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IC Package Types and How to Choose One?

Introduction to Integrated Circuit Packaging   Integrated circuit packaging technologies have evolved throughout the years to the point where hundreds of IC package types are available today.    Most applications will require the more general, single-element packaging for integrated circuits and the other components such as resistors, capacitators, antenna etc. However, as the semiconductor ...

IC Insights Bulletin: Nvidia’s $40 Billion ARM Purchase Will Test Current M&A “Ceiling”

After nearly two months of negotiations and press reports that a blockbuster deal was in the works, Nvidia this week announced a $40 billion agreement to buy ARM—the leading supplier of processor intellectual property (IP)—from financially struggling SoftBank in Japan.  If approved, the deal would be the largest semiconductor acquisition ...

The Economics of ASIC

Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) and SoCs play a critical role in modern technological advancements. These customized integrated circuits are designed to cater to specific applications, offering optimized performance, power efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Understanding the economics behind ASICs is essential for businesses and industries that rely on these chips. This article ...

CoreTest Technologies

UK

CoreTest Technologies provides a wide array of semiconductor test equipment from sockets to ATE

Introduction to LoadBoard Design and Production

LoadBoard (LB) is a mandatory, custom made PCB, that acts as a mechanical and electrical interface between the tester (ATE) and the device under test (DUT). LoadBoard has well-defined physical dimensions and it must fit perfectly into the tester.    It is one piece of the entire ASIC Test Solution and it ...

Andon Electronics

USA

Pioneer in the design and manufacture of innovative precision sockets used to test ICs and place them onto PC boards.

Synergie-CAD

UK

30 years producing Semiconductor test solutions (Hardware and Software). Design, Simulation, Manufacture, Assembly, Test Development and more, all by Synergie-CAD.

What is Semiconductors 3.0?

I am sick and tired to hear the same buzzwords a zillion times every single day. IoT, Cognitive Computing, Cloud Computing, Fog Computing, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Smart-whatever (from objects to cities and pretty soon toilet paper, I'm afraid). What really makes me sick is that these buzzwords are used, ...

Experior

Malaysia

Experior is dedicated to semiconductor testing. We provide one stop services in test design, development, validation and high volume testing.

Abrel Products

Ireland

Abrel design and manufacture products for the reliability testing of semiconductor components.