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Part 2 of 3: Trends in advanced IC packaging

Friday, February 19, 2010
By John H. Lau, Cheng Kuo Lee, C. S. Premachandran, Yu Aibin
Part 2 of 3: Trends in advanced IC packaging

Here's a book excerpt from "Advanced MEMS Packaging," written by experts in the field. The book details the latest cutting-edge microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) packaging techniques such as low-temperature bonding and 3-D packaging. It can certainly serve as a valuable reference for those faced with the challenging problems created by MEMS devices and packaging. Part... »

Part 1 of 3: Trends in advanced IC packaging

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
By John H. Lau, Cheng Kuo Lee, C. S. Premachandran, Yu Aibin
Part 1 of 3: Trends in advanced IC packaging

Here's a book excerpt from "Advanced MEMS Packaging," written by experts in the field. The book details the latest cutting-edge MEMS packaging techniques such as low-temperature bonding and 3-D packaging. It can certainly serve as a valuable reference for those faced with the challenging problems created by MEMS devices and packaging. Parts 1 &... »

Analysts take on Apple’s iPad

Friday, January 29, 2010
By Gina Roos
Analysts take on Apple’s iPad

The launch of the Apple iPad has resulted in an outpouring of opinions -- good and bad. Find out what key market analysts including DisplaySearch, In-Stat, iSuppli, and Strategy Analytics have to say about Apple's latest creation. »

Managing design and supply complexity in automotive electrical/electronic systems

Tuesday, January 5, 2010
By Chris Burns, Director, Global Innovation, E/E Architecture and Core Engineering, Delphi Packard Electrical/Electronic Architecture
Managing design and supply complexity in automotive electrical/electronic systems

Managing complexity: it's not as tangible as a cable, connector, electrical center, or electronic module, but it is one of the critical services electrical/electronic (E/E) architecture suppliers like Delphi provides alongside these intricate components and systems. Without it, serious problems can result in terms of design, quality and delivery. With it, the right... »

Top 15 articles for 2009

Thursday, December 24, 2009
By Gina Roos
Top 15 articles for 2009

I would like to thank all our readers and advertisers for your support during the launch of Electronics Advocate this year. Here's a list of our top fifteen stories of 2009 (from Aug. to Dec.). Wishing you all a happy holiday season and prosperous New Year! »

“Green” is the new gold

Wednesday, December 2, 2009
By Gina Roos
“Green” is the new gold

From eco-friendly computers and displays to smart-grid and renewable energy devices, this new "green" industry may deliver tremendous growth opportunities for the electronics industry. »

PFC sheds light on THD

Wednesday, November 25, 2009
By Michael O'Loughlin, applications engineer, Texas Instruments
PFC sheds light on THD

Worldwide legislation is addressing the use of PFC in offline power supplies to conserve energy resources, forcing power-supply manufacturers to have some type of PFC in their designs. This article addresses the misconception by some designers that an input current THD of less than 10% is required. »

Silicon-based EMI filters reduce cost, improve receiver sensitivity in wireless handsets

Thursday, November 12, 2009
By Tim Micun, director of marketing, Mobile Protection Products, California Micro Devices
Silicon-based EMI filters reduce cost, improve receiver sensitivity in wireless handsets

This article compares the performance and total cost of ownership of ceramic-based versus silicon-based EMI filters for wireless handsets, including a BOM analysis of two handset models conducted by California Micro Devices and iSuppli. »

Application-specific capacitors: A custom fit for any application

Thursday, November 5, 2009
By Mark Waugh, senior product manager, Murata Electronics North America
Application-specific capacitors: A custom fit for any application

We have all heard the tagline, "there's an app for that." Not only is it catchy, but it demonstrates how we as consumers are now looking for specific, not general, products that meet a variety of our needs. As engineers we are no different, trying to find new ways to customize and tailor... »

Weathering the recession storm, Part 4

Monday, November 2, 2009
By Gina Roos
Weathering the recession storm, Part 4

If there is one thing that leading suppliers in the electronics industry agree on is that the downturn hit fast and steep. As a result, most suppliers moved quickly to reduce cost by consolidating plants, cutting their employee headcount, and pruning product lines. Here's our interview with Allan Lam, Fairchild Semiconductor's EVP, worldwide sales... »

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