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WB Article 1 Wire Bonding: Modern Applications, Technology Trends and Cost Considerations Introduction Wire bonding has long been the dominant method for connecting semiconductor dies to package lead frames and circuit boards, particularly in Chip-on-Board (COB) technology, where the die is directly mounted onto the PCB. Wire bonding for COB became popular in consumer electronics, such as calculators and early digital devices due to its reliability and cost efficiency in mass production. Over time, wire bonding COB evolved to meet the Read Article
Hidden Costs Engineering and Procurement Inefficiency The Hidden Costs of Engineering and Procurement Inefficiency Making proactive supply chain decisions starts with how your engineering and procurement teams work together. Hardware company leaders often say, "I want supply chain decisions made earlier in the process without taking up our electrical engineers' time for procurement." And that's the ideal. But your team harbors a dark secret: That's not always possible. The problem? Electrical engineers are already spending as much as a quarter of their time Read Article
Fight Against Counterfeit Components and How AI Can Help The Fight Against Counterfeit Components and How AI Can Help Counterfeit components are a continuing concern. Even the most vigilant companies can fall prey to fake parts despite stringent quality controls, as counterfeit components are nearly indistinguishable from genuine ones. For supply chain professionals, the ability to identify and prevent counterfeit components from entering production is vital. Failure to do so can result in product failures, financial losses, and even legal repercussions. This Read Article
Strikes, Hurricanes, and Typhoons vs Supply Chain What To Do When Strikes, Hurricanes, and Typhoons Shut Down Your Supply Chain In our interconnected world, supply chains serve as the vital arteries of global trade. However, they are also highly vulnerable to disruptions from natural disasters like hurricanes and typhoons, as well as human factors such as strikes. These events can halt production, delay shipments, and lead to significant financial losses. Building a resilient supply chain is not just a strategic advantage but a necessity. This article explores key Read Article
EMI Series Part III Mastering EMI Control in PCB Design: How to Choose the Stackup for EMC Design One of the most important concepts to master when designing PCBs that outperform in terms of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the choice of the layer stackup of the PCB. Figure 1 - Layer Stack Manager tool in Altium Designer This becomes one of the most significant aspects as it tightly relates to the containment of the electromagnetic fields in our PCB design. In this third article of the Mastering EMI Control in PCB Design series, we are Read Article
Solar Energy’s Explosive Growth Is Surprising Everyone Solar Energy’s Explosive Growth Is Surprising Everyone Every day, the sun delivers an astonishing 173,000 terawatts of energy to Earth — over 10,000 times the energy consumed by all of humanity. Once a niche technology, solar power now leads the way in the push to replace fossil fuels. Its current explosive growth is nothing less than incredible, smashing all analysts predictions. Photovoltaic (PV) panels, which convert sunlight into electricity, have significantly improved in efficiency, and the Read Article
Growth Prospects for GaN and SiC Semiconductors Growth Prospects for GaN and SiC Semiconductors The semiconductor world is abuzz with gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC). Word is GaN and SiC are ready to disrupt the long-standing reign of silicon. It’s in the spotlight because we're talking about major leaps in efficiency and performance that are already impacting major industries, including electric vehicles, renewable energy, and consumer electronics. Why is this such a big deal? As we race towards more compact, powerful, and Read Article
Chiplet Will 2025 Be the Year of the Chiplet? As we approach 2025, the semiconductor industry is at the initial stage of a monumental shift toward chiplet technology. While 2025 won't be the year chiplets come to dominate the market, it will mark the beginning of a decade-long transition that will see chiplets change the face of electronics design and manufacturing. This evolution builds upon the trends we discussed earlier this year in Why Future Electronics Designs Might Be Chiplet-Based Read Article
00:34:36 Taking the Next Step: Growing Beyond KiCad with Altium Join our upcoming webinar to discover how Altium Designer can transition your KiCad projects without any data loss Watch Video
Automating Requirements: How Altium 365 is Changing Engineering Automating Requirements: How Altium 365 Is Changing Engineering Unlock the power of Altium 365 with automated requirements management! In this episode of the Altium OnTrack Podcast, host Zach Peterson sits down with Louise Linblad, VP of Product for Systems Engineering, and Gonçalo Ivo, Head of Product for Requirements & Systems Portal, to explore the revolutionary new tool for automating requirements within the Altium ecosystem. Discover how Altium 365 Requirements & Systems Portal is designed to streamline Read Article
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