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Tips of the Trade: President Raymond Novara explains how to remove and replace a BGA with a PACE TF 2800. All work done at East End Assemblies located on Long Island. #bga #pcb #electronicsindustry #PACE #tf2800 #eastendassemblies

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The legend Gene Weiner is at it again. This time with an executive round table for PCB East 2026 Tuesday, April 28 | DCU Convention Center, Worcester, MA This year's theme is clear: AI isn't coming for electronics manufacturing — it's already here. And the implications for PCB design, fabrication, materials, and the global supply chain are enormous. They've assembled an exceptional lineup: 🎤 Keynote: Sean Patterson (CrossGen) — Build AI vs. Buy AI: Why AI Isn't a Technology Problem… It's a Leadership One 🎤 Keynote: Alun Morgan (Ventec / EIPC) — Unintended Consequences: How the AI Infrastructure Build-Out Will Reshape the PCB Materials Supply Chain 📣 Vytautas Ilgunas (TLT, Lithuania) — AI Needs Hardware: Rebuilding Advanced PCB Manufacturing 📣 Timon Ruban (Luminovo) — AI's Role in Electronics Manufacturing Collaboration — It's for Small Companies, Too 📣 Kurt Whitcomb (Amphenol Printed Circuits) — HDI Outlook in View of AI Demand, Material Shortages & Price Pressures 📣 Russell Nickerson (MassRobotics) — Viability Analysis of Humanoid Robots Plus a PCBAA government update from John Vaughan, a full panel Q&A, and a speakers reception to close out the day. Thank you to PCEA-Printed Circuit Engineering Association for making this possible, and to Gene Weiner for bringing it all together. If you're in electronics — design, fab, assembly, supply chain, or leadership — this is the room to be in. 👉 Register at pcbeast.com Other events Wednesday, April 29 | DCU Convention Center, Worcester, MA Exhibition day featuring 80+ suppliers from across the electronics design, fabrication, and assembly supply chain. Free technical sessions, a keynote from Francisco Aguilar (Bounce Imaging), and the FPGA Horizons co-located conference. Wraps up with a floor reception and community meetup. Thursday, April 30 | DCU Convention Center, Worcester, MA Deep-dive technical workshops on PCB grounding & EMI, signal routing, DDR design, UHDI, via design, 3D design, and high-thermal dielectrics. Plus Day 1 of the new PCEA Assembly Conference — covering SMT printing, placement, reflow, inspection, advanced solder pastes, and more. Friday, May 1 | DCU Convention Center, Worcester, MA Technical sessions on power distribution, stack-up design, high-frequency EMI, and a hands-on session taking a board from idea through fab and assembly. Day 2 of the Assembly Conference includes an all-day hand soldering workshop, plus a supply chain track covering CMMC cybersecurity, military/aerospace qualification, defense electronics manufacturing, and workforce development. #PCBEast #PCB #ElectronicsManufacturing #AI #PrintedCircuitBoards #HDI #SupplyChain #PCEA #Robotics

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At East Coast Microwave we East, Sleep and Breathe RF For almost 40 years East Coast Microwave (ECM) has built its reputation on a simple but powerful idea: in a world increasingly dependent on high-frequency performance, reliable RF connectivity is not optional—it is essential. From aerospace and defense to telecommunications, medical, and test & measurement applications, the need for precision-engineered RF coaxial solutions has never been greater. What sets ECM apart is not just our product offering, but our mindset. Quite simply, we eat, sleep and breathe RF—and that philosophy shows in every customer interaction and every solution delivered. At the heart of many RF challenges is complexity. Engineers and procurement teams often face tight deadlines, evolving specifications, and systems that demand exacting tolerances. A connector that is even slightly out of spec can lead to signal loss, interference, or complete system failure. At ECM we understand these pressures. Instead of offering generic, one-size-fits-all components, we focus on deeply understanding each customer’s unique requirements. Whether the issue involves impedance matching, frequency range, environmental durability, or mechanical constraints, our team approaches every project as a problem to be solved—not just a product to be sold. Our team at ECM brings years of hands-on experience in RF engineering and applications. This allows us to guide customers toward the right solution, even when the problem is not fully defined. By asking the right questions and applying technical insight, ECM can diagnose the issue and recommend a solution that addresses the problem at its source. Need a customer Cable Assembly? No problem; At ECM we work closely with customers to design and deliver custom cable assemblies that meet precise specifications. This collaborative approach ensures that the final product integrates seamlessly into our customer’s system, reducing the risk of performance issues down the line. The phrase “we eat, sleep and breathe RF” is more than just a tagline—it reflects a culture of dedication and passion. Everyone in the organization, from sales to product marketing to operations, is focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for our customers. This shared commitment has created a cohesive team that is aligned around a common goal: solving RF problems effectively and efficiently. For our customers, this means fewer headaches, reduced downtime, and greater confidence in their systems. Instead of navigating the complexities of RF connectivity alone, they have a partner who is fully invested in their success. And because ECM does eat, sleep and breathe RF, you can trust that we are as committed to solving your problems as you are. To view our complete range of RF Coaxial products visit www.ecmstockroom.com or contacts us at 1.800.STOCKROOM, sales@ecmstockroom.com to discuss your RF product needs.

