment among electronics manufacturers fell this month after hitting a new high in April, but still remains historically high, according to... Read More...

Icape Group Sees 16% Q1 Revenue Decline

15 May 2024

FONTENAY-AUX-ROSES, FRANCE – Icape Group announced €43.5 million ($47.3 million) in revenue for the first quarter, down 15.8% compared to the same period in 202... Read More...

Chinese PCB Maker OCT to Build Thai Factory

14 May 2024

HESHAN, CHINA – Olympic Circuit Technology has announced plans to invest up to $200 million to build a factory in Thailand to meet demand from existing and pote... Read More...

Compeq Reports 15% Climb in Q1 Revenue

13 May 2024

TAOYUAN, TAIWAN – Compeq's first quarter revenue of NT$15.6 billion was up 15% from the first quarter of 2023. Read More...

Tech Visionary Harold Moss to Keynote PCB East 2024

13 May 2024

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced technology visionary Harold Moss will keynote the upcoming PCB East (htt... Read More...

Tripod Technology Announces 7% Increase in Q1 Revenue

13 May 2024

TAOYUAN, TAIWAN – Tripod Technology saw first quarter revenue of NT$15.3 billion, an increase of 7.4% from the first quarter of 2023. Read More...

MKS Instruments Announces 9% Climb in Q1 Revenue

09 May 2024

ANDOVER, MA – MKS Instruments announced $868 million in first quarter revenue, up 9.3% from 2023's first quarter. Read More...

PCB East 2024 to Offer Free Expert Advice Sessions

08 May 2024

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – Experts in printed circuit design and manufacturing will be on hand at PCB East (https://www.pcbeast.com) 2024 to answer attendee questions... Read More...

Hongxin Announces $207M AI Server Deal

08 May 2024

XIAMEN, CHINA – Hongxin Electronics Technology Group has announced a CNY1.5 billion ($207.6 million) deal to provide AI computing servers to China's Qianyang go... Read More...

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 15% in Q1

07 May 2024

WASHINGTON – Worldwide sales of semiconductors totaled $137.7 billion during the first quarter, an increase of 15.2% compared to the first quarter of 2023 but 5... Read More...

2023 Semiconductor Materials Revenue Declines from 2022 Record High

06 May 2024

MILPITAS, CA – Global semiconductor materials market revenue in 2023 contracted 8.2% to $66.7 billion from the market record of $72.7 billion set in 2022, SEMI ... Read More...

Nan Ya Reports 43% Q1 Revenue Decline

06 May 2024

TAIPEI – Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board announced first quarter sales of NT7.1 billion ($219.7 million), down 41% from the first quarter of 2023. Read More...

IDC: Tablet Shipments Show Signs of Recovery in Q1

06 May 2024

NEEDHAM, MA – Worldwide tablet shipments posted modest year-over-year growth of 0.5% in the first quarter after more than two years of decline, IDC reported fro... Read More...

Thailand BOI Expands PCB Manufacturing Incentives

06 May 2024

BANGKOK – Thailand's Board of Investment has approved an expanded definition of PCB businesses to further promote foreign investment in PCB manufacturing and co... Read More...

Electronic Component Sales Sentiment Surges in April

06 May 2024

ATLANTA – Overall sales sentiment among electronic components supply chain players continues to rise, according to ECIA's latest Electronic Component Sales Tren... Read More...

FEATURES

How the PCB Stackup Helps Control EMI

Power and signal placed on outer layers minimize radiated emissions. The PCB stackup is like a building's foundation; a product not built on a strong base will... Read More...

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...