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February 2020 Issue of SMT007 Magazine Available Now
February 3, 2020 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
The February issue of SMT007 Magazine targets finer pitches in manufacturing and packaging. We delve into the dynamics driving smaller components and finer dimensions in board fabrication. We asked where the real challenges are, and some of the answers were surprising. Read it here.
Download your copy today on the virtual newsstand, and available for delivery in your e-mailbox by subscribing here. Be sure to download the PDF to your library for a handy future reference.
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Every Designer Needs to Understand Embedded
02/14/2024 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamIPC’s Kris Moyer teaches design techniques for embedding components, and he’s noticed an upswing in his students’ interest in embedded component design. We recently spoke with him about embedding component design: best practices, pros and cons, and when it makes sense for designers to start embedding.
IPC Standards: Ticket to a Safe Passage
10/26/2023 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamJohn Watson, CID, is a customer success manager with Altium who also teaches PCB design at Palomar College in Carlsbad, California. He’s noticed that most of his students are primarily new to the industry and not familiar with IPC standards. In his classes, he teaches how to use these standards while trying to help students access the documents more easily. When we met with John, we asked him to discuss the importance of understanding IPC standards, the price you’ll pay if you decide not to follow them, and his plans for getting new designers on board with standards as early as possible in their careers.
PCBflow Fosters Collaboration Between Design and Manufacture
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Connect the Dots: Best Practices for Prototyping
09/21/2023 | Matt Stevenson -- Column: Connect the DotsPCB prototyping is a critical juncture during an electronic device’s journey from concept to reality. Regardless of a project’s complexity, the process of transforming a design into a working board is often enlightening in terms of how a design can be improved before a PCB is ready for full production.