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Learn More About PCB Prototyping

Nov. 19, 2013
A series of videos provides educational information on building PCBs and the equipment needed to fabricate them.
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A new educational video series, “Ask LPKF,” offers a great deal of information about designing and fabricating high-frequency printed-circuit boards (PCBs) and the tools and equipment needed to build those PCBs. The first four videos in the series cover questions on topics ranging from PCB laser systems to materials used for molded interconnect device fabrication. The company plans on producing one or two of the video segments each month covering a variety of topics, including PCB prototyping equipment, laser systems for depaneling PCBs and creating surface-mount-technology (SMT) stencils, laser plastic welding, and laser direct structuring of 3D molded interconnect devices (MIDs). Those interested in viewing the video series or submitting a question to LPKF can do so here.

LPKF Laser & Electronics, 12555 SW Leveton Dr., Tualatin, OR 97062; (503) 454-4200, FAX: (503) 682-7151.

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Jack Browne | Technical Contributor

Jack Browne, Technical Contributor, has worked in technical publishing for over 30 years. He managed the content and production of three technical journals while at the American Institute of Physics, including Medical Physics and the Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology. He has been a Publisher and Editor for Penton Media, started the firm’s Wireless Symposium & Exhibition trade show in 1993, and currently serves as Technical Contributor for that company's Microwaves & RF magazine. Browne, who holds a BS in Mathematics from City College of New York and BA degrees in English and Philosophy from Fordham University, is a member of the IEEE.

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