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Can Apple’s Investment Announcement Be Believed?
Can Apple’s Investment Announcement Be Believed?
Apple on Monday announced plans to invest some $500 billion and and hire 20,000 workers in the United States over the next four years. The centerpiece of the splashy news is a future 250,000 sq. ft. factory in Texas where[…]
Created on: Feb 25, 2025
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Ramp-to-Peak: The First Thought in a Reflow Profile
Ramp-to-Peak: The First Thought in a Reflow Profile
Ramp-to-peak (RTP) or ramp-to-spike (RTS) have become the favorite reflow profiles. To achieve a RTP profile, simply maintain a constant heating slope (delta temperature/delta time). A ratio of from 1° to 3°C/sec has been shown to be effective. This preferred ratio[…]
Created on: Feb 10, 2025
Feb 10, 2025 -
In Memoriam: Jim McElroy
In Memoriam: Jim McElroy
So sorry to share the news that Jim McElroy, founding chief executive of iNEMI, has passed away. I truly enjoyed Jim, and even though I probably ticked him off a time or two with things I wrote, he was such[…]
Created on: Jul 22, 2024
Jul 22, 2024
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