SMT Solver: Choosing the Right Defect

January 17, 2020 | Ray Prasad, Ray Prasad Consulting

Ray Prasad addresses some key issues that are important for all of us to be aware of and learn about, especially for managers in SMT assembly and engineers who aspire to be future managers. Topics covered include choosing the right defect and developing a DFM and process recipe.

New From I-007e Micro Webinars: The 5-Minute Webinar Series

January 15, 2020 | I-Connect007 Editorial Team

I-Connect007 takes the on-demand webinar to a new level. A perfect companion to our I-007 Micro eBook series, these bite-sized webinars are released weekly, exclusively at I-Connect007, and are also available all at once for those who can’t wait for the next installment.

Sensible Design: Top Tips for Conformal Coating Selection

December 31, 2019 | Team Electrolube, Electrolube

Over the past few months, I have covered the topic of conformal coatings in as much depth as possible. In this column, I’m going to explore some of the essential factors for designers in coating selection. As we have all...

X-Rayted Files: Will Radiation Damage My Electronic Component?

December 17, 2019 | Bill Cardoso, Creative Electron

Before I start talking about radiation damage on electronic components, let me warn you: if you are looking for a simple “yes” or “no” answer to the question, "Will radiation damage my electronic...

Powerful Prototypes: Cost Reduction in Design

December 11, 2019 | Duane Benson, Screaming Circuits

Getting custom electronics manufactured is not cheap, fast, or easy. Fortunately, there are ways to keep costs down and yields up without adding cost. Duane Benson shares six ways to keep costs down and yields up that you can do...