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Technical Article | Evaluation of Temperature Classes for Printed Lines on Class I and Class II Printed Circuit Boards

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Technical Article | Evaluation of Temperature Classes for Printed Lines on Class I and Class II Printed Circuit Boards

Technical Article Technical Articles PCECDuring the review of technical materials, it was found that there are some misconceptions regarding the evaluation of temperature classes for printed lines on Class I and Class II circuit boards. Additionally, some requirements in GB/T 3836.4—2021 “Explosive Atmospheres Part 4: Equipment Protected by Intrinsic Safety ‘i’” were not clearly stated, … Read more

Guide to Surface Treatment of Copper Foil and PCB Manufacturing

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Guide to Surface Treatment of Copper Foil and PCB Manufacturing

Guide to the Manufacturing Methods of Printed Circuit Boards 1. Overview This article discusses the methods for surface treating copper foil, carrier-attached copper foil, and their use in manufacturing copper-clad laminates and printed circuit boards. The patent primarily focuses on how to optimize the adhesion of plated circuits, etchability of electroless copper, and dry film … Read more

Detection of Odorous Gases Emitted from Circuit Boards

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Detection of Odorous Gases Emitted from Circuit Boards

Fire Hazard Pre-Detection: Detection of Odorous Gases Emitted from Circuit Boards In recent years, the proliferation of IoT has led to the high performance and miniaturization of electrical products, resulting in circuit boards developing towards higher density. This high-density circuit board is at risk of quality degradation due to long-term use and thermal accumulation, which … Read more

Guide to Enhanced Heat Dissipation Printed Circuit Boards

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Open Source Chip Freedom: An Online/Offline Downloader

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Open Source Chip Freedom: An Online/Offline Downloader

1. What is an Offline Downloader 💡 In simple terms, an offline downloader is a tool that can help you program a chip without connecting to a computer or using specialized software. Just plug in the power and press a button, and the firmware will automatically download into the MCU, making it ideal for mass … Read more