May 11, 2025 

I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week

Andy Shaughnessy, Design007 Magazine

Trade show season is wrapping up as we head into summer. Where has the time gone? I hope you all get the chance to take a vacation this year, because I know you’ve earned one. Speaking of which, when was my last vacay? If I can’t remember, it’s probably time for one. It’s been a busy week in electronics, with fallout from the back-and-forth on tariffs taking up most of the oxygen in the room. We have quite an assortment of articles and columns for you in this installment of Must-Reads. See you next time.


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New Issue of Design007 Magazine: Are Your Data Packages Less Than Ideal?

I-Connect007 Editorial Team

Why is it so difficult to create the ideal data package? Many of these simple errors can be alleviated by paying attention to detail—and knowing what issues to look out for. So, this month, our experts weigh in on the best practices for creating the ideal data package for your design.


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Trouble in Your Tank: Causes of Plating Voids, Pre-electroless Copper

Michael Carano, IPC

In the business of printed circuit fabrication, yield-reducing and costly defects can easily catch even the most seasoned engineers and production personnel off guard. In this month’s column, I’ll investigate copper plating voids with their genesis in the pre-plating process steps.


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