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Reliability and Failure Mechanisms of Laminate Substrates in a Pb-free World

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Reliability and Failure Mechanisms of Laminate Substrates in a Pb-free World

Especially with the new lead free solders, getting the correct temperature profile is more important than ever.

The plated thru hole has changed considerably in 50 years of electronic packaging, but in its many forms remains the most common interconnection in 1st and 2nd level electronic packaging, and is still one of the most feared in terms of reliability. The transition from the original solder filled holes to BGA wiring vias, subcomposite buried vias, and today�s microvias has resulted in many new failure mechanisms, not only in the copper interconnections but also in the surrounding laminate, especially with Pb free reflows.

Credit / Source: Kevin Knadle Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc.

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Exposing the Myth: The Value of Branding in B2B Markets

A brand is the most important strategic asset your business will ever possess. Yet ask even the most experienced marketer and they will struggle to communicate the concept in a single sentence. Furthermore, if you were to approach the majority of today�s business-to-business organisations, they would probably tell you that branding finds little application in a market allegedly filled with dispassionate decision makers. However, an increasingly competitive market landscape is eroding this reality � if, indeed, it ever existed. B2B marketing must follow the example of its consumer-focused counterpart and embrace the notion that a strong brand has the power to differentiate, build and protect those it represents in the face of incessant commoditization.

Credit / Source: Protean Marketing Inc

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Seminar/Course | Premier EDA Solutions Ltd.

Tue, May 19, 2009 | Stone House Hotel, Stone, UK

A two-day course providing an intermediate level of training in PCB design. Ideal for electronics engineering graduates, electronics technicians and draughtsmen wishing to enhance their skills... »»

Reliability of Reworked Lead-free Assemblies

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Tue, May 12, 2009 | Online

This seminar will present strategies for obsolesence management. The Mitigation of Obsolescence Cost Analysis (MOCA) software will be presented with its use in assessing obsolesence stratigies... »»

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Trade Show/Exhibition | Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH

Tue, May 05, 2009 | Nuremberg, Germany

Europe`s leading event for System Integration in Micro Electronics - presents the latest trends, developments and up-to-date solutions. With foreign companies accounting for 35% of the exhibitors, the event offers a wide and international spectrum... »»

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Manage and perform preventative maintenance activities of equipment. Experience in DEK, Fuji CP4 and 6, Heller Reflow and Electrovert soldering machine...»»

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