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SEMI Forecasts Mixed Semiconductor Outlook

SEMI Forecasts Mixed Semiconductor Outlook

20 May 2025

MILPITAS, CA – The global semiconductor industry followed traditional seasonal trends in the first quarter, but uncertainty surrounding new tariffs is expected ...  Read More...

AT&S Grows Revenue Amid Industry Headwinds

AT&S Grows Revenue Amid Industry Headwinds

16 May 2025

LEOBEN – AT S reported revenue of $1.72 billion for the year, up from $1.68 billion from the prior year, despite continued global pricing pressure and weak indu...  Read More...

Taiwan’s PCB Industry to Grow 6% to $40B in 2025

Taiwan’s PCB Industry to Grow 6% to $40B in 2025

16 May 2025

TAIWAN – Taiwan’s PCB industry is projected to reach $39.9 billion this year, growing 5.8% year-over-year, according to a joint report by the Taiwan Printed Cir...  Read More...

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FEATURES

Component Land Patterns: A Primer

Component Land Patterns: A Primer

A manufacturer’s perspective on determining parts layout. A land pattern refers to the footprint or layout of surface-mount components on a printed circuit boa...  Read More...

For Design Tools, Another Record. Can It Last?

For Design Tools, Another Record. Can It Last?

If a recession is indeed ahead, Wally Rhines thinks the PCB design software industry is a “great place to hide.” The figure tells the story: sales of printed c...  Read More...

Are You Using Too Many Vias?

Are You Using Too Many Vias?

Conventional wisdom regarding via count is wrong. Here’s the proof. Conventional wisdom has suggested: The cross-sectional area of a via should have at least ...  Read More...

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PRODUCTS

Siemens Announces Xpedition Standard PCB Design Tool

Siemens Announces Xpedition Standard PCB Design Tool

Siemens Xpedition Standard AI-enhanced PCB design platform combines cloud collaboration, AI automation and professional-grade toolsets tailored for small and mi...  Read More...

Zuken Launches CR-8000 2025 PCB Design Software

Zuken Launches CR-8000 2025 PCB Design Software

Zuken CR-8000 2025 printed circuit board design (http://www.PCBwest.com) software features updates to Design Gateway and Design Force, including intelligent sch...  Read More...

Siemens Launches Pads Pro Essentials PCB CAD

Siemens Launches Pads Pro Essentials PCB CAD

Siemens Digital Industries Software Pads Pro Essentials incorporates features of its higher-end Xpedition technology in a streamlined, cloud-connected design en...  Read More...

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