A new socket has been developed by Ironwood Electronics for 0.5mm pitch FCCSP78 packages, enabling direct integration onto application boards while maintaining electrical performance similar to soldered connections. This socket is designed for a 15×6 array configuration and utilizes a high-speed, low-inductance elastomer interface to ensure signal integrity across a broad range of operating conditions. […]
PCB design
What are the different stages of PCB design, testing, and manufacturing?
A printed circuit board (PCB) provides the mechanical foundation, electrical interconnections, and signal routing for electronic devices and systems (Figure 1). By enabling compact, reliable, and high-performance circuit integration, PCBs support various industrial, medical, and consumer applications in data centers and at the intelligent edge. This article discusses the three pillars of effective PCB design […]
Electronic design platform connects cloud resources to PCB workflows
Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced the latest advancement in its electronic systems design portfolio. The new release integrates Xpedition software, Hyperlynx software, and PADS Professional software into a unified user experience with cloud connectivity and AI capabilities to advance innovation in electronic systems design. The electronic systems design industry faces challenges including engineering talent shortages, […]
High-bandwidth socket incorporates liquid cooling for heat dissipation
Ironwood Electronics has announced a high-power, liquid-cooled socket for multi-chip modules. Constructed with stamped spring pin technology to accommodate 15+GHz bandwidth along with liquid cooling for dissipating 40+ W to maintain temperature below 85 C. With the spring-loaded compression mechanism, swapping the device and characterizing it while maintaining thermal requirements is straightforward. .
Thermal jumpers offer miniature and low-cost option to lower PCB temperatures
Power supply designers are constantly faced with thermal challenges, especially as power levels continue to rise. Many methods of heat reduction are impractical from a size, layout, or cost standpoint. Thermal jumpers offer a small size and low-cost option to lower PCB temperatures with simple implementation. Stackpole’s TMJ series is a surface-mounted electrically isolated component […]
60 GHz clamshell lid spring pin socket for BGA529
The spring pin socket for BGA529 features a short spring pin, 1.65mm compressed height, and provides a high electrical bandwidth of 60 GHz with an inductance of 0.3nH along with 2A continuous current carrying capacity. The clamshell lid with compression screw allows gradual pressure to BGA with easy chip replacement functionality.
Color-keyed thru-hole mount test points
Identification of test points in high-density PCB packages is the key to greater PCB production testing and service troubleshooting. Keystone Electronics has developed a full line of thru-hole mount test points with a color-keyed insulator base for visibility and quick identification to replace wire-wrap posts and turret terminals. The Keystone wire loop THM Test Points […]
If you are working with antennas, here are some tools to consider, Part 1
Antenna design and integration is an important activity for 5G telephony, wireless Internet of Things (IoT) nodes, Wi-Fi networks, near-field, and satellite communications, and various other applications. Without robust antenna designs and solid system integration, the performance of those applications can be severely compromised. Balancing the needs for efficiency, gain, bandwidth, pattern characteristics, and decreased […]
Miniature SMT test point
A miniature SMT test point featuring a symmetrical flat-wire design to test PCBs efficiently and safely is one of many items available in the Keystone Electronics Corp. test points selection. This latest “Mini-pad” version enables high-strength, test point-to-PCB bonding, with a minimal footprint. In addition to cost-savings, this low-profile entry accepts a variety of gripping […]
PCB design best practices for ECAD/MCAD collaboration
By Alex Grange, Siemens EDA As designs grow in scope and complexity, collaboration between the electronic and mechanical domains is even more important. For example, as PCB designs face tighter requirements, problems resulting from electromechanical interference are becoming more common. Handling these problems across disciplines requires constant collaboration and synchronized data. What isn’t working today […]
