ORANGE COUNTY, CA – The PCEA's Orange County chapter will host a lunch 'n learn meeting on Feb. 23 featuring two guest speakers, Oak-Mitsui Technologies' Bob Carter and Quantic Ohmega's John Andresakis, to explore the advances in the technology of embedding resistors and capacitors.

The meeting will be held at the Santa Ana Elks Lodge's Emerald Room, located at 1751 S. Lyon Street in Santa Ana, CA.

Topic: Embedded Passives
Learn the benefits of designing with internal resistors and capacitors

Presentation: Embedded Capacitance and Improved Power Delivery
Speaker #1: Bob Carter, VP-Business Development & Technology - Oak-Mitsui Technologies
This presentation provides an overview/definition of the different types of embedded capacitance as well as fundamentals of power distribution network design for high-speed digital circuits. Bob will also cover how it is used in various types of practical applications such as MEM’s and RF modules. Using ultra-thin power and ground plane pairs as embedded capacitance layers provide superb electrical performance with regards to charge delivery. There are particular benefits for reducing or mitigating noise and improving logic transitions. Performance, manufacturability, reliability and cost analysis will be discussed.

Presentation: Designing with TCR Thin-Film Embedded Resistor Foil
Speaker #2: John Andresakis, Business Development Director - Quantic Ohmega
John will present an overview of thin film embedded resistors and educate us on the applications showing the advantages and reliability by designing with this technology. Improvements in signal integrity can be achieved and embedded resistors can eliminate many SMT components to free up surface space while improving performance and reliability. We will learn about power handling of embedded resistors to aid in thermal management. Designers will learn about the various types of designs, including RF and Microwave applications, which can greatly benefit from adopting embedded resistor technology.

Agenda:
Arrive and grab your badge and lunch 11:30
PCEA update and introductions 11:45 - 11:55
Speakers’ presentation 12:00 - 1:20
Q & A discussion 1:20 - 1:25
Raffle for $1,000 in door prizes 1:25 - 1:30

The cost to attend the Lunch ‘n Learn event will be $15 at the door.

RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than noon Wednesday, Feb. 22, to allow organizers to get an accurate headcount for attendees.