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In every industry, there is a gap between conception and execution. It doesn't take long in this business to learn that ideas are essential, but they're usually the easiest part of the process. Putting a worthwhile idea into action can be exciting, challenging, and humbling. One of our customers found a small but critical error to their dismay. The ground plane that should have served as a signal return path was missing between ...
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Is there a test to confirm the precise solder alloy used on an assembled PCB? We need to rework components on assembled circuit boards but have no reference for the solder alloy, so we are not sure what rework temperatures will be needed.
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We’re excited to be exhibiting at IPC APEX this year! Visit our team at Booth #937 on the tradeshow floor and learn more about our latest innovations. Don't miss Jeff Ferry, President of Circuit Technology Center, as he presents "The Economics of Component Salvage and Reuse" during Session 6: Solder Processes & Reliability on March 18 at 2:00 PM. We look forward to connecting with you!
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A manufacturer of outdoor electronic billboards had hundreds of circuit board assemblies that were returned from the field. They all required removing and replacing a faulty 44-pin fine pitch QFP device, however, the boards were encapsulated entirely with a 0.20" thick silicone ...
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In "The Jetsons," a classic cartoon series about the 21st Century, "Rosie the robotic maid" seamlessly switches from vacuuming the house to cooking dinner to taking out the trash. But in real life, training such a general-purpose robot remains an enormous ...
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"For our next vacation, I'm taking the family to Wall Street. They've got the most terrifying roller coaster I've ever been on!"
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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Trivia
Arrange these Roman Numerals from largest to smallest value: L, X, D, C
See the answer below.
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Quote of the Week
"You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do."
Henry Ford
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