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Characterization of PCB
Material & Manufacturing
Technology for High-Frequency
concepts like industry 4.0, internet of Things, m2m
communication, smart homes and communication
in, or to cars are maturing. all these applications
are based on the same demanding requirement—
a considerable amount of data and increased data
transfer rate. These arguments present major chal-
lenges to PcB design and manufacturing.
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Flex Market
Evolution
Flex circuits are designed to solve electronic pack-
aging and assembly problems, solve interconnec-
tion issues, assist in miniaturization, and provide
a dynamic electro-mechanical solution. They
are configured with repeatable conductors that
foolproof assembly errors. Flex is used in designs
where standard PcBs, connectors and cable as-
semblies just don't provide the right electrical or
mechanical solution.
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Automotive Technology:
The Next Driving Force in
Electronic Manufacturing
The devices we have come to expect in luxury and
high-end vehicles are now becoming available
and even common in lower priced ones. While
that significantly increases automotive electronic
device manufacture volume, the next wave will
dwarf what we have experienced to date.
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Detroit vs. Silicon valley:
What's Driving the
Proliferation of Automotive
Electronics?
For the past several decades, modern cars have not
changed much. They have four wheels, an engine,
a radio (possibly even an 8-track) and seatbelts.
over time, however, cars' electronics parts have
evolved faster than any other part of a car with en-
hancements like power windows, power mirrors,
seat heaters and gPS navigation.
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