PMP market set for boom as CE growth slows.(MARKET WATCH)
EL SEGUNDO, CA -- While growth in the overall consumer electronics
equipment and related semiconductor markets is slowing, iSuppli Corp.
(isuppli.com) analysts say there is hope for more . . .
Reports: electronics equipment market slowing.(MARKET
WATCH)
LOS ALTOS, CA -- World equipment production demand will slow
somewhat this year, rising 6.8% after a 9.1% advance in 2006, according
to Henderson Ventures' (hendersonventures.com) April forecast. . . .
Industry market snapshot.(MARKET WATCH)
INDUSTRY MARKET SNAPSHOT
Book-to-bills of various components/equipment.
NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR.
Semiconductor equipment (1) 0.96 1.01 1.04 0.98 . . .
New orders & production surge, inventory reduces.(MARKET
WATCH)
TEMPE, AZ -- U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in April for the
third straight month, while the overall economy grew for the 66th
consecutive month, says ISM (ism.ws). The PMI index surged . . .
Search and navigate.(MARKET WATCH)
SEARCH AND NAVIGATE
Trends in the U.S. electronics equipment market (shipments only).
% CHANGE
JAN. FEB. (r) . . .
Let the sunshine in.(OUR LINE)
AS WE ENTER summer 2007 the European Union's initiatives for
eco-design of energy using products, known as the EuP directive, is
about to come online. The European Union member states have until . . .
Understanding differential pairs and differential signals: just
don't think "differential mode." It will help keep
differential
QUESTION FROM KELLY in Boston: I'm confused about differential
signals. When the signal in the two channels is a 0 to 1 V signal in one
and a 1 V to 0 signal in the other, everyone calls this a . . .
Altium Designer 6's intelligent interactive routing system
has been enhanced with a new interactive length-tuning tool for
high-
Altium Designer 6's intelligent interactive routing system has
been enhanced with a new interactive length-tuning tool for high-speed
designs. It reportedly allows designers to quickly optimize and . . .
Product support for the ARM Cortex-M1 processor is
available.(INDUSTRY-STANDARD PROCESSOR)
Product support for the ARM Cortex-M1 processor is available. The
ARM Cortex-M1 processor reportedly extends the range of the ARM Cortex
family and enables OEMs to standardize around a common . . .
Keratherm 86/77 provides electrically conductive bonding sites on
a flexible, thermally conductive material that can be attached
Keratherm 86/77 provides electrically conductive bonding sites on a
flexible, thermally conductive material that can be attached to
non-linear, heat spreading structures. Is a flexible thermal . . .
[E.sup.3].series 2007 is said to have advancements relating to
3rd party integration and increased ease of use and productivity.
[E.sup.3].series 2007 is said to have advancements relating to 3rd
party integration and increased ease of use and productivity. Reportedly
includes enhancements to the certified SAP interface, . . .
The Technic EBA (Electrochemical Bath Analyzer) is available for
all Technic acid copper plating chemistries and reportedly util
The Technic EBA (Electrochemical Bath Analyzer) is available for
all Technic acid copper plating chemistries and reportedly utilizes a
combination of AC and DC voltammetry to provide accurate . . .
BluePrint for PCBs Version 1.7 is said to deliver customer
enhancements as well as general product quality improvements to incre
BluePrint for PCBs Version 1.7 is said to deliver customer
enhancements as well as general product quality improvements to increase
the product's usability, stability and market reach. Version . . .
UV Curing Unit.(off the SHELF)
The Accu-Cure UV Curing Unit now comes in a compact unit designed
to fit in smaller-than-average footprints, making it especially well
suited for lab environments and testing areas, as well as the . . .
Curing oven profiles.(off the SHELF)
A new application is available for the C-Sun SMO-7A oven. With the
requirement for via fills to be cured at specific temperatures profiles,
C-Sun has incorporated new features into their . . .
Dispense valve.(off the SHELF)
The 775 dispense valve is used to deposit accurate amounts of all
flow-able materials. The valve is said to feature precise, easily
adjusted control over both the rate the material flows and the . . .
PCB production in January 2007: revenues post double digit
growth.(THE FLEX MARKET)
JANUARY'S PCB PRODUCTION data was released by The Japanese
Ministry of Trade and Industry (METI) recently. Below is a synopsis of
the report:
January PCB revenue posted a 5.1% or 79.61 billion . . .
Moving forward, moving up? Situated in a new location, CPCA again
impresses. But SEMI warns of the threat to China's growth.(CPC
The resonant message voiced the week of the annual CPCA Show came,
curiously enough, from the head of a co-located trade show.
Noting that China offers a profound opportunity for . . .
Can R&D consortia increase the PCB industry's innovation
output? Collaborative research provides an economical avenue that
foste
Collaborative research offers attractive potential for companies.
In theory, it is a way to share and reduce the costs, risks and
uncertainties of R&D. It can help eliminate duplication of . . .
Oxide replacement for high temperature applications: increased
high temperature stability enhances adhesion in RoHS compliant la
The industry requirement to meet the demands of lead-free
applications has challenged many areas of PCB fabrication and design.
This has incited a rapid influx of new and improved dielectric . . .
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