IPC is presenting these workshops in conjunction with the Interim Meetings: Phoenix, AZ in January! Fundamentals of Printed Circuits - Materials, Structures and Processes February 12, 2008 - Phoenix, AZ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Instructor: Joseph, Fjelstad, Verdant Electronics PCBs are the electrical interconnection platform for nearly every electronic product. This tutorial provides a detailed overview of this indispensable technology. Discussions will also include newer HDI/microvia and embedded passives technologies, new PCB design concepts and a brief look at the impact of lead free on PCB manufacturing. Join us for this full day workshop, and benefit from a solid overview of key fundamentals. Desmear Metallization and Plating of Flex & Rigid Flex Printed Wiring Boards February 14, 2008 - Phoenix, AZ 8:30 am - 11:30 am Instructor: Michael Carano, Electrochemicals, Inc. Understanding the intricate nature of materials and processes is critical to ensuring highly reliable performance of printed wiring boards. In this workshop, you will gain insights and get recommendations on the desmear and metallization of flexible, rigid-flex and high performance rigid materials. Surface-finish issues will be discussed in the context of improved solderability. Finally, performance and process-related issues with respect to liquid photoimageable soldermasks and flexible coverlayers will be presented. Advanced Troubleshooting for Printed Wiring Board Manufacturing - Defect Analysis and Prevention February 14, 2008 - Phoenix, AZ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Instructor: Michael Carano, Electrochemicals, Inc. What are the critical success factors for a defect-free printed wiring board fabrication process and maximum long-term reliability? This course tackles the answers! Join us for this half-day workshop and gain the process-technology know-how you need to improve the yield, quality and reliability of complex printed wiring boardsThe most common PWB defects will be presented, and corrective action and preventive steps will be discussed The workshops will take place at the Grace Inn Phoenix, 10831 South 51st Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044. Register by January 14, 2008 and save an additional 10% off the current registration prices. If you register three individuals from your company at the same time and receive the fourth registration FREE. For more information, please cut and paste www.ipc.org/interim0208 and download the registration form, or contact Michelle Michelotti at +1 847-597-2822 or e-mail at [log in to unmask] for further information. --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 15.0 To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 -----------------------------------------------------