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All Things Photonics: 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Free space optical communication could offer high-speed connectivity without the need of optical fibers. That's where groups like Attochron Carrier-Grade FSO Comms™ come in. On this episode, Joe Kuczynski is joined by Tom Chaffee, founder and CEO of Attochron; Jim Olson, senior VP of sales and marketing; and Wayne H. Knox, professor of Optics at the University of Rochester and consultant at Attochron. 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eEG8vpnP #Photonics #Optics #Communications 📍 Sponsored by Hamamatsu Corporation & LightPath Technologies

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Did you know? All layers of a board do not need to be produced with #UHDI feature sizes: a hybrid approach is most common. Signal layers can utilize UHDI technology to reduce the number of layers and lamination cycles, while traditional subtractive-etch can be used for layers with only larger feature sizes. See more FAQs at https://loom.ly/5tk4PfI Anaya Vardya

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US patent 11,411,588 discloses a method for automatically adjusting a multiple-input-port and multiple-output-port tuning unit used for MIMO radio transmission. This was my 49th granted US patent. The patent may be downloaded at https://lnkd.in/ebKfXaMw. This invention implements a type 1 subtype c control scheme for a multiple-antenna-port antenna tuner, according to the definitions provided in the article "A Typology of Antenna Tuner Control Schemes for One or More Antennas", available at https://lnkd.in/d9yrm-2y. #Patent #USPatent #AntennaTuner #AntennaTuning #MIMO #4G #5G

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FMG and Geehy Semiconductor are pleased to announce that Geehy is Releasing the APM32F403 Cost-Effective MCU Series to Meet Low-Power, Low-Cost Application Demands. Targeting mid- to high-end industrial markets, Geehy has officially launched the APM32F403 cost-effective MCU series. Designed to balance performance, cost, and power efficiency, the series has obtained IEC 60730/60335 functional safety certification and provides a Class B-compliant safety library, enabling customers to accelerate the development of safe and reliable products. Geehy is Releasing the APM32F403 Cost-Effective MCU Series to Meet Low-Power, Low-Cost Application Demands - https://lnkd.in/eQUHT7-3 Please contact FMG for more technical information and pricing.

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The right band pass filter can mean the difference between clear, reliable signal performance and system inefficiency. Join James Price, VP of Engineering at Quantic Corry for a practical, engineer-focused webinar on how to select the optimal filter technology for your specific application. From wired and wireless communications to instrumentation and sensor systems, band pass filters play a crucial role in passing desired signals while rejecting unwanted noise. This session will explore five primary filter types, comparing their strengths and trade-offs across insertion loss, size, power handling, cost, and VSWR. 📅 Register for this event on Wednesday, November 5th, 11 am ET: https://ow.ly/Bnli50XfSkW #Engineering #RFDesign #SignalIntegrity #Filters #Webinar #CorryMicronics #Quantic

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The MHO900 Series of 4-channel high-resolution 12-bit digital oscilloscopes feature up to 800MHz analog bandwidth, 4GSa/s real-time sampling, and up to 500Mpts memory depth. Beyond its powerful specifications, the MHO900 Series integrates a wealth of functions into a compact, portable design, offering engineers a versatile testing experience. https://lnkd.in/gxAFPAqH

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