IPC Printed Circuits Expo '98

CALL FOR PAPERS

Technical Conference
April 26 - 30, 1998Exhibition
April 28 - 30, 1998Produced by:
IPCHosted by:
California Circuits Association



Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA 

Sponsored by:


Arizona Printed Circuits Association 
Chicagoland Circuits Association 
Midwest Circuits Association
Michigan Printed CircuitAssociation
North East Circuits Association 

Suggested Topics for Sessions / Papers 

Next Generation of PWBsFacilities Management* Microvias*Production Planning Software* Reliability Comparisons*Engineering Software* Buried Capacitors/Resistors*Preventative Maintenance Planning* Blind and Buried Vias*Packaging for Shipment



Advanced PackagingDesign*Ball Grid Array/Chip Scale*Impact on Cost*High Density Packaging*Design For Test*Ultra Fine Pitch*High Speed Design*Microwave Applications*Design for Manufacture*Impedance Control



EnvironmentalFlex Circuits*Design for the Environment Tools*Market*Environmental Management Systems (EMS)*Electroless Plating*RCRA Exemption*Recycling Reclamation Strategies



MaterialsPC Board Fabrication*Solder Masks*Direct Imaging*Dimensional Stability*Protective Coatings (OSPs)*New/Alternative Resins*Ultra Fine Pitch*Advances in Laminates, Prepregs & Other Materials*Microwave Board Techniques*PTFE



Assembly TechnologyTest and Inspection*Conductive Adhesives*Bare Board Test*ESD*Boundary Scan*Conformal Coatings*Environmental Stress Cleaning*Surface Finishes*High Volume Test



Quality and ReliabilityStandards*Continuous Process Improvement*International Activity*Rework and Repair*Commercial*Solder Joint Reliability*Acquisition Reform*Design of Experiments (DoE tool)*Practical Application of Standards

Complete the submission form and submit it to the IPC TODAY, to become a part of IPC Printed Circuits Expo '98. 

IPC Printed Circuits Expo '98 

IPC Printed Circuits Expo '98 is the largest conference and exhibition in North America focused exclusively on the PWB industry. 


Held at the San Jose Convention Center, the 1997 event was a resounding success with a "who's who" of industry suppliers displaying their products and services. National and international attendance reached over 4,400. IPC Printed Circuits Expo brings together all the elements of the electronic interconnection industry: users, assemblers, fabricators and suppliers. We plan to bring you another successful event next year. To date, more than 250 companies will be exhibiting at IPC Printed Circuits Expo '98! 

Importance to the Industry 

IPC Printed Circuits Expo is acclaimed as THE most exciting industry event. A focused trade show, a distinguished technical conference, workshops and tutorials, and IPC Technical Committee meetings provide an outstanding week of professional development, peer networking and 'kicking the tires" on the latest equipment, materials and processes available to the industry. 

This winning combination creates tremendous excitement and energy within our industry. Designed and developed by the industry, for the industry, IPC Printed Circuits Expo provides a visibility and focus that is unparalleled. 

Why Should Your Company be a Part of the Technical Program? 

IPC's Technical Programs are the bedrock on which nearly all other IPC programs are built. Your participation in IPC Printed Circuits Expo '98 is your chance to be involved in the standardization process and the advancement of technology. 

Today, standards and specifications define what the customer wants. It's essential to understand your customer requirements. IPC Printed Circuits Expo will bring together members of the PWB industry who are involved in shaping the industry's response to the next set of manufacturing challenges. Your participation will ensure that you don't miss out on this tremendous opportunity. 

Also, a presentation at a premier event like IPC Printed Circuits Expo can mean important exposure for you and your company. In addition, IPC Printed Circuits Expo can enhance your professional reputation, as you reach a large audience of your peers. 

Technical Sessions, Workshops and Tutorials 

Expanding on the 40 year history of IPC Annual Meetings, a major technical conference is one of the primary attractions of IPC Printed Circuits Expo'98. With nearly 70 technical paper slots, our technical conference will feature applications-oriented presentations on the latest developments in PWB fabrication and assembly. In addition, in-depth workshops and tutorials will be conducted to address the industry's need for increased training. 

How Can You Participate? 

Chair a Technical Session or Panel Discussion 

Requirements: Chairing a Technical Session/Panel Discussion (on-site time required: three hours) Comprised of four to five speakers from different companies/organizations speaking on various areas of a common theme. Individuals interested in organizing a session of this type must provide a proposed session scope and tentative speaker names by September 20, 1997. 

Present a paper at the Technical Conference and win $1,000! 

Requirements: Presenting a paper (on-site time required: 30 minutes) and providing print quality material for proceedings; abstract submission of 200-300 words; and a brief biography. Presentation materials and papers must be noncommercial in nature. 

Papers submitted should describe significant results from experiments, emphasize new techniques, discuss trends of interest, and contain technical, economic, or appropriate test data. 

Important: Papers focused on a company's product, rather than on the technology, will not be accepted. Also, it is mandatory to publish a paper in order to make an oral presentation. 

*The deadline for abstract submission is September 20, 1997. 
*The deadline for paper submission is February 15, 1998.




The author of the best technical paper is awarded $1,000 and an honorary plaque. 

Lead a Workshop or Tutorial 

Requirements: Leading a Tutorial (on-site time required: seven hours) or Workshop (on-site time required: three hours). Comprised of one or two speakers giving in-depth coverage of a topic. Due to the amount of work required for preparation of the course and workbook, an honorarium is offered for tutorial presentations. The deadline for abstract submission is September 20, 1997. 

Complete the submission form and submit it to the IPC TODAY, to become a part of IPC Printed Circuits Expo '98. 

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The largest conference & exhibition in North America focused exclusively on the PWB Industry