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Challenges for high density PoP (package-on-package) utilizing SoP (solder-on-pad)
Joanna Kristine Wildhart and Moody Dreiza
As the popularity for PoP increases, especially in the cellular and MP3 markets, so does the need for increased functionality, performance and memory. This trend towards more complex memory is resulting in the need for finer pitches between the top and bottom packages. On the bottom package, the trend towards more functionality and extended logic utility is driving the need for stacked die. These two trends are conflicting, since the finer pitch on the top package reduces the standoff height between the top and bottom package. Read
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"REACH for the sky…"
Joe Fjelstad
This month we take a slight diversion from the normal topics to take a look at the European Union's REACH regulatory system for chemicals, which came into effect in June of last year, one year after its controversial RoHS legislation rolled onto the scene. There has been a lot of talk of REACH of late and a good deal of concern registered by some, mostly because there is concern that common sense might once again wind up a victim, but it appears that there is something positive to be said for this legislation. A little background is in perhaps order to understand better what is in the offing. Read
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Asymtek Appoints Chris Brown, Regional Sales Manager, UK and Ireland
In his new role, Brown will identify new business opportunities, help customers achieve their dispensing goals and oversee the region’s sales distribution network.
SMTA announces two free interactive events to be featured at SMTAI 2008
The conference and exhibition will be held at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on August 17 - 21.
Kyzen to Participate in Elnitec Cleaning Seminar
Kyzen Corporation will present during the Scandinavian Electronic Cleaning Seminar, scheduled to take place on May 21 and 22, 2008 at the Hotel Scandic Järva Krog in Stockholm, Sweden.
Messago and Global SMT magazine present The Bob Willis Process Advice & Defect Clinic
Stand 205 Hall 9 at SMT/HYBRID/PACKAGING 3rd to 5th June 2008 Germany.
Control Micro Systems Announces New Partnership with ETEK Europe, Ltd
Control Micro Systems, Inc., the American leader in PC board laser marking technology, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Etek Europe Ltd.
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Issue 8.19
May 16, 2008
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