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PCB Chat

Recorded conversations and interviews on electronics design and manufacturing with the editors of PCD&F/Circuits Assembly, brought to you by the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA)

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12:19

PCB Chat: The Screwups Episode 5

PCB Chat ·

2020/02/02

Chris Nash is product manager for Indium’s PCB assembly solder paste, where works with the R&D team and provides technical advice in the selection, use, and application of solder paste and flux to electronics assembly customers throughout the world. He is also a certified Six Sigma Green Belt from Dartmouth College’s Thayer School of Engineering and a Certified SMT Process Engineer. He talks about solder paste insufficients caused by printing with PCB Chat host Mike Buetow.

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32:34

PCB Chat Episode 50: George Milad of Uyemura

PCB Chat ·

2020/01/20

In this episode, George Milad, national accounts manager of technology at Uyemura and co-chair of the IPC Plating Processes Subcommittee, explains nickel corrosion, how it occurs and new methods of mitigation, and how the IPC-4552 ENIG specification is being revised to reflect new corrosion analysis requirements. Hosted by Mike Buetow.

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55:46

Reliability Matters: Episode Episode 32: A...

PCB Chat ·

2020/01/15

Greg Smith and Tony Lentz talk with Mike Konrad about stencil design and how to reduce voiding. Voiding is a key concern in specific electronic applications including automotive and LED electronic manufacturing. Greg and Tony published a paper titled "Root Cause Stencil Design for SMT Component Thermal Lands," which is available here: https://tinyurl.com/szx3xt8.

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07:43

PCB Chat Episode 49: Wally Rhines/Q3 2019 EDA Market...

PCB Chat ·

2020/01/07

Wally Rhines, CEO emeritus of Mentor and former chairman of the ESD Alliance, reports on the third quarter 2019 EDA market results with PCB Chat host Mike Buetow.

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59:02

Reliability Matters: Episode 30: A Conversation about...

PCB Chat ·

2019/11/27

Heller Industries CEO David Heller joined the family business in 1987, 27 years after its founding. David shares what reflow ovens were like at the beginning stages of surface mount technology and the numerous technological changes required along the way with Reliability Matters host Mike Konrad.

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58:15

Reliability Matters Episode 28: A Conversation with...

PCB Chat ·

2019/11/05

In the second of this two-part interview, Mike Konrad talks with IPC's Brooke Sandy about the IPC Apex Expo technical program.

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55:21

Reliability Matters Episode 27: A Conversation with...

PCB Chat ·

2019/10/29

In the first of two episodes, Mike Konrad interviews IPC technical program manager Brook Sandy about the upcoming IPC Apex Expo. Episode 27 is all about Apex in general, including the technical sessions and keynote speakers.

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01:02:49

Reliability Matters: Episode 26 - Alun Morgan of Ventec

PCB Chat ·

2019/10/22

Alun Morgan and Mike Konrad talk cars, and the increased reliability expectations associated with their electrical systems. The electronics in modern vehicles provide an unpresented level of safety, not just for the driver, but for those people and objects around the vehicle. Because our cars go in and out of harsh environments, the circuit assemblies within the car are subjected to heat, humidity (and other sources of moisture), which contribute to reliability and therefore safety. They discuss one

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17:46

PCB Chat Episode 48: Dr. Puneet Gupta of UCLA

PCB Chat ·

2019/10/14

According to Puneet Gupta, Ph.D. and his colleagues at UCLA including Subramanian Iyer, Ph.D., the printed circuit board is a constraint on electronics size and speed. And the solution is to get rid of it. The professors have developed a method to replace PCBs with an all-silicon technology, called silicon-interconnect fabric, which allows bare chips to be connected directly to wiring on a separate piece of silicon. The wiring between chips on fabric is at the nanometer scale, much like the wiring

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42:05

Reliability Matters: Episode 25: An Interview with...

