PC and Tablet Shipments Expected to Grow in 2024, Says IDC
Dec 5, 2024 · The global market for personal computing devices, including PCs and tablets, is set to grow 3.8% in 2024, reaching 403.5 million units, according to the latest forecast from IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker.
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 ...
What’s Your 2025 PCB Buying Strategy?
Dec 3, 2024 · The industry will face old and new challenges in the new year. This year’s supply chain issues and looming economic uncertainty have many PCB buyers wondering about 2025.
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.
Scanfil Acquires Asia-Pacific Manufacturer SRXGlobal
Oct 3, 2024 · Scanfil has announced the acquisition of SRXGlobal and its factories in Melbourne, Australia, and Johor Bahru, Malaysia, for €23.3 million ($25.7 million).
Mycronic Releases MYPro A40SX and A40LX Pick-and-Place …
Dec 6, 2024 · Mycronic's MYPro A40SX and A40LX are the latest additions to its MYPro A40 pick-and-place platform, equipped with new MX7 high-speed mounthead technology.
IPC Releases “J” Revisions to 2 Electronic Assembly Standards
Apr 8, 2024 · BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC has announced the release of "J" revisions for two standards often used together for the manufacture of electronic assemblies.
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 …
IFC Considers $150M Investment in Salcomp India Expansion
Apr 5, 2024 · CHENNAI – International Finance Corporation is weighing a potential $150 million investment into the India subsidiary of Salcomp, a Finnish electronics manufacturing services company.
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.