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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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01:11:02

RM 138: Hand Soldering and Rework Best Practices

PCB Chat ·

2024/02/27

Today we're diving deep into the world of precision and craftsmanship—two crucial elements in the realm of hand soldering and rework of circuit assemblies.Whether you're a seasoned electronics enthusiast, a hobbyist, or just someone with a curious mind, this episode promises to demystify the art and science behind hand soldering and rework. We'll be exploring the latest tools, techniques, and trends that define this intricate process, shedding light on the unsung heroes who meticulously bring

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01:15:40

RM 137: Building a Sustainable Career with a...

PCB Chat ·

2024/02/20

Today, we delve into the crucial aspects of maintaining well-being on this journey — how to sidestep the notorious burnout, and perhaps more importantly, how to fuel and maintain your motivation. Because, let's face it, the road to creating a meaningful impact can be demanding, and it's essential to navigate it with resilience and purpose. Join Mike Konrad for a conversation with Rick Coulson. Rick recently retired from a 34-year career at Intel, most recently as senior fellow in the Intel Optane

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21:28

PCB Chat 127: David Schild on US Strategy for Supply...

PCB Chat ·

2024/02/14

We welcome back one of our favorite guests, David Schild, the executive director of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America. PCBAA was founded about three years ago to advance US domestic production of PCBs and base materials. The organization is made up of corporate members of all sizes, and includes fabricators, assemblers and suppliers. Schild brings us up to date on the US Department of Defense's National Defense Industrial Strategy, how industrial production is tied to military

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39:52

PCB Chat 126: Andrew Scheuermann on AI in Electronics

PCB Chat ·

2024/02/07

Artificial intelligence is perhaps the most discussed – and least understood – topic in technology today. We in electronics design and manufacturing know, of course, that automation is part and parcel of what we do. But while the landscape has changed, be it the transition from mechanical drawings to CAD tools with their autorouters, or from manual and semi-automatic printers and placement machines to lights-out factories where cobots have replaced operators, the industry still has a long, long way

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01:04:06

RM 136: Environmentally Responsible/Sustainable...

PCB Chat ·

2024/01/23

Reliability Matters covered the topic of ultrathin conformal coatings back in November. We covered various conformal coating materials from traditional acrylics and silicones to ultrathin parylene coatings. What other coating materials are available? Where do these types of coatings fit within specific applications? Where do health and safety, environmental concerns, and sustainability programs fit in with a coating process? To answer these other questions, Dr. Cassandra Zentner, VP of Health and

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15:56

PCB Chat 125: Manny Marcano on Spinoff of Accelerated...

PCB Chat ·

2024/01/23

EMA Design Automation has for years been the exclusive distributor of OrCAD Cadence in North America. Through acquisitions and internal development, EMA now has a series of its own software products for library management, component supply chain data. And this year EMA announced it would spin off those CAD-agnostic products into a new subsidiary called Accelerated Designs. EMA president and founder Manny Marcano joins Mike Buetow to break down the thinking behind the new company, its products,

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15:11

PCB Chat 124: Wally Rhines on the Latest PCB Design...

PCB Chat ·

2024/01/12

Printed circuit board and multichip module design software revenue soared 24% year-over-year to a record $426 million in the third quarter 2023, according to the ESD Alliance's latest Electronic Design Market Data (EDMD) report. ESD Alliance spokesperson Wally Rhines joins Mike Buetow to explain the latest data trends.

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01:13:53

RM 135: Zach Peterson about Board Design Best Practices

PCB Chat ·

2024/01/09

In today's increasingly connected and digital world, PCBs are the unsung heroes that power our devices, from smartphones to spacecraft. Yet, the art and science of designing these crucial components often go unnoticed. That’s where this episode comes in. Today, we shine a spotlight on the critical role PCBs play in modern technology and explore the best practices that drive innovation and reliability. In this episode, Mike Konrad tries to unravel the mysteries of PCB design, tackle complex

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08:54

RM 134 -- 2023 Podcast Season Wrap-Up

PCB Chat ·

2023/12/26

Episode 134 - 2023 Podcast Season Wrap-Up On this episode, I have no guests as this is the final episode of the Reliability Matters Podcast for the 2023 season. Instead, let's review what happened on the podcast this year. A special thanks to my guests and listeners/viewers for making this podcast so successful. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Reliability Matters Podcast 00:00:12 - The Electronic Assembly Industry Techniques 00:00:26 - Review of the 2023 Season 00:00:43 - Liquid Metal in

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01:05:54

RM 133: Novel Wireless / Wearable ESD Monitoring

PCB Chat ·

2023/12/12

We are all aware of the damage electrostatic discharge can wreak on components and electronic products. We mitigate ESD damage through various forms of monitoring. We wear wrist and heel straps, stand on ESD-safe flooring, utilize ESD workstations, and more. We even have ESD testing locations that will test a human standing on a specialized testing station. But what happens the moment that person steps off the tester? My guests today are Dr. Daan Stevenson and Dr. Jonathan Tapson of IONA Tech, a

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30:51

PCB Chat 123: US PCB Legislation Update with David...

