Circuits Assembly Announces 2024 Service Excellence Award …
Oct 22, 2024 · CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY today announced the winners of its 32nd annual 2024 Service Excellence Awards (SEAs) for electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers and electronics assembly equipment, materials and software suppliers.
IDC: Global Semiconductor Market to Grow by 15% in 2025
Dec 16, 2024 · The global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) will continue to rise, growing by over 15% in 2025, according to IDC ’s latest Worldwide Semiconductor Technology Supply Chain Intelligence report.
Filling the Gap: Underfill Materials Dispensing for Electronics
Dec 3, 2024 · The benefits of capillary flow underfills on solder joint reliability. In electronics manufacturing, underfill refers to a material that is applied to fill the gap between a semiconductor device, such as flip-chip assemblies, ball grid arrays (BGA), or chip-scale packages (CSP), and the substrate, such as a PCB or flex circuit.
SIA Releases 2024 State of the Industry Report
Sep 12, 2024 · WASHINGTON – The Semiconductor Industry Association has released its annual State of the Industry Report, highlighting opportunities for continued growth and innovation across the semiconductor industry and notes current and upcoming challenges to the industry’s sustained success.. Last year, industry global sales reached $527 billion and nearly 1 trillion semiconductors were sold globally ...
Identifying Solder Mask Problems with Simple Tests - Circuits …
Aug 30, 2024 · Diagnosing sources of crazing, delamination and peeling. In printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, solder mask integrity is paramount. This protective layer, designed to shield the copper surfaces and prevent solder bridging between components, plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and functionality of electronic devices.
Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - PCBAA Names First Executive …
Nov 2, 2022 · WASHINGTON, DC -- The Printed Circuit Board Association of America has named David Schild as the association’s first executive director. PCBAA is a consortium of U.S.-based companies that support U.S. domestic production of printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Semiconductor Equipment …
Dec 10, 2024 · Circuits Assembly Magazine online Magazine. TOKYO – Global sales of total semiconductor manufacturing equipment by original equipment manufacturers are forecast to set a new industry record, reaching $113 billion in 2024 and growing 6.5% year-over-year, SEMI announced in its Year-End Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast – OEM Perspective at SEMICON Japan 2024.
PCB West 2024 Registration Best in 5 Years
Oct 16, 2024 · Registration for the technical program of PCB West held last week grew 9.6% year-over-year, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced today. Overall exhibition and conference registration rose nearly 4% for the annual event, which is held in the Silicon Valley each fall.
VSI Announces Philippines Expansion - Circuits Assembly
Sep 3, 2024 · Circuits Assembly Magazine online Magazine. KUALA LUMPUR – VS Industry has leased 52,700 sq. m. of space in the ALogis Santo Tomas industrial park in Batangas, Philippines, to build a new manufacturing facility in the country.
When to Downsize Solder Paste Powders
Nov 1, 2024 · As components shrink in size, the demand for finer solder pastes increases. But the selection of solder paste is not just about matching component size; it’s also about optimizing printing and reflow processes to prevent defects and ensure reliability. Here we explore the significance of solder paste powder size, particularly when and why manufacturers should consider downsizing from ...