NEWS

Wus Printed Circuit Reports 7% Annual Revenue Increase

Wus Printed Circuit Reports 7% Annual Revenue Increase

28 March 2024

KUNSHAN, CHINA – Wus Printed Circuit saw annual revenue of CNY8.94 billion ($1.2 billion), a 7.2% year-over-year increase.  Read More...

Electronics Industry Sentiment Rises in March

Electronics Industry Sentiment Rises in March

27 March 2024

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Sentiment among electronics manufacturers remains positive, with demand reaching the highest level in a year, according to IPC’s March Sentime...  Read More...

Icape Group Announces 18% Drop in Annual Revenue

Icape Group Announces 18% Drop in Annual Revenue

27 March 2024

FONTENAY-AUX-ROSES, FRANCE – Icape Group's 2023 revenue amounted to €179.5 million ($194.2 million), down 18.3% compared to 2022.  Read More...

Fine Circuit Announces 7.5% Increase in Revenue

Fine Circuit Announces 7.5% Increase in Revenue

27 March 2024

INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA – Fine Circuit reported KRW69.2 billion ($51.2 million) in annual revenue, an increase of 7.5% from the previous year.  Read More...

Yan Tat Group Sees 15% Decline in Annual Revenue

Yan Tat Group Sees 15% Decline in Annual Revenue

27 March 2024

HONG KONG – Yan Tat Group reported revenue of HK629.4 million ($80.5 million) in 2023, down 15% from 2022's total.  Read More...

Schweizer Electronic Reports Record 2023 Sales

Schweizer Electronic Reports Record 2023 Sales

26 March 2024

SCHRAMBERG, GERMANY – Schweizer Electronic reported record sales of EUR139.4 million ($150.9 million) in 2023, representing growth of 6.4%.  Read More...

PCEA Training Announces June and September PCB Design Classes

PCEA Training Announces June and September PCB Design Classes

26 March 2024

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – PCEA Training is offering a pair of five-day training classes in June and September for printed circuit engineers, layout professionals, an...  Read More...

Arlon EMD Announces CA Expansion

Arlon EMD Announces CA Expansion

25 March 2024

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA – Arlon EMD has announced an expansion of its factory here, which will include the addition of two prepreg treaters and a press line.  Read More...

North American EMS Industry Up 4.1% in February

North American EMS Industry Up 4.1% in February

25 March 2024

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American EMS shipments in February were up 4.1% compared to February 2023, IPC announced in findings from its North American EMS S...  Read More...

Kyocera Files Patent for PWB with High Aspect Ratio Via Conductors

Kyocera Files Patent for PWB with High Aspect Ratio Via Conductors

25 March 2024

KYOTO – Kyocera has filed a patent for a printed wiring board with a dielectric layer, first and second conductor layers, and via conductors connecting them. Th...  Read More...

North American PCB Industry Sales Down 11.6% in February

North American PCB Industry Sales Down 11.6% in February

25 March 2024

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American PCB shipments in February were down 11.6% compared to the same month last year, IPC announced in its February findings fr...  Read More...

CCL Supplier Wazam to Build Thai Factory

CCL Supplier Wazam to Build Thai Factory

22 March 2024

HANGZHOU, CHINA – Chinese copper-clad laminate provider Wazam New Materials said it plans to invest up to $60 million to build a factory in Thailand.  Read More...

Nano Dimension Announces Record 2023 Revenue

Nano Dimension Announces Record 2023 Revenue

22 March 2024

WALTHAM, MA – Nano Dimension reported record revenue of $56.3 million in 2023, an increase of 29% compared to 2022.  Read More...

LPKF Reports Flat Annual Revenue

LPKF Reports Flat Annual Revenue

21 March 2024

GARBSEN, GERMANY – LPKF Laser Electronics saw revenue of EUR124.3 million ($135 million) in 2023, up 0.5% from its previous financial year.  Read More...

Hyunwoo Industrial Announces 13% Increase in Revenue

Hyunwoo Industrial Announces 13% Increase in Revenue

21 March 2024

HWASEONG, KOREA – Hyunwoo Industrial reported KRW237.3 billion ($205.2 million) in 2023 revenue, up 13% from 2022.  Read More...

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FEATURES

Creating the Ultra Library

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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!

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

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

'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

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)

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...

Basics of High-Frequency PCB Materials

Basics of High-Frequency PCB Materials

An overview of the physical and electrical characteristics of rigid and flex laminates. Electronic devices functioning at high frequencies are currently evolvi...  Read More...

