IPC standards ensure quality, reliability, and consistency in PCB design, manufacturing, and assembly. This guide covers key standards like IPC-A-610, IPC-2221, and IPC-J-STD-001, their importance, best practices, compliance challenges, and certification benefits.
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Nordic Semiconductor Introduces NTN Support and SIM Solution at Embedded World 2025
A countersink in PCB design is a conical recess that allows flat-head screws to sit flush with the board surface. This article explores countersinks vs. counterbores, when to use them, IPC standards, manufacturing considerations, and best practices to ensure reliable, cost-effective PCB designs.
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The guide to understanding the current state of the art in hardware & software for Edge AI.
While rooted in historical necessity, date codes are being rendered antiquated by modern practices and standards.
The Importance of Traceability in Semiconductor Reliability and Supply Chain Resilience
Cornell scientists have developed a novel technique to transform symmetrical semiconductor particles into intricately twisted, spiral structures – or “chiral” materials – producing films with extraordinary light-bending properties.
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This article explains, how is a microprocessor different from an integrated circuit, exploring their key differences, architectures, technological advancements, and potential applications.
Researchers have developed a drastically smaller and more energy efficient method of creating coveted photon pairs that influence each other from any distance. The technology could transform computing, telecommunications, and sensing.
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