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BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC has released IPC-4202A, Flexible Base Dielectrics for Use in Flexible Printed Circuitry.
The revision provides data to help determine the capability and compatibility of flexible base dielectric materials in manufacturing flexible printed circuitry and flexible flat cables.
Flexible base material specification sheets have been updated with the newest properties for specification material types, such as polyimide, fluorocarbon and polyethylene teraphthalate films; reinforced epoxy; aramid paper and others.
In addition, dielectric metrics of properties such as permittivity and loss tangents have been expanded to include frequencies of 1 MHz, 1 GHz, and 10 GHz.
The standard establishes current classification system, qualification and quality conformance requirements, and test methods for flexible base dielectric materials.
The revision provides data to help determine the capability and compatibility of flexible base dielectric materials in manufacturing flexible printed circuitry and flexible flat cables.
Flexible base material specification sheets have been updated with the newest properties for specification material types, such as polyimide, fluorocarbon and polyethylene teraphthalate films; reinforced epoxy; aramid paper and others.
In addition, dielectric metrics of properties such as permittivity and loss tangents have been expanded to include frequencies of 1 MHz, 1 GHz, and 10 GHz.
The standard establishes current classification system, qualification and quality conformance requirements, and test methods for flexible base dielectric materials.
TORONTO – Celestica Inc. reported first-quarter revenue of $1.52 billion, up 3.4% year-over-year, citing new wins from existing customers.
Net earnings for the quarter were $25.9 million, up nearly 35% year-over-year.
MINNEAPOLIS – CyberOptics Corp. today reported first-quarter consolidated sales of $12.3 million, up 38% sequentially, and up 183% year-over-year.
Orders for the quarter were up 58% to $17 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2009.
First-quarter operating income was $257,000, compared to operating losses of $1.6 million in the prior quarter and $4 million in the same quarter last year.
Net income was $247,000, compared to net losses of $1.6 million in the fourth quarter and $2.4 million in the first quarter of 2009.
“Sales of alignment sensors to manufacturers of robotic assembly equipment, including Juki and Assembléon, were up 61% from last year's fourth quarter. Sales of inspection systems increased 32% during the same period, paced by orders for our SE500 solder paste inspection system from original design manufacturers in China,” said Kathleen P. Iverson, CEO and chair.
The firm forecasts $16 million to $17 million in revenue for the second quarter.
Orders for the quarter were up 58% to $17 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2009.
First-quarter operating income was $257,000, compared to operating losses of $1.6 million in the prior quarter and $4 million in the same quarter last year.
Net income was $247,000, compared to net losses of $1.6 million in the fourth quarter and $2.4 million in the first quarter of 2009.
“Sales of alignment sensors to manufacturers of robotic assembly equipment, including Juki and Assembléon, were up 61% from last year's fourth quarter. Sales of inspection systems increased 32% during the same period, paced by orders for our SE500 solder paste inspection system from original design manufacturers in China,” said Kathleen P. Iverson, CEO and chair.
The firm forecasts $16 million to $17 million in revenue for the second quarter.
LAS VEGAS – IPC announced the 2010 Best Industry Posters and the winners of the second annual IPC Academic Poster Competition at Apex Expo.
Tied for first place were Christopher Hunt, Ph.D., National Physical Laboratory, for “Solder Joint Reliability from Material Properties,” and David Lee, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, for “Comparison of the Electrochemical and Physical Properties of the Nanocrystalline Copper Deposition in the Fabrication of Wiring Boards.”
From twenty–three industry posters presented, the event’s Technical Program Committee selected the winners through a ballot process.
IPC also held an academic poster competition. Attendees voted on the top three posters, with first place going to Pylin Sarobol, Aaron Pedigo, P.Su, J.E. Blendell, and C.A. Handwerker, Sc.D., from Purdue University for “A Defect Phase Diagram for Tin Whisker and Local Film Properties near Whiskers.”
The same team, with Aaron Pedigo as the main author, took second place for “Tin Whisker Growth Related to the Crystallographic Texture of Sn and Sn Alloy Electrodeposits.”
