Open source CADS for projects based on academic FPGAs Studies of new architectures are conducted on the basis of academic FPGAs using open source CAD tools. The article considers the features of using of the most popular open source software tools.
Fuzionof: tunable assembly platform with advanced functionality The new Universal Instruments’ assembly platform in addition to high-precision surface mount Fuzion family’s functionality is able to work with pin/complex components and to perform microelectronic assembly operations. The article describes the range of tasks to be solved by the platform, the foundation of its effectiveness as well as the options for the use as part of equipment for electronic assembly production.
The optimal soldering iron for your tasks. Composite handpieces from Hakko Corporation The article reviews the types of composite handpieces (combining heating element, temperature sensor and soldering tip in one module) for manual soldering irons, as well as the recommendations for the use of handpieces of various shapes for specific tasks when mounting of electronic components.
Dynamical change in ic topology is the advantage of a multi-phototypesetting stepper EM-5784 multi-phototypesetting stepper manufactured by KBTEM-OMO JSC (Minsk, Republic of Belarus) is proposed to be used for manufacture of special circuits with a unique code.
Quality assurance in the electronics industry. German solutions in the field of measurement automation Helmut Fischer offers a comprehensive technology of automated measurements. FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY 4000 measuring system is designed for material analysis and measurement of coating layer thickness during galvanization. Available for the electronics industry FISCHERSCOPE X-RAY XDV-μ SEMI system is equipped with all the things needed for complex automatic analysis of microstructures.
16-channel coherent data capture unit for afar systems PKK Milandr JSC has developed a highly reliable signal capture unit. Parallel operation of eight DSPs and FPGAs in tandem allows to optimally distribute the processing power, expand the functionality and achieve high performance of the system as a whole.
Flexible solutions to the problems of import substitution of electronic components for special equipment The article considers a number of steps to increase the share of Russian chips and improve the technical level of developments. One of the ways to solve this problem is to use basic matrix crystals and programmable ICs.
Programmable power supplies from preen (AC Power Corp.) The article reviews the programmable AC power supplies from Preen (AC Power Corp.) (Taiwan). The characteristics and features of power supplies of various series are given.
Problems and prospects for the development of the industrial internet of things The article reviews the structure and development trends of IIoT as well as data protection issues in IIoT. It is shown that IIoT increasingly becomes a catalyst for the digital transformation of all areas of everyday life.
Industry 4.0. Readiness of Russian enterprises for the fourth industrial revolution The article considers the problems of implementing the Digital Economy program of the Russian Federation’s Government taking into account the real situation at Russian enterprises and the activity to organize business processes of enterprises using software and hardware complexes based on a single integrated platform.
Wafer level solder microbumps formation The article considers the formation of solder bumps for connecting the semiconductor chip to contact pads of package/board. It is noted that the right choice of technological materials is extremely important for reliable and high-quality bumps.