Virtex Acquires Circuit Technology - Circuits Assembly
WEBVirtex Enterprises, a nationwide EMS partner, has acquired Cirtech, a contract manufacturer of high-mix, low-volume products for military and aerospace. The deal supports Virtex's growth and customer focus in the core markets of aerospace and defense, medical, and industrial technology.
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 …
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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 ...
ASMPT Reorganizes American SMT Business - Circuits Assembly
WEBPublished: 04 June 2024. by Tyler Hanes. MUNICH – ASMPT has reorganized its SMT Solutions segment in the Americas (USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil), adding a new division between the North and South America regions. The division of the business, which was previously managed centrally from Suwanee, GA, will allow the company to …
PCB Connect Opens American Headquarters - Circuits Assembly
WEBby Chelsey Drysdale. Taps industry expert William M Hackett to lead the American charge. Stockholm Sweden: Jonas Pettersson, CEO of PCB Connect announced recently the opening of the company’s new North American Headquarters in Sharon, Massachusetts. This will be the Sixteenth global location for the fast-growing printed circuit board supplier.
Solder Pad Coverage with NiAu and OSP Finishes - Circuits Assembly
WEBApr 29, 2019 · In the case of NiAu (FIGURE 1), it is most likely the solder paste will reflow and wet the pad toe area right up to the solder mask. In the case of an organic surface protectant (FIGURE 2), the solder paste will reflow successfully, wetting the termination and pad, forming a reliable joint. However, the solder may not reflow and wet any farther ...
Juki, Sony to Talk SMT Merger - Circuits Assembly
WEBTOKYO -- Juki and Sony today announced the signing of a non-binding memorandum of intent to discuss the possible integration of their respective surface-mount technology equipment and related businesses.A new company is expected to be formed and a deal consummated by September. Under the MOI, Sony EMCS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony, and Juki would integrate their SMT businesses under a ...
Troubleshooting Chip Component Solder Balls - Circuits Assembly
WEBThe component with the solder balling problem was also “billboarding” (FIGURE 1). The billboard defect, in which a chip component stands on its side (unlike a tombstone, which stands on one end), is typically not a reflow problem, but rather a placement issue caused by mispicking the part. FIGURE 1. Component billboarding, where the part ...
Understanding Electroless Nickel Thickness in ENIG and ENEPIG
WEBMar 31, 2023 · Learn how electroless nickel thickness affects the performance and reliability of printed wiring boards with ENIG and ENEPIG finishes. Find out how to measure and correct for phosphorus content in the nickel layer using XRF instruments.
WEBMichael T. Brandt. is a publicity consul-tant to the ESD Association and president of Market-ing Resources Ltd., Rockford, IL; e-mail: [email protected]. This column is a reg-ular contribution of the ESD Association, Rome, NY; (315) 339-6937; e-mail: [email protected].
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