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Jeffrey,
Thank you for your valuable insights.
Regards,
> Subj: Re: [TN] Marketwide Copper Price Increases-True Effect on the overall
> PCB Costs
> Date: 3/24/04 4:48:17 PM Eastern Standard Time
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> The overall cost of the PCB is affected by copper - the percent can be
> more than the 10-15% with higher density circuits using more foil and
> plating. The real cost increase has been in glass costs due to
> shortages and lack of supply.
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> Jeffrey Bush
> Director, Quality Assurance and Technical Support
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: H. S. Miller [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 4:18 PM
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> Subject: [TN] Marketwide Copper Price Increases-True Effect on the
> overall PCB Costs
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> To All,
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> In the wake of marketwide price increases for various PCB material, (to
> include but not limited to copper foil), someone in purchasing me the
> true effect on the overall cost of the PCB.
>
> It is my understanding that copper constitutes approx. 10-15% of the
> overall material costs; is this an accurate assessment? If so, how can
> this be equated to the overall cost of a PCB?
>
> According to purchasing, this has been active topic of concern from most
> of our suppliers, and they are seeking "insights" so as to make an
> informed decision during this market trend.
>
> Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Regards,
>
> Hugh
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>
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