High-Density Interconnect Technology: An Overview - Circuits …
Feb 1, 2024 · Design and manufacturing considerations for HDI PCBs. High-density interconnect (HDI) technology has been a major enabler of advancement in the electronics industry, providing the dense interconnections and intricate circuitry needed to create state-of-the-art electronic devices that are tightly packed with miniaturized components and 2.5-D/3-D ...
Low-Temperature Solder: Challenges, Opportunities and …
Mar 1, 2024 · Low-temperature soldering (LTS) is a rapidly developing field with several potential benefits to the electronics industry. These benefits include reduced warping of components and substrates, lower energy consumption and reduced material costs. The lack of a standard solder alloy and the unique properties of emerging alloys, however, require development of new fluxes and processes for success.
Koh Young Debuts Zenith Alpha 3-D AOI - Circuits Assembly
Published: 03 October 2019. Zenith Alpha 3-D automated optical inspection (AOI) incorporates a “Smart and Dynamic” feature set, plus quality optimization technologies. Collects, analyzes and manages data in real-time to dynamically formulate a multifaced view of the assembly process. Provides reliable 3-D measurement and supports KSMART ...
Understanding and Eliminating Mid-Chip Solder Balls - Circuits …
Mid-chip solder balls are most often observed with passive devices, specifically, resistors and capacitors. Since these chips have terminations on each end, solder paste material is deposited on two corresponding pads on the board; an open space of solder mask-defined PCB lies between them. In most cases, once the passive component is placed ...
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Benchmark Reports 8.6% Decline in Q3 Revenue. TEMPE, AZ – Benchmark Electronic's third quarter revenue of $658 million represented a decline of 8.6% from the same quarter in 2023. Syrma Aims for $1B in Sales by FY27. CHENNAI, INDIA – Syrma SGS Technology is targeting $1 billion in revenue by 2027 and is evaluating manufacturing ...
Identifying Solder Mask Problems with Simple Tests - Circuits …
Aug 30, 2024 · Solder mask check wipes. These wipes are designed for a quick qualitative test to identify undercured solder mask on PCBs. To use, remove a wipe from the package, ensuring the package is resealed. Rub the wipe on the PCB with moderate pressure for …
Top 50 EMS Companies Surpassed $457B in Revenue - Circuits …
Apr 10, 2023 · NEVADA CITY, CA – The top 50 EMS companies in the world accounted for $457 billion in revenue in 2022 – an increase of $40 billion from 2021, according to a report from Manufacturing Market Insider. Top 50 sales expanded dramatically from the previous year, exceeding the growth of the OEM market by more than double.
BGA Voiding: What’s Important? - Circuits Assembly
This means that to exceed 25%, a single void, or the addition of the areas from several smaller voids is, in reality, quite large, and works out to be equivalent to a single void with a diameter that is half the diameter of the ball (FIGURE 1). Figure 1. 25% voiding in a BGA ball shown as either a single void or the sum of several smaller voids.
Ex Key Electronics Plant Shutting Down - Circuits Assembly
Nov 2, 2020 · by Mike Buetow. JEFFERSONVILLE, IN -- Square E LLC is shutting down its EMS plant here, closing the book on an operation that lasted more than 40 years. The company has changed hands several times over the years. Founded as Key Communications Service in 1976, it was sold to ProxyMed in 1998. It was then repurchased in 2004 for $5 million by Tom ...
Virtex Acquires Circuit Technology - Circuits Assembly
Published: 04 March 2019. by Mike Buetow. MERRIMACK, NH -- Virtex Enterprises has acquired Circuit Technology, a contract manufacturer of high-mix, low-volume production of mission-critical products. Virtex, which is owned by Insight Equity Holdings, did not disclose financial or other terms. Merrimack, NH-based Cirtech was founded in 1984 and ...