August 21, 2003  $B!| (J Redmond, WA

The rapid evolution of printed circuit board technology ahs left in its wake a potentially confusing situation for those charged with making important decisions about how best to package the next generation of electronic products. PCBs are the foundation of the electronics industry, providing the basis for most of today $B!G (Js electronic products.

Have you ever wondered what elements make up a PCB? How are they built? What items affect the manufacturing of PCBs? How are they specified for manufacture? What are the options with the technology?

This Fundamentals of PCBs full-day tutorial will address these questions as it takes the participants through the world of PCB technology with step-by-step discussions on everything from base materials to processing to finished product. A comprehensive handbook will be provided to participants.

Topics to be Covered
*PCB terms and definitions
*History and evolution of PCBs
*PCB materials-what $B!G (Js available and how they are used
*How printed circuits are manufactured and process variations
*Printed circuit types and variations
*Design choices that affect manufacturability
*Inspection, test and evaluation of PCBs
*Overview of microvia and HDI technologies
*Embedded passive options

This tutorial is designed for anyone seeking a better understanding of PCB technology including those new to the industry, those involved in purchasing, those involved in PCB design or inspection and suppliers to the PCB industry.

This course will be presented by Joe Fjelstad, Silicon Pipe, Inc., a consultant in electronics fabrication. He has nearly 30 years of international experience in the interconnection industry, having worked as a chemist, process engineer and R&D manager. His work has been published in many popular industry books and numerous technical journals.

REGISTER NOW! For more information or to register, click on the link http://www.ipc.org/IPCCalendar.asp .

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