WATERTOWN, SD – Würth Elektronik eiSos made its return to the prestigious Applied Power and Electronics Conference (APEC) held in Long Beach, California, USA, in February 2024. With a history spanning over 35 years, APEC has solidified its position as the premier showcase for electronic components in North America. Prior to the exhibition, technical minds met at the PSMA/PELS Power Magnetics workshop, where Würth Elektronik displayed a strong presence.
Seminars/Presentations
At APEC, George Slama, Senior Application and Content Engineer at Würth Elektronik, assumed the role of Session Chair for Industry Sessions such as "Modeling and Simulation of Magnetics - Closing the Loop" and "EMI & Magnetics." Slama also reprised his role as Technical Dialog Session Chair for "High Frequency Magnetics" and "Magnetic Design & Optimization" sessions. Slama displayed his technical knowledge during an Exhibitor Presentation as he hosted “Advancements in EMC Filter and Component Selection Tool” during the exhibition.
Also representing the company, Matt Wilkowski, Design Consultant for Würth Elektronik, served as Technical Dialogue Session Chair for Tuesday's "High Frequency Magnetics" and "Magnetics Applications II" sessions, along with being the Technical Lecture Session Chair for "Magnetics & Modeling Simulation" and "Magnetics Applications I" on Thursday.
During the conference, Würth Elektronik's Global Business Consultant, Lorandt Foelkel, delivered an Industry Session titled "See the Power of IoT in Action! Live, Functional Demo of Solutions." Additionally, seasoned Application Engineer Jared Quenzer hosted a Professional Education Seminar, "EMC Workshop for Power Supply Designers," which kicked off the week on Sunday, February 25.
The Booth
During the show, Würth Elektronik released the newest edition of their guidebook; “The Trilogy of Wireless Power Transfer 2nd edition.” Cem Som, author of the guidebook, was available on the booth to answer technical questions and offer support. Also released in Long Beach is Würth Elektronik’s comprehensive manual, “DC/DC Handbook.”
"Our more-than-you-expect service was and is the foundation of Würth Elektronik's corporate success," confirms Alexander Gerfer, CTO of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group, a well-known component manufacturer. "Our DC/DC Converter Handbook, which we presented for the first time at the conference, proves that we are serious about promoting innovation and knowledge transfer. True to our mission "creating together", we will continue to ensure that great ideas get the right power - through functional power supplies as well as targeted development support, especially for start-ups."
Throughout the duration of the exhibition, Würth Elektronik showcased a variety of partner demonstrations on their distinctive booth. Highlighted activities included an interactive 50W WPC Shuffleboard table in collaboration with Infineon Technology, a miniature Ferris Wheel powered by a 24V Brushless DC Motor featuring customizable LED lighting in partnership with Renesas, and an engaging bean bag demonstration game showcasing Texas Instruments Power and Motor Control Solutions.
Attendees who actively participated in the booth's interactive activities received a complimentary pair of Würth Elektronik branded socks and were entered for a chance to win a pair of Apple Air Pods.
In addition to exploring the interactive exhibits, APEC attendees had the opportunity to engage in technical discussions with Würth Elektronik experts, receive the iconic Würth Elektronik APEC hat, and secure an exclusive invitation to one of the exhibition's premier events: the highly anticipated Tuesday Night Party hosted by Würth Elektronik.
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SUZHOU, CHINA – Ventec International Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Leigh Eastwood as Technical Sales Engineer. Covering the UK and Western European regions, Leigh will work to bring Ventec’s advanced thermal management and high-speed solutions to a wider audience, providing unparalleled expert-level support to both existing and new customers.
Leigh brings over a decade’s PCB material technical expertise to Ventec’s European operation, as well as a wealth of understanding regarding customer needs in the market of custom PCB and prototype design. With a focus on business development, product training and user satisfaction, he expands Ventec’s team of dedicated technical sales engineers who work to improve the customer’s understanding and application of Ventec’s advanced products, opening new avenues for efficiency and use.
Mark Goodwin, COO EMEA & Americas at Ventec comments: “Leigh brings a wide range of experience that’s particularly relevant for the specialist European electronics industry. His background in UK PCB manufacture as well as a passionate understanding of Ventec’s solutions offers our customers the level of consistent support we are proud to provide.”
Further information about Ventec’s solutions and the company’s wide variety of products is available at www.venteclaminates.com
WALDENBURG, GERMANY – The Würth Elektronik eiSos Group is taking part of the embedded world exhibition in Nuremberg from 9 through 11 of April 2024. Occupying the 200m² Stand #110 in Hall 2, the company will be presenting components from all its divisions, not only including electronic and electromechanical components, but also the Wireless Connectivity and Sensors division, which are particularly interesting for IoT solutions. The presentation focuses on components, and also on the comprehensive spectrum of dedicated services Würth Elektronik has to offer; including design-in support.
