Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Printed circuit board",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release PCB laminate is made for high-power LEDs from
Laird Technologies, which we summarised at the time by saying "Environmentally friendly laminate is designed to keep bright and ultrabright LED light engines burning brighter, longer and uniformly".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Antenna chip works deep indoors from
Siano Mobile Silicon: "Covering the entire UHF spectrum, from 470 to 870MHz, the SMS8022 supports digital TV technologies such as DVB-T, DVB-H, ISDB-T, FLO and ATSC".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Avago Technologies
concerning its ACPL-M43U, M46U and M61U
- take a look at Digital optocouplers have industrial specs
which says: "Wide temperature optocouplers are extremely reliable and ideal for use in applications that operate in harsh industrial environments".
Take a look also at the news release from Fastrax, GPS receivers simplify the design process,
as well as Kit has designs on MCUs for motion control from Luminary Micro,
and Complex controller board stretches expertise from Endicott Interconnect Technologies.
See also:
Test technologies keep up with design complexity
(January 2008)
Eric Starkloff highlights five trends he expects will significantly influence the test and measurement industry over the next three years
Microcontroller reference designs ease evaluation
(January 2008)
Innovasic's reference designs and modules help fido1100 microcontroller users to perform rapid prototyping and performance evaluation
Linear current sensors meet automotive demands
(January 2008)
The ACS714 and ACS715 linear current sensors both consist of a precise, low-offset, linear Hall sensor circuit with a copper conduction path located near the surface of the die
Embedded power provides true design flexibility
(January 2008)
Two integrated switching regulators address the industry's growing need for efficient high-power-density designs
Backplane connectors are easy on dughtercards
(December 2007)
The Z-Pack TinMan connector design offers a fully protected right-angle receptacle for use on daughtercards where handling damage can be a concern
ADCs and FPGA enhance multiband transceiver
(December 2007)
Pentek has significantly boosted analogue performance in the Model 7141 so that the signal-to-noise ratio and the spurious free dynamic range are improved
Cool kit evaluates frugal FPGAs
(December 2007)
Kit showcases the ultra-low-power attributes, flexible implementation options and battery-saving advantages of Igloo FPGAs for portable applications
Equaliser supports all 10G/8G interface standards
(December 2007)
Flexible high-speed equaliser extends the reach of printed circuit board signal channels, such as backplanes or active copper cables
Tactile switches are tuned for sound
(December 2007)
C+K is also able to ensure continuity of sound when a printed circuit board is populated with a number of switches
Miniature bayonet connectors meet military specs
(December 2007)
Connectors are equally suitable for industrial applications where high reliability and cost effectiveness are prime requirements
Daughtercard connectors handle high temperatures
(December 2007)
Edgecard connectors facilitate the reliable connection of motherboards to 2.36mm daughtercards
Convertors are smaller than the norm
(December 2007)
Maintaining the industry standard pinout makes the convertor an ideal drop-in replacement for existing designs
Website eases PCB specification
(November 2007)
Interactive calculation page allows almost all the technical capabilities of a modern printed circuit board to be chosen
Optical inspection innovations in Munich
(November 2007)
AOI for post-reflow inspection is designed on a flexible platform that is easy to use, helping manufacturers keep pace with the fast-changing demands of surface mount technology
Low-cost Bluetooth system boosts headset quality
(November 2007)
The Broadcom BCM2044S uses a ROM-based architecture to implement its SmartAudio noise and echo reduction algorithms, enhancing audio quality without adding additional costly components
Development system tracks designs for testability
(October 2007)
XJTAG 2.0 has a raft of new features, including automated JTAG chain discovery and setup, a built-in netlist explorer, optimised memory test and real-time design for test coverage tracking
Pressure film boosts capacitor reliability
(October 2007)
Pressurex tactile surface pressure-indicating film is used to ensure manufacturing tolerances for capacitors produced by SB Electronics
Boundary-scan system supports Intel's IBIST
(October 2007)
IBIST leverages the boundary-scan IEEE1149.1 specification as the hardware and software communication methodology for accessing and controlling its embedded on-chip capabilities
Signal-conditioning equalisers for the long run
(October 2007)
A new programmable quad equaliser extends the reach of high-speed serial buses up to 10Gbit/s data transmission rates, while consuming only 94mW per channel
Connectors come in multiple configurations
(October 2007)
The PCB mount series' cantilever contacts offer a reliable connection in a wide array of high-reliability, or high-cycle mother-daughterboard applications
Test socket aids mass production
(October 2007)
The Quatrix Kelvin QFN test socket allows chipmakers to migrate Kelvin-configuration testing of QFN packages from the lab to mass production
Report details solder joint vibration resistance
(September 2007)
Lab publishes findings of vibration tests on lead-free solder alloys, using traditional SnPb alloy as a benchmark
System eases PCB design
(September 2007)
Automated Design for Manufacturing (DFM) allows PCB designers to receive manufacturing design feedback within one hour
Compliant pin connectors handle tough applications
(September 2007)
Onanon's innovations in compliant pin technology are made possible by its highly automated, close-tolerance milling manufacture
Multimedia system suits low-cost handsets
(September 2007)
NXP's solution allows handset OEMs/ODMs to deliver rich, multimedia content to entry-level mobile phone users
Products keep LED heat down
(September 2007)
The 8940 thermally conductive adhesive tape manages thermal transfer away from the LED into the designated heat sink
Online surveys to create defects database
(August 2007)
The NPL electronics interconnect team is asking the industry for help in compiling an online database of component, printed circuit board and solder joint defects
SMT headers suit lead-free soldering
(August 2007)
Picoflex Vertical SMT headers from Molex can withstand reflow at temperatures up to 260C
Integrated circuit suits vibration motors
(August 2007)
A soft-switching algorithm is used to reduce audible switching noise and EMI interference
News on the Printed circuit board: world outlook from Visant Strategies
(August 2007)
Report finds the PCB industry still faces many challenges in keeping pace with rapid evolution within the electronics industry at large
PCB expansion targets Iberian Peninsula
(August 2007)
New office in Spain will expand support to Spanish, Portuguese and French markets
Interconnection process promises a revolution
(August 2007)
An 'evolutionary' technology for both printed circuit boards and PCB assemblies promises to dramatically improve the way electronic products are made
Equalisers extend reach for PCBs and HDMI
(August 2007)
Power-saver equalisers outperform competing passive equalisers and are more versatile and easier to use than active equalisers
Single-piece upgrade for busbar connector
(July 2007)
Second-generation busbar connector uses a new one-piece contact that reduces the cost compared with the two-piece contact used in the original design