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2021 Global Components Constraints

22 Feb 202122 Feb 2021 By @smartelectronicsNo Comments

2021 Global Components Constraints _ Capacity, Lead-time, and Price 2021 could be an extremely challenging year for the electronics industry as we all work to put 2020 firmly behind us. We find ourselves in unprecedented circumstances as we gradually emerge from the global pandemic thanks to the new vaccines now available. The global supply chain is struggling like it has never struggled before, as you may have seen in the many news articles about severe components shortages such as semiconductors. Markus Duesmann CEO for Technical Development at Audi recently spoke to the Financial Times and explained that “Audi will delay production of some of its models because of the ‘massive’ shortage of computer chips”. Reuters are also reported recently that many automotive manufacturers are planning on trimming vehicle production due to a worldwide shortage of semiconductors. (Source : Financial Times “Chip shortage forces Audi to delay production”) Given the current situation, it is vital that we work closely with supply chains and coordinate your...

ED vs RA copper (Flex boards)

12 Oct 202012 Oct 2020 By @smartelectronicsNo Comments

We are often asked about flexibility. Of course, why else would you require a "flex" board? “Will the flex board crack if use ED copper on it?’’ Within this article we would like to investigate two different materials (ED-Electrodeposited and RA-rolled-annealed) and observe their impact on circuit longevity. Though well understood by the flex industry, we are not getting that important message to the board designer. Let's take a moment to review these two types of foil. Here is the cross-section observation of RA Copper and ED Copper: <Image source: https://www.bestfpc.com> Flexibility in the copper comes from multiple factors. Of course, the thinner is the copper, the more flexible the board is. In addition to the thickness (or thinness), copper grain also affects flexibility. There are two common types of copper that are used in the PCB and flex circuit markets: ED and RA as aforementioned. Roll Anneal Copper Foil (RA copper) Rolled Annealed (RA) Copper has been used extensively in the flex circuits manufacturing and...

Electronics Industry Trends 2020 _[01. AI]

27 Jan 202012 Oct 2020 By @smartelectronics Comment Closed

Electronics Industry Trends 2020 Welcome back to Smart blog and Happy new year!Rising demand for electronic devices and components has created a dynamic business environment for most Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)to work with overseas component manufacturers and electronic manufacturing service (EMS) providers. We will take a look at few trends in Electronics Industry. : Today we talk about Artificial Intelligent[AI] and how it could make an impact on us. Artificial Intelligent [AI] By growing IoT & Automotive industry such as 5G or Electronic cars, it is required more features and functionalities on PCB board itself. That means simply thousands of technologies to be stacked onto each board. Most engineers in decades, manually route and design their boards but there are some potentialities to save your time or resources in the manufacturing process. AI placement is the one of opportunities to operate it efficiently. The more electronic products that are designed, the more that can be manufactured and sold. Although true intelligence seems a little way off yet, but AI...

Potential risks and challenges for EMS providers in 2019

9 Jul 201919 Sep 2019 By @smartelectronics Comment Closed

One can never be sure what waits for her in a month or so. Even if there is a well-developed strategy plan and risk analysis, the business arena is full of unexpected events. Being aware of potential challenges coming up on the way, your company can surely be more prepared and take actions to overcome the potential issues. Like in previous years, 2019 is not an exception in terms of challenges and risks for EMS providers. Below, we are discussing some potential challenges that anybody involved in electronics manufacturing services industry should be aware of. The Brexit March 2019 is approaching along with uncertainties of the Brexit. Whether Hard Brexit or Soft Brexit, there is certainly an impact on companies operating in and outside the UK, as the overall supply chain will be affected. So, let’s see what potential effects of...

What is electronic design process?

9 Jul 201919 Sep 2019 By @smartelectronics Comment Closed

Do you need electronic design for your R&D? Are you considering outsourcing the electronic design services? As an electronics design engineering company, Smart Electronics provides a detailed overview of the electronic design process which will help you to understand every stage of it. This article gives some tips and advice to make the process more time-efficient and beneficial for you. A typical electronic design process for an electronic design engineering company is as follows:Considering a client’s initial conceptIdentifying an objective and refining the concept with the clientWriting a brief – document specifying the scope of the proposed project in technical languageEvery process includes a number of important stages. Each of them is discussed separately below.The design of any product is critical to its manufacture and future success. To ensure the best possible results Smart Electronics implement a stepped approach to electronics design. This enables enhancements and customer feed-back throughout the product design period. For a helpful guide to electronics product development, non-disclosure agreements and examples of technical documentation...