At the embedded world 2024 exhibition, Würth Elektronik will be showcasing all divisions to present itself as a service-orientated partner for developers. Its partnership with IC suppliers will also be discussed as two semiconductor manufacturers will be on hand on the booth each day of the exhibition to present reference designs in cooperation with Würth Elektronik.
Exhibition highlights
Brand-new products include the WL-ICLED RGB LEDs with integrated circuits (IC). These pixel-controlled components combine red, green, and blue LED chips and a pre-programmed IC. SMT-capable digital isolators for signal transmission applications up to 150 Mbps will also be displayed to the public for the first time. Other product highlights include the WE-MAPI, WE-HEPC, and WE-XHMI high-temperature power inductors, and the WE-BMS transformer for battery-management systems. Further eye-catching points of the presentation will be the WRIS-RSKS thick-film resistors, whose high degree of sulfur resistance making them ideal for industrial applications. Additionally, in the area of mechanical components, the lead-free SMT spacers make it considerably easier to manufacture stacked circuit boards. Also shown will be four new series of products in the portfolio of durable aluminium hybrid polymer capacitors.
Because the IQD Frequency Products company is a co-exhibitor this year, further attention-drawing products include quartz crystals and oscillators. This Würth Elektronik eiSos Group affiliate will be presenting a series of quartz crystals embedded in 4-pad SMT ceramic cases with an extended operating-temperature range from -40°C to 125°C.
The service area also has a novel feature to present: The REDEXPERT online simulation tool; now expanded with the MagI³C power module designer feature, which enables the swift and simple integration of a power module into an application without the need for specialist DC/DC converter skills.
Conference paper on EMC
The company’s resident EMC expert, Dr. Heinz Zenkner, will also make Würth Elektronik’s special contribution at the embedded world conference. The paper, titled “EMC Compliant Industrial Electronic Design“, will be presented on April 11, 2024 from 9:30am to 1:00pm. This technical article discusses interface electronics and EMC filter concepts that suppress both transient interferences as well as interference emissions at frequencies above 1 GHz.
“We see ourselves as the developer’s partner of choice, and not only do we deliver components ex stock without minimum order volumes, we also provide tools like REDEXPERT and personal support right from the circuit design stage, to help create high-quality and sustainable products hand in hand with our customers. This is why we attach such great importance to service and support,” says Alexander Gerfer, CTO of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group, describing the thematic orientation of the company’s embedded world presentation.
April 11 2024 is Student Day at the exhibition, and here, Würth Elektronik will be offering a special programme. Information and registration options can be retrieved at the following link: https://www.we-online.com/en/news-center/events/student-day
Aside from its presence at the exhibition stand, Würth Elektronik will have its Show Truck in attendance. Located in the Exhibition Park, this will be a further popular venue for talks and encounters.
WASHINGTON – The Printed Circuit Board Association of America welcomes the CHIPS for America program action to make available $300 million via a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for domestic research and development activities to accelerate domestic capacity for advanced packaging substrates and substrate materials.
Integrated circuit substrates are a critical part of the technology stack that powers the microelectronics that make modern life possible. Semiconductors, substrates and printed circuit boards (PCBs) make up the stack that every electronic device needs to function.
PCBAA Executive Director David Schild said, “This is an important expansion of the work being done at the CHIPS program to reshore the industries we invented here in America but long ago offshored. To build a secure and resilient supply chain for all elements of the technology stack, we need a robust American capacity to manufacture all three: semiconductors, IC substrates and PCBs. That’s why we say ‘Chips Don’t Float’. The third element of the technology stack also needs government investment. We are calling on Congress to pass H.R. 3249, the Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act, which would provide $3 billion to fund factory construction, workforce development and R&D along with a 25% tax credit for purchasers of American-made PCBs and substrates.”
NORTHFIELD, MN – All Flex’s Rigid Flex Center of Excellence has recently expanded expedited services for their rigid flex customers.
Recent capital improvements in All Flex Solutions’ rigid flex manufacturing facility are helping to accelerate production lead times on rigid flex designs. All Flex Solutions recently installed and qualified an innerlayer factory allowing them to issue materials to the floor and complete innerlayers in hours instead of days. The reduced cycle time gets product into lamination faster to complete the remainder of the manufacturing cycle.
Matt Tannehill, President of the Rigid Flex Center of Excellence commented “we’ve always been capable of building very high quality, very high reliability rigid flex circuit boards. A couple of months ago we defined a set of criteria, that would allow us to support faster turn cycles for our partners. We know that if we help our customers prototype and de-bug their parts at the beginning, we’ll likely have a partner when it comes to production volumes. This service will help us serve our customers better and collaborate with them on their initial designs.”
The quick turn service is based on capacity loading and material availability but offers designers of rigid flex printed circuits expedited services – typically two to four weeks after approval of artwork.
To learn more about All Flex Solutions rigid flex manufacturing, please contact Chris Eisenberg at (507) 664-7332 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Visit All Flex Solutions online at AllFlexInc.com.
