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WEBSep 26, 2024 — Do Trace Coatings or Via Fillings Improve (Thermal or Electrical) Conductivity? Coating traces or filling vias is usually a wasted expense. We are often dismayed by the number of individuals (and especially board manufacturers) who suggest... Printed Circuit Design and Fab online Magazine
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WEB4 days ago — Through its novel automation, Summit’s Chicago plant is proof-positive. In 1979, Eagle Electronics laid its foundation in printed circuit board manufacturing, and by 1985, it established its current site in Schaumburg, IL, just a few miles from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport. The journey since then has been one of resilience and transformation ...
The 5 Pillars of PCB Design Best Practices - pcdandf.com
WEBMay 4, 2023 — I'll do that by breaking down PCB design best practices into five categories, or what I refer to as the five pillars. Digitally integrated and optimized: Under this pillar, I'll cover electromechanical co-design, design and manufacturing, library and data management, work-in-progress data management, and PLM integration.
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WEBPublished: 01 August 2024. An electronics startup is developing AI-driven design software that lessens manual intervention. The role of artificial intelligence in PCB design is a growing topic of debate throughout the industry, with discussions ranging from the previous inadequacies of autorouting, the best methods for training it, and its ...
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WEBAI: The Shiny New Tool in the Engineer's Toolbox. Searching for components and automating schematic capture are just two of the ways AI will be implemented in PCB design.
Printed Circuit Design & Fab Online Magazine - Balancing …
WEB3 days ago — A symmetrical build is one of the keys to minimize board warpage. A stackup’s construction should be balanced to keep board warpage within IPC specifications. In general, the following parameters must be symmetrical with respect to a fictitious center plane of the board: Dielectric thickness. Buildup of the dielectric.
New Reports from DoD and Congress Call for More American ...
WEBJan 18, 2024 — “Report after report coming out of Washington highlights our overreliance on Asia for microelectronics and the pressing need to make more printed circuit boards and substrates in America," said PCBAA Executive Director David Schild. "The current situation puts our national and economic security at risk. Congress and other agencies of government must act to reduce our dependency on foreign ...
Printed Circuit Design & Fab Online Magazine - 2021 Magazine …
WEBApril 2021. Artificial intelligence in electronics design. Nonlinear regression for determining PCB finish thicknesses. Keeping the PDN running smoothly. Eliminating electrical interference on PCBs. Laser depaneling. Automating data package processes. Laws of physics applied to printed circuit boards.
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WEBSep 23, 2024 — Category: Design News. Published: 07 August 2024. PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The exhibition floor space is sold out for PCB West, the largest exhibition and conference for printed circuit board design, fabrication and assembly in the Silicon Valley, Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) said today. It …
Driving PCB Manufacturing Innovation and Efficiency
WEB3 days ago — Summit Interconnect has positioned itself as a PCB manufacturing powerhouse, with an extensive customer base that spans over 400 businesses, primarily serving the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) sector, which makes up about 70% of its revenue. Quickturn projects, often requiring …