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The High Density Packaging User Group International Inc. (HDP) and IPC have partnered successfully for many years. The groups signed an MoU in 2020 to strengthen this relationship, increase technical collaboration between the groups, and provide a mutual path toward emerging and disruptive high-density interconnect (HDI) technologies.
What is HDP?
HDP, founded in 1993, is a nonprofit trade organization that offers memberships to companies involved in the electronics manufacturing industry. HDP's mission is to drive innovations in the electronics industry, reducing cost and time to market through active collaborations that solve critical and emerging problems. HDP is focused on the characterization and reliability of electronic assemblies and sub-assemblies, focusing on new technologies.
This article originally appeared in the fall 2023 issue of IPC Community. To learn more about HDP’s area of focus and process, click here.
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