Guide to Enhanced Heat Dissipation Printed Circuit Boards

Guide to Enhanced Heat Dissipation Printed Circuit Boards

The structure, manufacturing methods, and applications of printed circuit boards (PCBs) with electronic components. The core of this patent lies in improving heat dissipation efficiency by directly connecting heat dissipation elements to the wiring layer of the PCB, allowing for embedding in high-heat components such as power amplifiers. Key Concepts and Components Printed Circuit Board … Read more

Unit 2: Laminate Imperfections in Printed Circuit Boards

Unit 2: Laminate Imperfections in Printed Circuit Boards

Laminate imperfections in printed circuit boards (Laminate Imperfection) refer to internal and external defects that can be observed from the surface of the printed board. There are more than a dozen types of laminate imperfections, including Measling, Crazing, Delamination/Blistering, Foreign Inclusion, Weave Exposure, Mechanically Induced Disrupted Fiber, Scratch, Dent, Tool Mark, Surface void, Color Variation … Read more

Introduction to the Stop Position Compensation Function of Fuji NXT SMT Placement Machine

Introduction to the Stop Position Compensation Function of Fuji NXT SMT Placement Machine

This function detects the profile of the circuit board loaded into the machine and the F positioning point to perform stop position compensation, maintaining a fixed function. It can effectively address situations where the stop position fluctuates due to differences in the weight or size of the circuit board. 1. Installation of Low-Reflection Board If … Read more

Introduction and Usage of the PCB Height Detection Function in Fuji NXT SMT Pick and Place Machine

Introduction and Usage of the PCB Height Detection Function in Fuji NXT SMT Pick and Place Machine

The PCB height detection function of the NXT pick and place machine is a feature that measures the warpage of the circuit board transported onto the transport track. For circuit boards with warpage, in addition to ensuring stable component placement, if the warpage exceeds the tolerance value, please avoid production in advance to prevent the … Read more

Fundamentals of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)

Fundamentals of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)

What is a printed circuit board? A printed circuit board is a circuit formed by arranging conductive metal lines on an insulating substrate. In simple electronic projects, reconfigurable circuit boards such as breadboards or universal boards are often used, while printed circuit boards are fixed substrates that have these circuits pre-manufactured. The greatest advantage of … Read more

The Species Revolution in the Chip Industry: Will the Era of GPU Domination End as NPU and TPU Begin to ‘Revolutionize’?

The Species Revolution in the Chip Industry: Will the Era of GPU Domination End as NPU and TPU Begin to 'Revolutionize'?

If we compare the CPU to a Swiss Army knife, the GPU is like a chainsaw—yet in the face of the AI biological revolution, what humanity needs is a weapon akin to neural synapses. The rise of NPU and TPU is not merely a technical iteration but a chip revolution that challenges the very genetic … Read more

AMD Launches Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and Ryzen Z2 A with AI Processing NPU

AMD Launches Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and Ryzen Z2 A with AI Processing NPU

AMD has announced two new products in its Ryzen Z2 series processors, the new flagship Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and Ryzen Z2 A. The Ryzen Z2 series was initially launched in January this year, including the Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Ryzen Z2, and Ryzen Z2 Go. The Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme features specifications similar to its … Read more

Getting Started with NPU: Essential Modules for Learning

Getting Started with NPU: Essential Modules for Learning

With the current popularity of AI chips, many IC engineers are eager to learn about NPU (Neural Processing Unit) but are unsure where to start. This article will discuss various dedicated modules for AI chips, providing some direction for your learning. Dedicated Modules for AI Chips 1. NPU Core Module (Neural Processing Unit) Definition: A … Read more

ACROVIEW Programmer Supports Nuvoton’s Audio Interface Chip ISD2360YYI

ACROVIEW Programmer Supports Nuvoton's Audio Interface Chip ISD2360YYI

Recently, ACROVIEW, a leader in the chip programming field, launched a significant version update of its programming software. Coinciding with the release of the new version, the company announced the addition of several compatible chip models, including the ISD2360YYI audio interface chip developed by Nuvoton Technology. This chip has successfully completed technical adaptation with ACROVIEW’s … Read more