I have found this newsgroup in a search of the internet, but I am not sure
how to join it. Can someone send me some information about how to join?

On a more technical front, I am currently translating from Japanese into
English some materials on the PWB industry. There is a term that has come up
several times that translates, literally, into "compound component" or
"composite component," referring, apparently, to a chip that contains, for
example, 4 passive elements with 8 pins. There are also references to
building these components into the boards themselves through a thick film or
thin film process.

Can someone a) tell me the correct term by which to refer to these
components, and b) refer me to a web page that describes these in more
detail?

Because I am not yet a member of this mailing list or news group, please
respond to me directly at [log in to unmask]

Thank you!

Warren Smith

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