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NEWS

PCD&F Opens Annual PCB Designer Salary Survey

03 May 2024

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – PRINTED CIRCUIT DESIGN FAB is conducting its annual salary survey of printed circuit board designers, design engineers and other layout s... Read More...

Registration Open for PCEA's Next Certified Professional Designer Course

03 May 2024

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – MAY 3, 2024 – PCEA Training today announced the deadline to register for the next Certified Professional Circuit Designer class is June 4. ... Read More...

TTM Swings to Q1 Profit on Higher Sales

02 May 2024

SANTA ANA, CA -- TTM Technologies reported first quarter net sales were $570.1 million, compared to $544.4 million in 2023. Read More...

Emerald Technologies Acquires Optimum Design Associates

02 May 2024

SAN JOSE ― Emerald Technologies today announced its acquisition of Optimum Design Associates, an electronic design and engineering services company. Read More...

Flex Reports $26.4B in Annual Sales

01 May 2024

AUSTIN, TX – Flex announced $26.4 billion in net sales for its fiscal year, a year-over-year decrease of 7.4%. Read More...

Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Dip 5% in Q1, SEMI Reports

01 May 2024

MILPITAS, CA – Worldwide silicon wafer shipments decreased 5.4% quarter-over-quarter to 2.83 billion sq. in. in the first quarter, a 13.2% drop from the 3.27 mi... Read More...

Schmid Completes Business Combination, Lists on Nasdaq Market

01 May 2024

FREUDENSTADT, GERMANY – Schmid Group has announced the completion of a business combination with Pegasus Digital Mobility Acquisition Corp. that will allow Schm... Read More...

Element Solutions Sees 3% Increase in Q1 Electronics Sales

01 May 2024

MIAMI – Element Solutions reported first quarter sales of $349.2 million for its Electronics segment, an increase of 3% from the first quarter of 2023. Read More...

EMA Design Automation to Host MCADX Webinar on May 14

30 April 2024

ROCHESTER, NY – EMA Design Automation will host a free webinar, MCADX – Next Generation MCAD/ECAD for SOLIDWORKS, on May 14 at 2 p.m. ET. Read More...

Kinwong Electronic Reports 2% Annual Revenue Growth

30 April 2024

SHENZHEN – Kinwong Electronic saw revenue of CNY10.8 billion in 2023 ($1.49 billion), up 2.3% from 2022. Read More...

Sanmina Announces 21% Quarterly Revenue Decline

30 April 2024

SAN JOSE, CA – Sanmina reported revenue of $1.83 billion for the second quarter of its fiscal year, a decrease of 21.1 % from the same quarter in 2023. Read More...

North American PCB Industry Sales Down 24% in March

29 April 2024

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American PCB shipments in March were down 23.8% compared to March 2023, according to IPC's findings from its North American PCB Statisti... Read More...

North American EMS Industry Down 4% in March

29 April 2024

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American EMS shipments in March were down 4% compared to the same month last year, according to IPC's North American EMS Statistical Pro... Read More...

Avary Holding (ZDT) Reports Flat Sales in Q1

26 April 2024

SHENZHEN -- Avary Holding, the listed Chinese arm of Zhen Ding Technology, reported first quarter revenues of RMB6.69 billion ($923 million), flat with 2023. Read More...

Rogers' Q1 Sales Fall 13% YoY, Up Sequentially

26 April 2024

CHANDLER, AZ -- Rogers Corp. posted first quarter sales of $213.4 million, up 4.3% sequentially on higher sales in the Advanced Electronics Solutions and Elasto... 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...