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Ask the Experts
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Calculating PCB Hole Diameters
Our bare boards are typically .065" thick. How can we calculate the hole diameter for connector pins if the board thickness increases to .150"?
Responses by:
Bill Coleman Vice President Technology, Photo Stencil Kishan Sarjoo Process Engineering Manager - Electronics, Altech UEC, South Africa Edithel Marietti Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Northrop Grumman
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PCB Rework Evolves, With X-ray a Constant Support
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What Year Was It?
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First Barrel Ride Down Niagara Falls
A 63-year-old schoolteacher named Annie Edson Taylor becomes the first person to take the plunge over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
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High power atmospheric plasma system
Our 1000 Atmospheric Plasma System is available with PC or PLC control for lab or high speed production use with the same high powered systems. Remove contaminants and increase bond strength!
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What Year Was It Answer
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First Barrel Ride Down Niagara Falls Answer: October 24, 1901
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October 24, 2025
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Apple Begins Shipping American-made AI Servers from Texas
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RAIG Minimizes Corrosion, Allows Higher Gold on ENEPIG
Paper describes a mixed reaction RAIG electrolyte that minimizes galvanic corrosion and allows higher ENEPIG gold thicknesses, enabling robust designs and world-class quality on target with minimal variation.
Uyemura
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Meta Lays Off Risk Employees As Technology Takes Over Jobs
Meta is reducing staff as automation reshapes its operations. The tech giant is cutting roles in risk, compliance, and Superintelligence Labs, shifting routine tasks to technology while retaining human teams for complex, high-impact decisions.
Entrepreneur
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High Reliability Lead-Free Solder Paste with Rosin and Anti-Crack Resin
As electronics are increasingly used in automotive and other high reliability applications, ensuring durability is critical. This paper explores a 'crack-free' flux paste designed to inhibit cracking in harsh environments while meeting stringent surface insulation resistance and ...
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Software is the next battleground in the US-China tech war
The Trump administration is weighing new restrictions on exports of U.S. software-powered products to China, from laptops to jet engines. Beijing vows retaliation, heightening trade tensions ahead of critical negotiations in Malaysia this week.
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Storage Solutions Free Online Demo
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One-on-One Talks With Electronics Industry Leaders On Sustainability
At Climate Week NYC's "Power On" panel, electronics executives tackled how to balance sustainability with new tariff pressures, stressing global compliance, circular design tradeoffs, and the need to align green strategies with shifting supply chains and customer demands.
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Affordable Excellence - iS6052 AOI
The latest addition to Viscom's esteemed lineup of AOI systems. This new system offers a compelling option for manufacturers looking to enhance their PCB inspection processes.
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Rupert Baines: If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It
In this episode of Silicon Grapevine, deep-tech entrepreneur Rupert Baines reflects on his journey from building radios to founding startups, sharing insights on translating technology for people, the electronics industry's collaborative spirit, skill shortages, and his advice to "be bold."
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Replace Slow Curing Gaskets
Cure Form-in-Place gaskets in under 15 seconds with UV/LED light, even to 1/4-inch-thick beads. Replace labor-intensive methods, improve yield.
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How Many Devices Can You Plug Into One USB Port?
Since its 1996 debut, USB has transformed computing, becoming nearly universal. While the theoretical limit is 127 devices per host controller, practical limits—hub cascading, power, and bandwidth—usually cap a single port at about 10 devices to maintain stability and performance.
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Board Level Reliability Testing of RF Packages
The paper presents a summary of board level reliability test performed on RF packages, the assembly process, mechanical and environmental tests, and understanding failures.
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Malcom Paste Mixers
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What Too Many Enterprises Get Wrong About AI
Arm's AI Readiness Index reveals that while 82% of global business leaders use AI and most plan to boost spending, only 39% have a solid strategy. Arm stresses that scalable infrastructure, skilled teams, and efficient architectures are essential for turning AI investments into real ROI.
EE Times
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Report: Apple to Skip 'iPhone 19' Name for 'iPhone 20'
Omdia's Heo Moo-yeol confirmed reports that Apple will shift its standard iPhone launch to the first half of the year, starting with the iPhone 18 series in 2027, as part of a lineup revamp marking the iPhone's 20th anniversary.
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AI Void Detection - X-Ray Inspection
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Memory Safety Will Be Key to Tackle Fundamental Cyber Security
The U.K.'s Digital Security by Design initiative showcased CHERI, a memory-safe hardware technology, in London. Experts praised its cybersecurity potential but noted adoption challenges. With 160+ companies involved, standardizing memory safety remains a key priority.
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Test Your Knowledge
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What does a gricer take photographs of?
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Circuitnet Advertising Delivers Results!
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Quote of the Day
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"What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing." Oscar Wilde
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Keeley Pedals Perfected with Manncorp
Keeley Electronics revolutionizes production with Manncorp pick & place machines, achieving unprecedented speed, precision, and innovation in the guitar pedal industry.
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| Cartoon of the Day
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"I am not a lazy bum! I am a potential workaholic with highly developed stress management skills!"
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Buy SMT Dispensing Needles Online
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Test Your Knowledge Answer
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What does a gricer take photographs of? Answer: Trains
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