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The 2005 downcycle in the semiconductor capital equipment market is here. The good news is the current downcycle will be more of a “digestive” phase of the industry’s shallow over-capacity, rather than a deep industry recession as in 2001.

Diving competitions always draw my attention. Having the courage to align one’s body in a head-downward position from a precipice high above the water seems illogical, risky, and difficult.

Next-generation Material Sets

A STRESS-HARDWARE CONCEPT

High Electric-Current Density Testing

New Capillary Addresses Looping Problems

The looming lead-free debacle is driving desperate alternative seekers to find proven lead-free flip chip bumping technologies.

With expanded use of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) containing lead-free BGA components, the challenge remains: how to predict and detect brittle fracture failures.

This article examines results of the board design and process optimization for paste-in-hole (PIH) using lead-free solder.

There is much concern about what will happen when consumer electronics being stored in basements, garages, and attics reach municipal landfills.