-
- News
- Books
Featured Books
- design007 Magazine
Latest Issues
Current IssuePower Integrity
Current power demands are increasing, especially with AI, 5G, and EV chips. This month, our experts share “watt’s up” with power integrity, from planning and layout through measurement and manufacturing.
Signal Integrity
If you don’t have signal integrity problems now, you will eventually. This month, our expert contributors share a variety of SI techniques that can help designers avoid ground bounce, crosstalk, parasitic issues, and much more.
Proper Floor Planning
Floor planning decisions can make or break performance, manufacturability, and timelines. This month’s contributors weigh in with their best practices for proper floor planning and specific strategies to get it right.
- Articles
- Columns
- Links
- Media kit
||| MENU - design007 Magazine
New Book Explores History of X-ray Technology and Application in Electronics Today
March 5, 2025 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: Less than a minute

As the field of electronics continues to evolve, X-ray inspection has become an indispensable tool for ensuring quality and reliability in manufacturing processes. In The Printed Circuit Assembler’s Guide to... X-ray Inspection, author Dr. Bill Cardoso, Creative Electron, discusses the development of contemporary X-ray machines, which incorporate advanced imaging, motion, and decision-making steps that facilitate precise defect detection.
This unique book provides an in-depth exploration of X-ray technology, tracing its historical roots from Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen's 1895 discovery to its modern applications in electronics.
Peer reviewer Gary Korkala of Kodex, Inc., says, “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.”
This essential resource is a valuable tool for engineers, inspectors, and manufacturers alike, equipping them with the knowledge needed to effectively use X-ray inspection in their production processes.
Now available from I-Connect007. Visit iconnect007.com/xi to get your free copy today.
I-Connect007 has published over 40 technical books. View our complete library here.
Testimonial
"Our marketing partnership with I-Connect007 is already delivering. Just a day after our press release went live, we received a direct inquiry about our updated products!"
Rachael Temple - AlltematedSuggested Items
RTX's Raytheon Begins Initial Production of SharpSight Surveillance Radar
10/13/2025 | RTXRaytheon, an RTX business, has launched the initial production of its new SharpSight multi-domain surveillance radar.
RTX's Advanced Electronic Warfare prototype for F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Passes Critical Review
09/22/2025 | RTXRaytheon, an RTX business, has successfully completed a major review of its new Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW) prototype for the U.S. Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet.
RTX's Raytheon Awarded $205 Million Contract for Continued Production of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System
09/08/2025 | Raytheon TechnologiesRaytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $205 million contract from the U.S. Navy for continued production of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS).
The Chemical Connection: Experience and Wisdom Gained by Doing Business
09/03/2025 | Don Ball -- Column: The Chemical ConnectionA well-managed company learns to adjust its strategies and processes based on what it learns during challenging times. The experience gained from making (or losing) a difficult sale is invaluable in adapting new sales and manufacturing processes necessary to make that sale the next time, no matter how painful those new processes might be.
Zephyr Project Expands Ecosystem with Silicon Labs Upgrading to Platinum Membership and New Silver Members
08/25/2025 | PRNewswireThe Zephyr® Project announced that Silicon Labs has upgraded membership to Platinum as Beningo Embedded Group, Raytac and Tenstorrent join as Silver members.