SHOW BIZ
Productronica Recap
Talk of Eastern Europe overshadowed fabrication equipment rollouts.
by Mike Buetow

COVER STORY
Back to Basics
It's easy for new PCB designers to be overwhelmed. But organization and education can help you get started right.
by Susy Webb

GLOBAL MARKETS
Japan's PCB Industry
Japan's board makers continue to grow – and invest heavily abroad.
by Dr. Hayao Nakahara

PCD&M ANNUAL BUYERS GUIDE
Suppliers, Products and Services – Online Edition
Looking for laminate? How about a design service bureau? Find the suppliers, products and services you need in 2006.

Our Line
Where the grads are.
Andy Shaughnessy

ROI
Make decisions now to set the tempo for your new year.
Peter Bigelow

Countdown to Lead-free
Part 1 (from the December issue)
Part 2 (from the January issue)
How 40 µm was found to be the maximum acceptable whisker length for high-rel product.
Joe Smetana and Ron Gedney

No Myths Allowed
Why do engineers fear the 90° bend? Do corners really cause reflections?
Dr. Eric Bogatin