"The Printed Circuit Assembler's Guide to... X-ray Inspection is a must read for those engaged in the radiographic inspection of electronic components. It provides a clear, concise description of the X-ray process and includes a comprehensive number of comparative images."
Review from Eric Bogatin
"If you are new to designing circuit boards for 10 Gbps and above systems, or touch any part of the PCB supply chain, get a jump up the learning curve from the experience offered in this book from a respected industry expert."
Review from Kris Moyer, Instructor, IPC
"Whether you are new to PCB design or a seasoned designer with years of experience, this DFM book is an excellent resource. It covers many important concepts and informational topics to help ensure you achieve a successful, high-quality, high-yield PCB design the first time and every time."
Review from Kevin Byrd, Principal Engineer, Intel Corporation
"This book provides an excellent overview of both the history of low-temperature solders as well as the recent progress in this exciting surface mount technology. This information will prove valuable for those actively pursuing low-temperature solder conversion of their manufacturing processes as well as those working to understand the progress and future for the low-temperature solder materials."
Review from Alejandro Carrillo, Founder/General Manager, InterLatin
"Factory Analytics is great reading! Data analytics provides evidence of sustained performance and continuous improvement. This book also covers new tools like machine learning and how AI will bring new levels of factory analytics and efficiency."
Review from Dr. Helmut Schweigart, Head of Reliablility & Surfaces, Zestron Europe.
"Readers will learn the advantages and disadvantages of different encapsulation materials and the importance of the application process. In order to find the right balance between benefit and effort, the author suggests using analytical approaches to configure the process and its settings. Additionally, she is always conscious of the need for sustainability when it comes to electronic assemblies."
Review from John R. Watson, Legrand North America
"At a time when electronics are not just taking small steps but rather large leaps forward, this is an appropriate book for anyone working with PCB design. With countless and ever-changing steps involved in every design, it presents a clear understanding of the process. This book will be the go-to reference for all of our designers at Legrand North America."
Review from Ammar Abusham, DFM Integration Engineer (AR EE Team), Meta Reality Labs
"This book effectively addresses the need for early integration of manufacturing elements into the design process. In an industry racing against time, MDD is the key to staying ahead.
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Review from Michael Ford, Senior Director Emerging Industry Strategy, Aegis Software
"This book provides unprecedented visibility of SMT processes, asserting inspection technology as a key active contributor to zero-defect quality initiatives, rather than being limited to simple defect detection."
Review from Dr. Lothar Henneken, Sr. Expert and Six Sigma Blackbelt, Robert Bosch GmbH
"A must-read for everyone who wants to deal responsibly with the subject of humidity robustness and electrochemical reliability of electronics with the now new, valid state of the art for material and process qualification.
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Review from Tara Dunn
"This book is a terrific resource for both those new to flex design and those more experienced looking to streamline the design to fabrication transition."
Review from Bob Tise, R&D Engineer, EMP Shield
"PCB design is as much art as science. While reading this book will not, itself, make you a professional PCB designer, it will help you make better decisions and trade-offs, saving time and money."
Review from Lambert Schutters, General Manager,
ESCATEC Penang
"We need the right tools to create the best design for the intended purpose. This book is a great introduction and guide on how to approach the process holistically."
Review from Jan Pedersen, Director of Technology, NCAB Group
"The importance of total thermal resistance has been an eye opener for me from being focused on one material’s thermal conductivity to understanding the total thermal behavior of a material stackup."
Review from Binayak Shrestha, Senior Research Engineer at C-DOT
"The most important aspect in the whole design process is getting the stackup correct. This book is one such rare gem which consolidates all the information in one single place!"
Review from Mark Thompson, Engineering Manager, Out of the Box
"I love this book. Particularly the sections on the effects of the glass weave, the history of laminate, and the difference between Dk and Effective Dk. I highly recommend this book for any designer or engineer looking to better understand laminate!"
Review from Joe O'Neil, Principal, OAA Ventures
"The Printed Circuit Assembler’s Guide to Solder Defects is an outstanding summary of the how’s and why’s of paste theory, defect causation and recommended best practices. This short read contains real world advice from the experts. I highly recommend it for anyone involved in the PCB Assembly process."