Assessing Data Independence and Normality for SPC Charts

Assessing Data Independence and Normality for SPC Charts

PCB chemical manufacturing processes can violate data independence and normality. The most critical assumption made concerning statistical process control (SPC...  Read More...

Advanced Substrates for Power-Dense Applications

Advanced Substrates for Power-Dense Applications

Enhanced insulated metal substrates are effective for wide-bandgap semiconductor power modules. Step on the pedal of a modern electric vehicle (EV) and you wil...  Read More...

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PRODUCTS

Würth Releases LEDs with Integrated Controllers

Würth Releases LEDs with Integrated Controllers

Würth Elektronik's WL-ICLED series combines a red, green and blue LED with a programmable controller IC.  Read More...

Ventec Rolls Out Bondply Dielectrics

Ventec Rolls Out Bondply Dielectrics

Ventec's new range of pro-bond and thermal-bond bond ply dielectrics are formulated for high-speed signal integrity with low losses and thermal management in ML...  Read More...

Altair Releases SimSolid for Electronics

Altair Releases SimSolid for Electronics

Altair's SimSolid for electronics brings multi-physics scenario exploration for electronics, from chips, PCBs, and ICs to full system design.  Read More...

Kyocera AVX Rolls Out AEK Series Capacitors

Kyocera AVX Rolls Out AEK Series Capacitors

Kyocera AVX's AEK series of wet aluminum V-chip electrolytic capacitors are designed for industrial, commercial DC/DC and energy storage applications with high-...  Read More...

ViE Technologies Rolls Out VisionXpert Smart Code Readers

ViE Technologies Rolls Out VisionXpert Smart Code Readers

ViE Technologies' VisionXpert smart code readers offer an all-in-one solution tailored for dynamic needs and challenging environments.  Read More...

Kyocera AVX Rolls Out TransGuard Load Dump Varistors

Kyocera AVX Rolls Out TransGuard Load Dump Varistors

Kyocera AVX's TransGuard Automotive Series load dump varistors feature higher peak current ratings than the rest of the series (2,000A), which make them even mo...  Read More...

Kyocera AVX Releases 9159-600 Series Connectors

Kyocera AVX Releases 9159-600 Series Connectors

Kyocera AVX's dual-row inverted through-board card edge connectors feature staggered contacts that enable four to 12 positions.  Read More...

Vishay Rolls Out 80V Dual MOSFET

Vishay Rolls Out 80V Dual MOSFET

Vishay's SiZF4800LDT 80V symmetric dual n-channel power MOSFET combines high and low side TrenchFET Gen IV MOSFETs in a single 3.3mm by 3.3mm PowerPAIR 3x3FS pa...  Read More...

TDK Launches Inductors for Automotive Use

TDK Launches Inductors for Automotive Use

TDK's MHQ1005075HA series of inductors are designed for automotive high-frequency circuits.  Read More...

KiCad Releases KiCad 8.0 Design Software

KiCad Releases KiCad 8.0 Design Software

KiCad 8.0 features hundreds of bug fixes, performance improvements and other smaller changes since KiCad 7.  Read More...

Samtec Upgrades Edge Rate Series BtB Connectors

Samtec Upgrades Edge Rate Series BtB Connectors

Samtec Edge Rate ERF6 ERM6 Series board-to-board connectors now include a higher-density mated set half the width of previous designs and in a lower-profile 5...  Read More...

Kyocera AVX Launches TCD Series Capacitors

Kyocera AVX Launches TCD Series Capacitors

Kyocera AVX's TCD Series of conductive polymer capacitors are engineered for use in demanding military, aerospace, defense and industrial applications, includin...  Read More...

Ucamco Releases UcamX and Integr8tor v2023.12

Ucamco Releases UcamX and Integr8tor v2023.12

Ucamco's UcamX v2023.12 CAM software and Integr8tor v2023.12 pre-CAM software are now available, each offering additions to increase users' productivity.  Read More...

Stackpole Rolls Out Lead-Free Chip Resistors

Stackpole Rolls Out Lead-Free Chip Resistors

Stackpole Electronics' RMEA series of automotive grade chip resistors are fully lead-free and AEC-Q200 qualified and anti-sulfur.  Read More...

Kyocera AVX Updates 9155-800 Series Battery Connectors

Kyocera AVX Updates 9155-800 Series Battery Connectors

Kyocera AVX's 9155-800 series of vertical-mate, 2.0mm-pitch battery connector series now includes seven- and eight-position models.  Read More...

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