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THERMAL DESIGN
Thermal Prototyping
Optimizing etched-foil heater performance can complement other approaches, such as thermal estimation programs and FEA.
by Brian Williams

TEST
Socketless Probe Testing
Boards keep shrinking, but the decreasing size of test targets doesn't have to be a problem.
by Matthew Parker and Jeff Smith

AUTOROUTING
Distributed Autorouting of Printed Circuit Boards
It's true - there is strength in numbers. Learn how to take advantage of multiple CPUs when routing large PCBs.
by Charles Pfeil

HDI
Microvia Failure in Lead-Free Assembly, Parts 1 and 2
Failure analysis continues with examples of the effects of thermal excursions on microvias.
by Paul Reid, Gareth Parry and Paul Andrews

MARKETS
Worldwide PCB Output for 2005
Asia leads the way in board production, and the U.S. cements its position at the bottom of the list.
by Dr. Hayao Nakahara

POINT OF VIEW

Our Line
One door closes, another opens.
Andy Shaughnessy

ROI
We survived the RoHS deadline, but what now?
Peter Bigelow

Countdown to Lead-free
New priorities must be defined and industry must proactively drive for harmonized regulatory standards.
Joe Johnson and Bob Pfahl

Guest Columnist
Just in time for July 1, what you need to know about IPC-4101B - what it does and what it doesn't do.
Douglas J. Sober

The Flex Market
The biggest PCB show continues to amaze.
Dominique Numakura

No Myths Allowed
Either increase the attenuation budget with more expensive silicon or decrease the attenuation with more expensive laminates. The choice is yours.
Dr. Eric Bogatin

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