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Here, we review and explain problems associated with conventional copper wrap plating requirements specified in IPC-6012B, ...

When the Magic Smoke is released, chances are pretty good that you’ve got some component-level diagnosis to do. It’s usually not that hard to find the faulty part, charred and crusty as it likely ...

Looking at my new sticks of PC3200 with heat spreaders, the spreader is attached to the chips with this cheesy double-sided thermal tape, which looks like its at least 1.5 mm thick, they're also two ...