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WEBWASHINGTON – Global semiconductor industry sales hit $51.3 billion in July, an increase of 18.7% compared to the July 2023 total of $43.2 bi... BANGKOK – Cal-Comp Electronics reported sales of $975.1 million for the second quarter, a decrease of 10.6% from the same quarter last year.... ROSHEIM, FRANCE – French electronics manufacturer ...
Understanding 3D AOI, What It Is, and What It Isn’t - Circuits …
WEBDec 1, 2013 · Currently, AOI systems come with different levels of 3D coverage for components and solder joints. All 3D systems still offer 2D lighting and 2D inspection. It is for the AOI programmer or the QA department to decide to what extent they’d like to deploy new technology for quality assurance. Contrary to common opinion, the polarity of ...
Continuous Improvement and Mass Inspection - Circuits Assembly
WEBSep 4, 2023 · The goal of utilizing 3-D AOI for mass inspection following secondary assembly wasn't to implement a long-term 100% inspection process for every product. Instead, two 3-D AOI machines have been installed in the secondary assembly area to focus on complex products with low yields. Defect data for all products built are analyzed.
High-Density Interconnect Technology: An Overview - Circuits …
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · Edition Here! 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 semiconductor packages.
Clarifying Through-Hole Fill Levels - Circuits Assembly
WEBOct 22, 2019 · At present, through-hole joint fill requirements and inspection criteria are commonly identified and understood within the J-STD-001/IPC-A-610 specifications. Those indicate Class II/III assemblies should have at least 75% fill, based on the through-hole depth. An oblique angle view x-ray clearly shows the nature and depth of the fill ...
Understanding Electroless Nickel Thickness in ENIG and ENEPIG
WEBMar 31, 2023 · Calculation of Electroless Nickel coating thickness, using XRF, while complicated, can be simplified to a core principle, measuring the amount of mass of material within in a known measurement surface area. The measurement surface area is defined by either the collimator size or polycapillary optic spot size. An XRF instrument observes and quantifies an amount of mass of material(s), uses ...
What is FAI, and What is the Purpose? - Circuits Assembly
WEBThe purpose of an FAI is to provide objective evidence that all engineering, design and specification requirements are correctly understood, accounted for, verified and recorded. 1. These are industry definitions of an FAI and its purpose; however, there is often confusion regarding the definition of a first article inspection and its ...
Fundamentals and Benefits of Vapor Phase Reflow Soldering
WEBMay 16, 2018 · For some types of assemblies, vapor phase does a better job. It’s fast; no inert atmosphere is required, and there is no possibility of overheating the assembly. There are downsides too, and the appropriate reflow technology is based on each particular assembly. Let’s look at both vapor phase condensation heating and …
Emerald EMS Acquires Saline Lectronic, Veris Manufacturing
WEBDec 1, 2020 · Both Saline, MI-based Saline Lectronics and Brea, CA-based Veris Manufacturing are manufacturers of high-mix, low- to medium-volume printed circuit board assemblies and box-builds for high-reliability end markets, including industrial controls, aerospace and defense, and medical. “All of us at Emerald are …
Creation Technologies: Born to Soar - Circuits Assembly
WEBJan 28, 2022 · Under the radar, the newest addition to the $1B EMS club is flying high on A&D. In 2021, with pandemics and parts shortages still grabbing all the headlines, Creation Technologies quietly joined an exclusive club: the $1 billion electronics manufacturing services companies. Fewer than 30 companies in the world are members of such rank, and of those, only two others are privately held.