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EoPlex QFN packaging with thin green leadframe

10/15/2010 

EoPlex Inc. debuted a high-performance, clean-tech lead carrier for semiconductor packaging. EoPlex xLC is reportedly a cost-effective replacement for the leadframes currently used in quad flat pack no-lead (QFN) packages.

3D architectures for semiconductor integration and packaging: Conference preview

10/14/2010 

The International Conference "3-D ARCHITECTURES FOR SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATION AND PACKAGING" will take place December 8-10, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport Hotel. Check out the planned keynotes and topics of the conference.

IMI adds SATS PSi to gain power semiconductor share

10/12/2010 

The AYALA group’s electronics unit, listed Integrated Microelectronics Inc. (IMI), has completed its $30-million acquisition of PSi Technologies Inc.

Probe supplier Cascade Microtech targets lower costs and increased access

10/11/2010 

Cascade Microtech Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCD) announced new programs to drive down ownership costs and provide customers with increased access to experts in probe technology. The new programs involve direct sales channels and a repair program, among other efforts.

austriamicrosystems extends beyond standard foundry offering into advanced packaging

10/07/2010 

austriamicrosystems Full Service Foundry introduced "More Than Silicon," a comprehensive service and technology package that goes beyond standard foundry services. Foundry customers receive access to leading-edge technology add-ons, advanced packaging services, and dedicated support engineers to enable first-time-right designs.

IC sockets business report released

10/05/2010 

Global Industry Analysts released a report analyzes the global market for IC sockets in US$ Million by dual in-line memory module sockets, production sockets, test/burn-in sockets, and others. Regional IC sockets markets are analyzed as a consolidated whole with no granular level breakup offered by product group/segment. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2006 through 2015.

Paste print tool uses embedded electronics for finer pitches

10/01/2010 

DEK has launched ProActiv process technology to enable electronics manufacturers to print pastes with high-density heterogeneous PCBs and ultra fine pitch assemblies such as advanced package assembly. DEK has launched ProActiv process technology to enable electronics manufacturers to print pastes with high-density heterogeneous PCBs and ultra fine pitch assemblies such as advanced package assembly.

Microelectronics partnership for Harris, EI

09/29/2010 

Endicott Interconnect Technologies Inc. (EI) entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Harris Corporation to jointly develop innovative microelectronic solutions and collaborative services for new products serving key markets and customers. 

IWLPC speaker Mackie will cover low-alpha assembly materials for wafer-level packaging

09/28/2010 

Indium Corporation’s global product manager, Andy C. Mackie, Ph. D., MSc, is presenting at the International Wafer-Level Packaging Conference (IWLPC) October 11-14, 2010 in Santa Clara, CA.

Picotest Signal Injectors improve regulator, power supply test accuracy

09/27/2010 

Picotest released a new family of Signal Injectors, or adapters, to improve voltage regulator, LDO, and power supply testing accuracy. Increased bandwidth and higher resolution measurements are enabled for PSRR, stability, crosstalk, reverse transfer, input impedance, Bode plots, and crosstalk tests along with non-invasive in-circuit testing (ICT) for load transients, stability and output impedance. Picotest released a new family of Signal Injectors, or adapters, to improve voltage regulator, LDO, and power supply testing accuracy. Increased bandwidth and higher resolution measurements are enabled for PSRR, stability, crosstalk, reverse transfer, input impedance, Bode plots, and crosstalk tests along with non-invasive ICT for load transients, stability and output impedance.

Reinforced thermal interface material integrates nylon mesh layer

09/24/2010 

Fujipoly released Sarcon 100GR-FL, a low resistance, durable thermal interface gap filler pad. The gel-like material is manufactured with an integrated nylon mesh layer that prevents distortion and stretching during die-cut operations.

SEMICON Europa plans dedicated semiconductor packaging and test track

09/24/2010 

The advanced packaging and test track of SEMICON Europa will deal with the industry shift away from high-lead solders, digital test and testing integrated analog/mixed-signal packages, package design in the electronics design workflow, and LEDs, among other topics.

IMAPS International Symposium on Microelectronics: Reasons to attend

09/23/2010 

3D Semiconductor Integration, Next Generation Materials, Photovoltaics, Advanced Assembly & Packaging to be Highlighted at IMAPS 2010 International Microelectronics Conference.

LCP QFN packaging tech supports finer pitch, thinner leadframes

09/23/2010 

LCP based QFN semiconductor packages.RJR Polymers debuted a new-generation LCP quad flat-pack no-lead (QFN), air-cavity package that will support finer lead pitches, thinner leadframes and shorter wire bond lengths in a near hermetic, ROHS-compliant solution.

Fujitsu renews packaging license with Tessera on original terms

09/22/2010 

Under the agreement, Fujitsu is licensed to Tessera's semiconductor packaging technology covering a broad range of chipscale and multi-chip package types.

Conflict minerals and the electronics supply chain: Where we stand now and what the future holds

09/21/2010 

New requirements are coming on-line for manufacturers of products containing tin (Sn), tantalum (Ta), gold (Au), tungsten (W), or any other “conflict metals.” If the electronics industry thinks that the SEC regulations will only impact publicly traded companies, they need to think again.

Thermal gap filler provides electrical isolation with high tolerance stack-up

09/21/2010 

Laird Technologies released the Tflex XS400 Series thermal gap filler, a compliant elastomer gap filler for moderate thermal performance with a thermal conductivity of 2.0W/mK. This soft interface pad conforms with minimal pressure, resulting in minimal thermal resistance even at low pressure with little or no stress on mating parts.

Thin wafer handling: Analysis of wafer-support tooling for stencil-print coating of thinned wafers

09/20/2010 

Jeff Schake, et al, DEK Printing Machines, discuss the flatness characteristics of available wafer pallets, and use them in an experiment with thinned wafers in automated printing. With thin wafers, and the requirement for low coating thickness, the wafer-support tooling surface metrology should have an appreciable impact on coating thickness control.Jeff Schake, et al, DEK Printing Machines, discuss the flatness characteristics of available wafer pallets, and use them in an experiment with thinned wafers in automated printing. With thin wafers, and the requirement for low coating thickness, the wafer-support tooling surface metrology should have an appreciable impact on coating thickness control.

Proteus Biomed chooses IC test house Integra for new designs

09/20/2010 

Integra Technologies, IC test and evaluation services provider, was selected by Proteus Biomedical for development and production test of their new integrated circuit (IC) designs for future medical electronics products.

KaiSemi FPGA-to-ASIC chip conversion service

09/17/2010 

An in-house tool allows KaiSemi to perform automated FPGA-to-ASIC conversion, creating fully compatible replacement chips.




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