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I-Connect007 Explores Designing for Reality With ASC Sunstone in Latest Podcast Series
February 1, 2024 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: 1 minute
I-Connect007 is excited to announce the second season of its popular podcast, On the Line With..., where industry experts share the latest insights and perspectives on the most relevant topics in the electronics industry.
In this new season, host Nolan Johnson visited ASC Sunstone in Mulino, Oregon, for a series of in-depth conversations with VP, Manager, and published author Matt Stevenson about the specifics that can affect your circuit board during the manufacturing process. These conversations are part tutorial, part tips and tricks, as Stevenson systematically details the interrelationships between design, fabrication, yields, and cost optimization. No matter your skill level, there’s something new to think about in this series.
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