Review from Lee Ritchey, Founder and President, Speeding Edge
"Author Brad Griffin offers readers a very good explanation of system-level analysis of complex and high-speed electronic designs. I highly recommend this book for those who are getting started with the design of PCBs and systems that are used in data centers."
Review from Happy Holden, Consulting Technical Editor, I-Connect007
"This book provides good education, with examples and explanations to help the reader understand how the smart factory can improve performance and competitiveness."
Review from Dan Beaulieu, President, DB Management Group
"For those who are, shall we say, 'less technical' than others, it’s refreshing—not to mention face-saving, at times—to be able to understand terms like insulated metal-clad PCBs (IMPCBs), metal-clad PCBs (MCPCBs) and mixed-technology PCBs."
Review from Dr. Lothar Henneken, Sr. Expert and Six Sigma Blackbelt, Robert Bosch GmbH
"A must-read for everyone who wants to deal responsibly with the subject of humidity robustness and electrochemical reliability of electronics with the now new, valid state of the art for material and process qualification.
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Review from Happy Holden, Consulting Technical Editor, I-Connect007
"This is essential reading for those who are wondering, "What can smart factories do for me?" The Mentor/Siemens description of how Industry 4.0 can benefit an electronics manufacturer, and how to go about using such a concept, is both detailed and easy to understand. It is one of the best books on the subject!"
Review from Kelly Dack, CIT, CID+ PCB Designer, Instructor & Manufacturing Liaison
"This book explains how information embedded in a PCB design layout database can be leveraged to efficiently and dynamically output more accurate PCB design documentation."
Review from Alex Stepinski, vice president, GreenSource Fabrication
"Happy takes a textbook-style approach using easy-to-follow language. He provides step-by-step points for the DIYer, especially for making your own chemistry controllers, while providing examples from his past experiences.
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Review from Dan Beaulieu, president, D.B. Management
"If you are serious about creating the best, most perfect data packages available today, do yourself a favor. Download and read this book. It’s simple—the better the package, the better the board.
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Review from Happy Holden, Consulting Technical Editor, I-Connect007
"I found this book to be very educational and informative. I agree with the authors that there are many advantages to using an LMP solder paste when it comes to improving the assembly and field reliability of complex HDI structures. I was particularly interested in their look at advanced density packaging for PoP and SiP, as these are rising packaging trends."
Review from Alun Morgan, Chairman, EIPC
" A comprehensive tour through the world of thermal management. Required reading for designers and end users wishing to understand the science and practice of using insulated metal substrate materials."
Review from Darren Smith, founding principal at AthenaTech
"A very thorough how-to that informs and enhances your project's ROI. Critical for designers new to RF layout or combining multiple impedance environments."
Review from Andy Shaughnessy
"This micro eBook should be required reading for every PCB designer or design engineer, whether novice or veteran. This book makes a great follow-up to Mentor’s previous eBook, The Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to…Signal Integrity."
Review from Stephen Las Marias, Managing Editor, SMT Magazine
"To those looking to know more about conformal coatings—from fundamentals and testing, to industry standards and best practices—this micro eBook is the best starting point. Not only does this eBook provide the most important bits of information, but it also presents case studies to help you create successful conformal coating strategies for your applications."
Review from Eric Bogatin
"If you care about signal integrity, you are sure to pick up a few nuggets of insight from this new eBook."
Review from Andy Kowaleski
"Martyn's book regarding the 'black art' of signal integrity in printed circuit boards hits the nail right on the head. I found his explanations to be accurate, easy to read and in enough depth to satisfy both beginners and seasoned veterans. All in all, highly recommended. And FREE is a BIG bonus."
Review from Dan Beaulieu
"Joe Fjelstad does a great job of explaining the ins and outs of this process, as well as the numerous prospective advantages and some possible caveats.
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Review from Rick Hartley
"This book offers the greatest benefit to design and procurement people by helping them understand what can realistically be achieved in the final product."
Review from Dan Beaulieu
"This book is long overdue. Finally, a book on AS9100 certification written in clear and concise language.""