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THE LEAD
In response to recent US tariffs, Canada has launched an extensive counter-tariff approach, which includes American smartphones, along with video game consoles and audio equipment, including headphones.
For decades, batteries have been the primary energy storage solution, powering everything from consumer electronics to electric vehicles. The key question remains: can supercapacitors replace batteries entirely, or will they serve as complementary storage devices?
TECH NEWS
Recent advances in materials science have opened new possibilities for the fabrication of bioelectronics, devices designed to be worn or implanted in the human body.
Shenmao debuts PF925 SAC+ solder .
PCEA announced its Discord server, bringing together engineers and designers from around the world on a private channel for discussing technical questions and career opportunities.
Chinese robotics firm AgiBot is developing humanoid robots capable of handling everyday tasks, from household chores to retail work, as part of a broader push to integrate artificial intelligence into daily life.
CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY announced the 2025 New Product Introduction (NPI) Award winners for electronics assembly equipment, materials and software.
Micron is reducing DRAM power consumption by employing high-K metal gate CMOS technology paired with design optimizations.
University of Cambridge and the Eindhoven University of Technology researchers have created an organic semiconductor that forces electrons to move in a spiral pattern, which could improve the efficiency of OLED displays in television and smartphone screens, or power next-generation computing technologies such as spintronics and quantum computing.
Registrants for PCB Detroit this June will gain access to several technical sessions and a tabletop exhibition, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced.
Registration is open for CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY's annual Service Excellence Awards (SEAs) for EMS providers and electronics assembly equipment, material, service, and software suppliers.
McGill University researchers observed a mysterious electrical effect in ultra-thin bismuth that remains unchanged across a wide temperature range, from near absolute zero (-273°C) to room temperature.
PCB East features the top experts on printed circuit board design, including Rick Hartley, Susy Webb, Dan Beeker, and Stephen Chavez, among others.
Sebastian Schaal of Luminovo discusses supply chain management on the latest Reliablity Matters podcast.
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DESIGNER'S NOTEBOOK
Closing the Deal on Concurrent Development
The restaurant industry has a saying, “Time to lean is time to clean.” The gist is that there is never a dull moment while the clock is ticking. Bearing in mind the importance of time, the PCB designer is often faced with the prospect of starting a layout before all the necessary data are on the table.
JOHN BURKHERT JR.
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