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COLLEGE, MD – The Korea Testing Laboratory has selected DfR Solutions to develop nondestructive techniques for detecting PCB plating defects.

DfR Solutions will determine the severity of the defects (plating voids, insufficient plating thickness, etc.) and their impact on the reliability of the PCB by monitoring the electrical performance during accelerated life testing.

Once manufacturers understand how defects influence time to failure and how they are detected, a robust QC standard can be developed. KTL is a testing and certification body in Korea, established for the purpose of improving industrial technology and global competitiveness.

DfR provides quality, reliability, and durability research and consulting for the electronics industry.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – The second quarter is looking good for Tripod Technology. A 15% to 20% rise in second-quarter revenue is forecast on an increase in panel, notebook and handset demand, reports DigiTimes.

Panel controller board shipments are expected to grow 50% from the first quarter, and HDI board orders are coming in from Taiwan notebook makers.

The company reported April consolidated revenues up 2% from March to NT$2.55 billion (US$77.44 million). May revenues are expected to remain level, says DigiTimes.

Beginning in June, Tripod plans to start shipments to its new customer base in the US, according to DigiTimes. It is also looking to acquire orders from China handset makers.