MILPITAS, CA – Global silicon wafer shipments are projected to increase 11.8% in 2026 to 14,420 million square inches (MSI), driven by demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, memory devices ...

SEMI expects construction to begin on 20 new 300mm fabs or production lines globally in 2026, followed by another 18 in 2027, excluding facilities dedicated exclusively to research and development. In ...

The course handbook, Printed Circuit Engineering Professional, was authored by Michael Creeden, Stephen Chavez, Rick Hartley, Susy Webb and Gary Ferrari, industry veterans who combined have more than ...

MALTA, NY -- GlobalFoundries plans to build and operate two new semiconductor fabrication plants at its Malta, NY, complex under a US-Japan trade and investment agreement that includes up to $21 ...

AUSTIN TX - High Density Packaging User Group (HDP) and the Global Electronics Association are pleased to announce the release of a new test method, IPC-TM-650-2.2.23, based on the results of HDP’s ...

Stop designing products guaranteed to fail EMC testing. Au: This article emphasizes the need to concentrate on design of transmission lines, or the “spaces,” instead of the “wires.” The industry focus ...

Different types of nickel corrosion and potential mitigation strategies. Electroless nickel immersion gold (ENIG) chemistries were introduced in the mid-1990s to replace electrolytic nickel and gold ...

SHENZHEN -- The board of directors of Shennan Circuits has unanimously approved a major investment to build a printed circuit board fabrication facility in Thailand. The company, through its ...

Tips and tricks for applications of all speeds, from 1MHz to gigabit level. How do you know a high-speed design application from an ordinary one? What qualifies as high speed and when does design ...

The latest release of ExpressPCB Plus layout software, version 3.2.0, brings improved performance and flexibility for designers. Bolsters the support of symbols to achieve improved speed, stability, ...

An overview of standards and guidelines for high-voltage applications. PCB line spacing is relevant to both safety and function when it comes to traces. Comprised of copper, fuses and insulation, a ...