Design-focused programs at
IPC Printed Circuits Expo, APEX and the Designers Summit
March 30-April 1, 2008 - Las Vegas, Nevada How about a full day of focusing on nothing but Design? Our Designers Day on Monday, March 31 has it all!
* The Future of the Design Industry
* Design for Manufacture Overview
* Evolving Base Materials for Lead-Free PCB Design
* High Speed Design - Problems and Solutions
* Embedded Passives - Applications in PCBs
* HDI Technology - Risks and Rewards
* Design for Speed: A Designers Survival Guide to Signal Integrity
* And even a Designers Networking Lunch and Reception!
IPC Designers Certification
Certified Interconnect Designer (CID) Workshop and Exam
Workshop: Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28, 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Exam: Saturday, March 29, 8:30 am-3:00 pm
Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer (CID+) Workshop and Exam
Workshop: Thursday, March 27 and Friday, March 28, 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Exam: Saturday, March 29, 8:30 am-3:00 pm
In a business climate where work projects grow in complexity and responsibilities are constantly expanding, certification stands as a clear testimony to your qualifications, knowledge and skill level. IPC Designer and Advanced Designer Certifications (CID and CID+) are powerful credentials in promoting your role, expertise and commitment to excellence to everyone in the printed board and electronics assembly industries.
The PCB designer certification exam is challenging - it is recommended for designers with at least some experience designing PCBs who have a good understanding of electronics and manufacturing issues. Individuals pursuing the certifications are strongly encouraged to take the preparatory workshops.
Certified Interconnect Designer (CID)
This program assesses a designer's knowledge of how to transform a schematic into a reliable rigid PCB design, which can be easily manufactured, assembled and tested. A solid foundation in PCB fabrication and assembly is critical. The certification test is based on several important IPC documents that link design principles to the end product use of the printed circuit assembly. Designers may purchase study materials and prepare on their own or enroll in a two-day IPC Designer Certification Preparation workshop. Individuals who do not feel prepared to take the test immediately after the training may choose to keep their exam voucher and take the test at a later date.
Advanced Certified Interconnect Designer (CID+)
The CID designation is an important recognition of a designer's accomplishments. Yet with the industry changing at an ever-faster pace, continuing education becomes necessary to maintain a designer's effectiveness and marketability. The Advanced Module covers forty key objectives beyond the CID. Participants who successfully complete the exam are awarded the CID+ designation.
The Advanced Certification is recommended for designers with at least three to five years of experience designing PCBs, and who possess the CID.
When it comes to Design, IPC Printed Circuits Expo, APEX and the Designers Summit has more of what you want and need to know!
Gain a comprehensive learning experience through our full- and half-day Professional Development courses. There are more than 50 sessions to choose from to meet your individual needs, including:
* Design for High Density Surface Mount and Microelectronics
* ABCs of Grounding Including Analog and Digital Planes
* High Speed Printed Circuit Board Design - A Practical Approach
* Vias and Their Effects on High Speed Digital Signals
* True Design for Reliability - Understanding What Is and What Is Not DfR
* Mixed Signal PC Board Design, RF/Analog and Digital
* Hands-on Advanced Technology: Design for High Density Interconnect and Embedded Passives
* DfM Issues for the Printed Board Designer
The latest research on design-related issues will be presented through expert presentations in our premier Technical Conference. Check out these highlights:
Design
* Changing the Methodology for DfM: Moving from Design Checker to Interactive, Informed Design Methodologies
* Collaborative Augmented Reality for Better Standards
RFID
* Design of Flexible RFID Tag and Rectifier Circuit Using Low Cost Screen Printing Process
High Speed II: Design, Fabrication and Test
* Image Rotation to Mitigate the Fiberweave Effect - Its Impact on PCB Manufacturing
* Manufacture and Performance of a Z-Interconnect HDI Circuit Card
* A PCB Production Floor Metric for Go/No-Go Testing of Lossy High Speed Transmission Lines
And there are many more!
Check out all the activities and events we've got planned at www.GoIPCShows.org. Over the course of six days, IPC Printed Circuits Expo, APEX and the Designers Summit has plenty of options for you to choose from to enhance your professional career. Make your plans now to join your colleagues in Las Vegas.
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