Amendra Koul from Missouri University of Science and Technology won third place for “Thermal Effects on PCB Laminate Material Dielectric Constant and Dissipation Factor.”
Ten posters highlighting research being conducted at the college level were featured from Auburn University; Missouri University of Science and Technology; Purdue University; University of California, Irvine, and University of Maryland.
Tied for first place were Christopher Hunt, Ph.D., National Physical Laboratory, for “Solder Joint Reliability from Material Properties,” and David Lee, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, for “Comparison of the Electrochemical and Physical Properties of the Nanocrystalline Copper Deposition in the Fabrication of Wiring Boards.”
From twenty–three industry posters presented, the event’s Technical Program Committee selected the winners through a ballot process.
IPC also held an academic poster competition. Attendees voted on the top three posters, with first place going to Pylin Sarobol, Aaron Pedigo, P.Su, J.E. Blendell, and C.A. Handwerker, Sc.D., from Purdue University for “A Defect Phase Diagram for Tin Whisker and Local Film Properties near Whiskers.”
The same team, with Aaron Pedigo as the main author, took second place for “Tin Whisker Growth Related to the Crystallographic Texture of Sn and Sn Alloy Electrodeposits.”
Amendra Koul from Missouri University of Science and Technology won third place for “Thermal Effects on PCB Laminate Material Dielectric Constant and Dissipation Factor.”
Ten posters highlighting research being conducted at the college level were featured from Auburn University; Missouri University of Science and Technology; Purdue University; University of California, Irvine, and University of Maryland.
SAN JOSE – North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment reported $1.29 billion in 90-day average orders for March, up 2.7% sequentially, says SEMI.
Compared to March 2009, orders are up a giant 423%.
Compared to March 2009, orders are up a giant 423%.
EL SEGUNDO – iSuppli Corp. raised its solar forecast, now predicting solar installations will rise to 13.6 GW in 2010, up 92.9% compared to 2009.
A surge in Germany sales and dropping prices prompted the firm to upgrade its forecast of installations of photovoltaic systems this year.
A previous February forecast was 8.3 GW worth of installations in 2010, up 64% from 2009.
Robust market conditions will be seen in the second and fourth quarters, compensating well for slower first and third quarters, says iSuppli.
By 2011, global PV installations will rise to 20.3 GW, nearly tripling 2009 levels.
A surge in Germany sales and dropping prices prompted the firm to upgrade its forecast of installations of photovoltaic systems this year.
A previous February forecast was 8.3 GW worth of installations in 2010, up 64% from 2009.
Robust market conditions will be seen in the second and fourth quarters, compensating well for slower first and third quarters, says iSuppli.
By 2011, global PV installations will rise to 20.3 GW, nearly tripling 2009 levels.
NEENAH, WI – Plexus Corp. posted second-quarter net income of $20.7 million, compared with $5 million in the same quarter last year.
GAINESVILLE, GA – Count On Tools Inc. is offering free trial nozzles for SMT professionals.
Current customers are allowed to request any trial nozzle that they currently do not purchase from the company on a regular basis.
New customers are allowed to request any trial nozzle that fits their individual process requirements and is available in the standard range of products.
For more information, visit www.cotinc.com.
Current customers are allowed to request any trial nozzle that they currently do not purchase from the company on a regular basis.
New customers are allowed to request any trial nozzle that fits their individual process requirements and is available in the standard range of products.
For more information, visit www.cotinc.com.
NEWARK, NY – EMS provider IEC Electronics Corp. reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $25.2 million, up 55% year-over-year.
ST. LOUIS – LaBarge Inc. said it expects to report third-quarter net sales of approximately $74 million, up 7.2% sequentially and up 2.5% year-over-year.
ROSARITO, MEXICO – EMS provider Victron Inc. has opened a 30,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility here.
TAIPEI – EMS giant Hon Hai Group (Foxconn) said it would develop plant factories using solar energy and LED lamps in collaboration with College of Bioresources, Agriculture of National Taiwan University, and Yunlin County Government, say published reports.
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