Minneapolis, MN - The Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) is hosting its SMTA/CAVE Harsh Environment Electronics Workshop on June 28-29 in Indianapolis.  Jointly organized by the SMTA and Auburn University- Center for Advanced Vehicle Electronics, the workshop addresses the concerns related to harsh environment electronics and the challenges facing the electronics community.

It is intended to bring together the needs from end-users with the capabilities of the research community and industrial supply base. In addition, industrial needs for non-automotive vehicle requirements are addressed.

Harsh Environment Electronics Sessions will include:

Thermal Interface Materials

Component Reliability for Harsh Environments

Module Overmolding for Harsh Environments

Systems Design for Harsh Environments

Lead-Free Soldering and Solder Alternatives

Register by May 27 to receive a 10% discount.

Full workshop details and on-line registration can be found at:

http://www.smta.org/education/symposia/symposia.cfm#harsh.