PCB Chat ·

2019/10/08

Indium's Kay Parker discusses SMT solder paste printing and her experience as a new engineer in the electronics assembly industry with Mike Konrad. Kay is a technical support engineer based at Indium headquarters in Clinton, NY. In this role, she provides guidance and recommendations to customers related to process steps, equipment, techniques, and materials. She is also responsible for servicing the company’s existing accounts and retaining new business. She joined Indium as a college intern

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12:21

PCB Chat Episode 47: Hemant Shah of Cadence

PCB Chat ·

2019/10/02

Hemant Shah of Cadence joins PCB Chat host Mike Buetow to discuss the latest upgrades to the Allegro ECAD tool, including new features for signal integrity and power integrity (SI/PI).

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01:03:19

Reliability Matters Episode 24: Teradyne's Mark Levin...

PCB Chat ·

2019/09/24

A conversation with Teradyne manager of reliability Mark Levin and senior software engineering manager Jon Bodin about reliability, DfM, and their new book Improving Product Reliability and Software Quality: Strategies, Tools, Process and Implementation, 2nd Edition.

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58:54

Reliability Matters Episode 23 - A Conversation about...

PCB Chat ·

2019/09/13

Mike Konrad talks testing printed circuit assemblies with Datest president Robert Boguski.

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21:56

The Screw-Ups, Episode 4: Solder Wetting

PCB Chat ·

2019/09/10

Solder wetting, dewetting and ultra fine pitch powders are the focus of the latest episode of The Screwups, with Tim O'Neill of AIM Solder sharing insights on from the factory floor with host Mike Buetow. Arnold Schwarzenegger* makes a guest appearance. *Not the real Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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13:17

PCB Chat Episode 46: Jeroen Leinders and Chris...

PCB Chat ·

2019/09/09

Jeroen Leinders is global eCADSTAR Solutions Leader and Chris Hambleton is engineering general manager at Zuken. In the past few weeks, Zuken announced a new platform called eCADStar. They provide an overview of the embedded browser, new touchscreen interface, and collaboration features of the new mainstream ECAD platform.

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58:51

Reliability Matters Episode 22 - A Conversation about...

PCB Chat ·

2019/08/26

On this episode, we’ll be discussing surface adhesion. What makes a surface more adherable, what makes it less adherable, and most importantly, how can one determine a surface’s adhere-ability (is that a word?) before applying a coating.

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25:09

PCB Chat Episode 45: Greg Papandrew of Better Board...

PCB Chat ·

2019/08/16

Greg Papandrew has more than 25 years’ experience selling PCBs directly for various fabricators and as founder of a leading distributor. He is cofounder of Better Board Buying, a new company that helps printed circuit board buyers understand how to improve their procurement practices. He talks about ways buyers can develop closer, more cost-effective relationships with fabricators and gives a preview of his new e-book and his upcoming workshop at PCB West in September with PCB Chat host Mike

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22:41

PCB Chat Episode 44: Jack Herring of Jiva Materials

PCB Chat ·

2019/08/13

Jack Herring is the inventor of Soluboard, a new circuit board substrate that is said to be completely recyclable through hot water dissolution. He is commercializing the concept through his UK-based company, Jiva. He speaks about the concept, how he came up with it, and the market opportunities with PCB Chat host Mike Buetow.

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01:00:02

Reliability Matters Episode 21- A Conversation with...

PCB Chat ·

2019/08/12

A conversation with Manuel Schöllig of Emil Otto, a German manufacturer of soldering and cleaning materials about cleaning stencils, pallets, fixtures, ovens, and assemblies. There's more to clean than just circuit assemblies. Schöllig reviews many non-assembly cleaning requirements. He also describes a new flux type that reportedly does not rely on heat activation to remove harmful flux activators.

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26:32

PCB Chat Episode 43: Mike Creeden of Insulectro

PCB Chat ·

2019/08/08

Mike Creeden is a veteran design engineer and training specialist, with more than 40 years’ experience across a wide range of companies – from CAD providers to major OEMs to EMS firms and service bureaus. He just joined Insulectro, the materials distributor, as technical director of design education. He talks about lessons learned as an IPC master instructor and his goals of the new Insulectro Design and Education program with PCB Chat host Mike Buetow.

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