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Crosshatched Planes in Impedance-Controlled Flex-Rigid PCBs
While RF purists may feel discomfort at the thought of using crosshatch as a high-frequency return, using crosshatched planes on flex and flex-rigid PCBs is a realistic method of keeping impedance-controlled traces at a manufacturable dimension and retaining the desired flexibility of the assembly.
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The Next Stage of Assembly: 3-D and Solder-Free
Solder-free and 3-D assembly will help bridge the performance and density gaps needed to extend Moore's Law, as lithography on silicon runs out of steam. It will offer America the chance to restore her electronic manufacturing mojo and provide for her security. Please, America, don't miss this chance to leap-frog the rest of the world!
Timing is Everything in Controlled Impedance Fabrication
According to Mark Thompson, timing can make or break your controlled impedance board. With many jobs going through turnkey environments, late communication about impedance issues takes valuable time out of the fabrication process and can delay delivery of product, leaving the end-user and the turnkey assembler unhappy.
Low-Pressure Molding Update
Editor Joe Fjelstad talks with Calvin Mackenzie of LPMS and Doug Downie of Bostik about a new low-pressure molding process. The new process allows resins to be extruded at approximately 70 psi to encapsulate fragile PCBs and flexible circuits.
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E-Paper Display Market to Reach $2.6 Billion in 2015
A new report from NanoMarkets, predicts that e-paper will generate $2.6 billion in 2015. NanoMarkets expects considerable success for e-paper in the future based on the fact that it has features that no other display technology can equal.
The Hot Sectors in Asian Printed Electronics
There are about 3,000 organizations worldwide actively involved in the development of printed electronics. By number of organizations, Europe has the edge over the U.S., then comes Asia. However, this disguises the fact that those involved in Asia tend to be large conglomerates that can invest much more than those in the West.
The Future of Plastics-Based Electronics
The conversion of light into energy and electrical conductivity is part of the future for a plastics industry undergoing massive change. Flexible plastics-based solar cells, printed batteries, smart materials or bio-analysis on a plastic chip will be much in demand in the near future.
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Aegis Weapon System Verified During Navy Ship Trials in Korea
The Republic of Korea ship Sejong the Great, supported by the U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin, successfully completed a three-week series of trials for the ship's combat system.
Northrop Grumman's Q2 Sales Up 3%
Northrop Grumman Corporation reported that second quarter 2010 earnings from continuing operations increased to $711 million, or $2.34 per diluted share, from $368 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2009.
Teledyne Acquires Labtech Microwave
"By expanding our presence in Europe, Labtech is a welcome addition to our portfolio of businesses," said Russell Shaller, VP and GM of Teledyne MEC. "Coupled with our Teledyne Cougar microwave component business in the U.S., Labtech's component business augments our already strong position in the field of custom, high-performance microwave components."
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Viking Systems, Boston Scientific Extend Supply Contract
Viking Systems, Inc. announced today an extension of its supply contract with Boston Scientific. Based on the continued success of Boston Scientific's SpyGlass(R) Direct Visualization System, the companies agreed to extend the term of the supply agreement through May 2012.
iNEMI Workshop to Focus on Medical Electronics Packaging Technologies
The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI), an industry-led consortium, is sponsoring a workshop on the technical and regulatory challenges anticipated in the implantable and portable segments of the medical electronics industry.
GeckoSystems, Sprint to Expand Elder Care Robot Trials
GeckoSystems Intl. Corp. announced today that Sprint Nextel Corporation, a major US telecommunications company, has extended contractual terms and conditions accepted by GeckoSystems such that the expansion of their world's first elder care robot trials can be achieved in a more timely fashion.
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