The impact of innerlayer copper foil roughness on signal
integrity: smooth copper minimizes signal attenuation at high
frequenci
One of the great things about the electronics industry is that
there is constant and sometimes rapid change across many aspects of the
business. The changes I am referring to generally fall into . . .
Software simulation tools for EMC control of high-speed signals:
using multiple simulation techniques and tools improves modelin
The recent explosion of many high-speed nets on PCBs has created a
significant challenge for the design engineer to meet the requirements
of the commercial standards as well as the specialized . . .
10+ Gb/second signal considerations: improving layout technique
and focusing on physical layer structure can optimize signal
int
With today's high-speed chipsets transmitting data above
10+Gb/s, and rise times going below 30 ps, even small parasitic
inductances and capacitances can degrade a signal and introduce . . .
Breaking old habits: reduce waste and work towards profitable
collaborations that improve your success.(ROI)
EVERYONE KNOWS THAT designers are all a bunch of wing nuts,
fabricators are all bucket shops, OEMs are simply traitors and
assemblers are all out to take advantage of everyone!
Do I have your . . .
DEK named Scanditron as its exclusive distributor for key markets
in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.(IT'S A DEAL)
DEK named Scanditron as its exclusive distributor for key markets
in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. The new agreement will reportedly
enhance service support for customers in these . . .
Sierra Proto Express and CadParts & Consulting formed a
strategic alliance to sell a complete PCB design.(IT'S A
DEAL)
Sierra Proto Express and CadParts & Consulting formed a
strategic alliance to sell a complete PCB design, fabrication and
assembly solution from a single . . .
Cimmetry Systems and LDSI signed a new independent software
vendor agreement where LDSI will embed AutoVue Office, Web Edition,
Cimmetry Systems and LDSI signed a new independent software vendor
agreement where LDSI will embed AutoVue Office, Web Edition, viewing and
annotation capabilities into its web-based document . . .
Intercept Technology Inc. and DesignAdvance Systems Inc. created
a partnership to integrate Intercept Technology's PCB layout
so
Intercept Technology Inc. and DesignAdvance Systems Inc. created a
partnership to integrate Intercept Technology's PCB layout
software, Pantheon, with DesignAdvance's PCB placement design . . .
Aspocomp Group Oyj entered into an agreement with the
group's Taiwanese partner Chin-Poon Holdings to acquire its 49%
minority i
Aspocomp Group Oyj entered into an agreement with the group's
Taiwanese partner Chin-Poon Holdings to acquire its 49% minority
interest in ACP Electronics Ltd., the Suzhou, China based joint . . .
Freedom CAD Services Inc.(FACES)
Freedom CAD Services Inc. announced that Dean Foster has joined the
company as the director of Western Operations. Foster has held numerous
design management and senior roles in wireless, . . .
Merix Corp.(FACES)
Merix Corp. reported that Michael D. Burger accepted the
company's offer to become president, CEO and a member of the board
of directors. Burger was previously president of the Components . . .
Endicott Interconnect Technologies Inc.(FACES)
Endicott Interconnect Technologies Inc. appointed Robert Whitehouse
as director of Engineering. With 25 years experience in the printed
circuit board and substrate fabrication industries, . . .
Celestica Inc.(FACES)
Celestica Inc. has appointed Tony Rakoczy to the role of vice
president, Global Commodity Management. Previously, Rakoczy was
responsible for all aspects of Greater Asia Regional Procurement . . .
Global Innovation Corp.(FACES)
Global Innovation Corp. has named Douglas McBride as vice president
and director of Technology. Most recently, McBride was the general
manager for Atlan Dyess, a distributor of materials and . . .
Events.(HAPPENINGS)(Calendar)
MAY
1-3 SMTA Medical Electronics Symposium
Minneapolis; MN
Contact: Melissa Serres, melissa@smta.org
8-9 IPC International Conference on Lead-Free Materials
. . .
UP Media Group announces major changes for the 2008 PCB design
conferences.(Change Up)
SANTA CLARA, CA -- UP Media Group Inc. (UPMG) has announced that
major changes are planned for its 2008 PCB Design Conferences, starting
with the biggest news: a seasonal switch in schedule for PCB . . .
February 2007 book-to-bill ratios up.(AROUND THE WORLD)
BANNOCKBURN, IL -- IPC, Association Connecting Electronics
Industries, reported the North American rigid PCB industry book-to-bill
ratio for February 2007 climbed to 0.96 while the North . . .
IPC releases 2006-2007 International Technology Roadmap for
Electronic Interconnections.(AROUND THE WORLD)
BANNOCKBURN, IL -- IPC, Association Connecting Electronics
Industries, has released the "2006-2007 IPC International
Technology Roadmap for Electronic Interconnections." Published
every two years, . . .
Mentor Graphics announces winners of its 19th Annual PCB
Technology Leadership Awards.(AND THE WINNER IS ...)
SANTA CLARA, CA -- Mentor Graphics Corp. announced the winners of
its 19th Annual PCB Technology Leadership Awards at a banquet in
coordination with PCB Design Conference West. This year the . . .
IP cameras looking good.(MARKET WATCH)
EL SEGUNDO, CA -- Global video surveillance camera revenue is
forecast to grow to more than $9 billion by 2011, a CAGR of 13.2% from
2006, according to iSuppli (isuppli. com). Video surveillance . . .
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