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'Crippling' Tariffs Crush Sales Sentiment in April, ECIA Says

'Crippling' Tariffs Crush Sales Sentiment in April, ECIA Says

02 May 2025

ATLANTA -- Calling the tariffs levied by the US and China "crippling," the Electronic Components Industry Association said sales sentiment plummeted i...  Read More...

After the Applause: A Newcomer's Wrap on PCB East 2025

After the Applause: A Newcomer's Wrap on PCB East 2025

01 May 2025

As the booths are rolled up and the last coffee cup is cleared from the Boxboro Regency, I find myself reflecting on my first PCB East (https://www.pcbeast.com)...  Read More...

Siemens to Acquire Wevolver; Steve Flagg and Bram Geenen Comment

Siemens to Acquire Wevolver; Steve Flagg and Bram Geenen Comment

01 May 2025

MUNICH – Siemens Digital Industries Software announced its intent to acquire Wevolver, a move that will enhance its previous acquisition of Supplyframe platform...  Read More...

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FEATURES

Component Land Patterns: A Primer

Component Land Patterns: A Primer

A manufacturer’s perspective on determining parts layout. A land pattern refers to the footprint or layout of surface-mount components on a printed circuit boa...  Read More...

For Design Tools, Another Record. Can It Last?

For Design Tools, Another Record. Can It Last?

If a recession is indeed ahead, Wally Rhines thinks the PCB design software industry is a “great place to hide.” The figure tells the story: sales of printed c...  Read More...

Are You Using Too Many Vias?

Are You Using Too Many Vias?

Conventional wisdom regarding via count is wrong. Here’s the proof. Conventional wisdom has suggested: The cross-sectional area of a via should have at least ...  Read More...

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PRODUCTS

Jiva Materials Launches RPCB PCB

Jiva Materials Launches RPCB PCB

Jiva Materials RPCB has a 67% smaller carbon footprint compared to FR-4. Is said to be fully compatible with low-temperature soldering and standard PCB assembly...  Read More...

IMS Launches 20-GHz Temperature-Variable Attenuators

IMS Launches 20-GHz Temperature-Variable Attenuators

IMS AV-0607-C temperature variable attenuators for RF power amplifiers, broadcast equipment and multiband communication systems feature low-noise, thin-film con...  Read More...

Vishay Upgrades LTO Series Thick-Film Power Resistor

Vishay Upgrades LTO Series Thick-Film Power Resistor

Vishay LTO 150H resistor handles higher pulse energy for protection in high-stress environments. Absorbs up to 75J/0.1s and dissipates 150W at 45°C, with low th...  Read More...

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