Packaging is the single most important issue to take into account when considering automation for odd-form factor components. The electronics industry is pretty unique in that the majority of components are regulated by a third-party organization. These organizations recommend and control the parameters for the majority of the conditions and structure of an electronic device.

The APL’s AREA Consortium will present four papers at the SMTAi technical conference. In session on Oct 1, Dr. Martin Anselm is going to talk about Component Warpage: Issues with Measurement and Standardization. In the Lead-Free Symposium on Oct 2, three individual papers will be presented on the topic of Material Evaluation for High Reliability Applications. Click for abstracts.

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LED can be seen today in automotive applications, traffic signals, signage, street and parking lot lights, building exteriors, remote controls, and large area displays. Moreover,there is a growing movement to yield its benefits across the broader spectrum of general lighting.