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NEWS

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...

Dynamic Holding Sees Flat Q1 Revenue

06 May 2024

TAOYUAN CITY, TAIWAN – Dynamic Holding announced revenue of NT3.68 billion ($113.9 million) for the first quarter, remaining flat compared to the same quarter l... Read More...

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 – 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...

Altair Swings to Profit on Software Sale Gains

02 May 2024

TROY, MI -- Altair reported software revenue was $158.4 million in the first quarter, up 5.9% in reported currency and 6.9% in constant currency from last year.... 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...

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...