PCB Chat ·

2023/12/06

David Schild is executive director of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America. PCBAA was founded in 2021 to advance US domestic production of PCBs and base materials. We discuss major investment announcements by US PCB companies, industry funding from the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, the need for intense engagement at every level of government, and the latest on the Protecting Printed Circuit Boards and Substrates Act of 2023.

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25:14

PCB Chat 122: Robert Feranec on PCB Design

PCB Chat ·

2023/12/05

Robert Feranec is a hardware designer with over 20 years’ experience in the electronics industry, and specializes in PCB design, signal integrity and high-speed digital design. In addition, he is also a self-described passionate content creator on YouTube, where he has developed a large series of help-guides for PCB design and electronics engineering. His company, FEDEVEL Academy, also provides courses on electronics design. We talk about autorouting, simulation tools and teaching board design

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01:00:41

RM 132: HZO’s Lisa Rizzo on Ultra-Thin Conformal Coating

PCB Chat ·

2023/11/29

Today we’ll dive deep into the world of conformal coating. More and more assemblies are being subjected to conformal coating to protect the assembly from harsh environments. What’s leading the drive to conformal coat electronics assemblies? What types of conformal coating options are available? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type? For circuit assemblies, the protective embrace of conformal coatings ensures reliability, longevity, and performance. As technologies advance, so does

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01:09:23

RM 131: Industry Icon Bob Willis

PCB Chat ·

2023/11/21

We are all aware of the supply chain issues our industry has faced. Beginning with electronic components, it has spread to so many other types of parts are industry relies on. Fortunately, it looks like we are beginning to come out the other end of the supply chain shortage. But the supply chain problems have further spread to the labor market. If you are in a position to hire people for your company, you know firsthand how difficult that process can be today. Adding to the level of labor

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17:19

PCB Chat 121: Wally Rhines on the Latest Electronics...

PCB Chat ·

2023/11/03

Printed circuit board and multichip module design software revenue increased 6.3% in the second quarter to total $369 million, according to the ESD Alliance's latest Electronic Design Market Data (EDMD) report. The four-quarter moving average for PCB and MCM, which compares the most recent four quarters to the prior four, rose 11.7%. As a whole, ESD industry revenue increased 5.3% to $3.96 billion in the second quarter from $3.76 billion in the second quarter of 2022. The four-quarter moving average

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01:03:24

RM 130: Human-Centered Approaches to Innovation with...

PCB Chat ·

2023/10/26

Baby Boomers are entering retirement in greater numbers. From now until 2030, 10,000 Boomers each day will hit retirement age. Millions will begin to officially retire. This is creating a terrific opportunity for young college graduates to enter our industry. Several years ago, I was a speaker at the SMTA, Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium in Hawaii. I shared my breakfast table with a longtime colleague, Dr. Ron Lasky, a professor at Dartmouth College. Over the course of breakfast, he

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01:15:59

RM 129: Network Reliability - Avoiding Cyber-Security...

PCB Chat ·

2023/10/11

The Reliability Matters podcast is almost exclusively about reliability. Specifically, reliability of circuit assemblies. We discuss production best practices, design for manufacturing and reliability. Failure analysis, and more. We’ve reviewed the latest trends in industry 4.0, the connectivity of machine to machine and machine to management. We discussed big data and how to make all of our newly acquired data relevant and actionable. For all this to occur, our computers must function properly

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32:20

PCB Chat 120: HDP’s Latest PCB and Solder Research

PCB Chat ·

2023/09/15

HDP User Group is an industry consortium made up of more than 50 leading companies that collaborate on research in order to reduce cost and time to market. Madan Jagernauth, marketing director and a project facilitator, discusses recently completed programs on low silver solder paste reliability, copper surface roughness models, the Pb-Free bare board materials project updates, and HDP's upcoming meeting in October with PCB Chat's Mike Buetow.

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58:58

RM 127: Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall

PCB Chat ·

2023/09/12

In recent episodes, we’ve covered high-level issues, such as hiring best practices, novel, training, methods, design for manufacturing, highly accelerated, life, testing, and more. On this episode, we’re going to go back to the basics. What common problems are assemblers experiencing today? What are the basics of assembly best practices? Which problems seem to live in perpetuity? To answer these and other questions, I’ve invited two of my favorite experts on to the show. If you’ve been in the

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01:00:16

RM 126: Moisture Mitigation Strategies with Dan...

PCB Chat ·

2023/08/24

Moisture. The industrial world has been fighting moisture since the beginning of the industrial world. From a general point of view, moisture leads to issues such as Mold and mildew Rust Wood rot Damage to building materials Microbial growth And so much more. In the electronics world, moisture creates a host of reliability problems including: Popcorning Delamination of conformal coating Corrosion Electrochemical migration Adhesion degradation (such as on labels and glues) And more. We wanted to

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