SMYRNA, GA – As printed circuit boards face unprecedented demands for size, functionality and cost, the upcoming PCB West 2011 technical conference and trade show offers the experts and information to face the challenge.

PCB West 2011 will be held September 27 – 29 at the Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center and is sponsored by the UP Media Group publications PRINTED CIRCUIT DESIGN & FAB (pcdandf.com) and CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY (circuitsassembly.com).

PCB West 2011 includes a three-day Technical Conference consisting of more than 50 presentations, including more than 10 workshops, panel sessions and half-day seminars. This year’s technical conference features speakers from Texas Instruments, Freescale Semiconductor, Multek and 3-M, and features the ever-popular Rick Hartley, Susy Webb and Gary Ferrari. Topics range from basic design techniques to flex circuit design, advanced RF, signal integrity and high pin count BGA routing.

PCB West 2011 also features a one-day exhibition showcasing the PCB industry’s leading vendors, plus an array of free technical sessions. This year’s conference also includes a special one-day assembly track coordinated by the SMTA Silicon Valley Chapter. Details regarding the conference and exhibition are available at www.pcbwest.com.

Now in its 20th year, PCB West provides show attendees – printed circuit board (PCB) engineers, designers, fabricators, assemblers and managers – with the most targeted conference in the PCB design industry. Registration is now open for PCB West: www.pcbwest.com.

Attendees who register for the conference by August 26, 2011 will receive a $100 discount on select conference packages. Admission is free for the one-day exhibition and other "FREE Wednesday" events (registration is free, but required). To register or learn more about the show, visit www.pcbwest.com.

For more information about PCB West, visit www.pcbwest.com or contact Show Manager Alyson Skarbek at 404-665-7749; askarbek@upmediagroup.com.