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May 14, 2025 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
I-Connect007 is excited to share the latest episode of our new podcast series, which delivers expert technical insights for the printed circuit board and electronics manufacturing industry.
In this episode of On the Line with... NCAB: PCB Thermal Management, we continue the conversation with NCAB Field Application Engineer Ryan Miller as we dive into practical design and manufacturing techniques for controlling thermal effects. Topics include via farms, insulated metal substrates, coin technology, and copper pedestals—solutions that help meet today's high-performance demands.
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