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BANNOCKBURN, IL – A new standard for testing and identifying the worst-case thermal process limitations for all electronic components that may be processed as part of a assembly was released today.
J-STD-075, Classification of Non-IC Electronic Components for Assembly Processes, covers passives, connectors, switches and other devices. The standard was developed jointly by IPC, JEDEC and ECA (Electronic Components Association).
J-STD-075, Classification of Non-IC Electronic Components for Assembly Processes, covers passives, connectors, switches and other devices. The standard was developed jointly by IPC, JEDEC and ECA (Electronic Components Association).
ESPOO, FINLAND – Elcoteq SE has closed on a deal to purchase Philips' flat panel TV assembly operations in Juarez, Mexico. Under terms of the deal, Elcoteq will pay $32 million in cash for certain fixed assets and inventories. The 740 local Philips personnel will become employees of Elcoteq.
WASHINGTON – While enactment of the RoHS Directive made waves, what’s been less visible is enforcement. This week, Fern Abrams, IPC’s director of government relations and environmental policy, discussed the association’s role with regard to RoHS and other looming “green” issues.
