After going several years between updates, IPC has released IPC-2221B, the industry standard for designing printed circuit boards. PCD&F editor in chief Mike Buetow spoke in January with Task Group chairman Gary Ferrari about the critical changes to the spec.

Read more: New IPC Standard is the Ticket to Next-Gen PCB Designs

SAN JOSE – Cadence Design Systems reported fourth-quarter 2012 revenue of $346 million, up 12.3% year-over-year.

Read more: Cadence's Q4 Net Income Up 12.3%

BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC has released the C revision of IPC-7095, Design and Assembly Process Implementation for BGAs.

Read more: IPC Revises BGA Guideline

WASHINGTON -- The US Defense Logistics Agency today issued a brief instituting DNA marking for any company that seeks to supply electronics components deemed to be high counterfeit risks.

Read more: DLA Tightens DNA Mandate for Components