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Nanofluids, Nanogels and Nanopastes for Electronic Packaging

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Nanofluids, Nanogels and Nanopastes for Electronic Packaging

Image: Schematic of a high performance organic flip-chip BGA package on a PWB. This paper discusses polymer based nanogels, nanofluids and nanopastes for thermal interface material (TIM) applications. Nanopaste and nanogel formulated using ncontrolled-sized particles to fill small bond lines is highlighted.

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Authors:	Rabindra N. Das, Varaprasad Calmidi, Mark D. Poliks and Voya R. Markovich
Organisation:	Endicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc.

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SMD Tape Extenders - Are they all rubbish? | Posted by Walkbury

As a high mix, low volume CEM who deal with a lot of free-issued kits, we are heavily reliant on foil (tape cover) extenders. We don't usually bother with splicing as our machine feeders ... »»

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The buyers in our company like to change the PCB finishing because of reducing costs. The proposed change is going from Ni/Au to HASL lead free... »»

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IPC Conference on Printed Electronics: What Does It Mean For the Printed Circuit Board Industry?

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Industry Associations Events

SMTA - Surface Mount Technology Association is a non-profit international association of companies and individuals (totalling 4,000) involved in all aspects of advanced electronics assembly, surface mount and related technologies. Membership Info | SMTA Certification | Bookstore

Next Event: Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium 2011 - Jan. 18

IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries is a US-based trade association dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its nearly 2,600 member companies which represent all facets of the electronic interconnection industry, including design, printed wiring board manufacturing and electronics assembly. Membership Info | Training & Certification Programs | Standards & Publications - Online Store

Next Event: IPC 2011 Winter Interim Standards Development Meetings - Jan. 12

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