January Survey Results : Conformal Coating

As a service to our valuable readers, DfR launched a survey of month in January. Its purpose is to help you gain a deeper insight into the thoughts, goals, and actions of your peers within the electronics industry. A free comprehensive summary of each survey was made available to all survey participants. In January, we asked our readers their thoughts and concerns in regards to conformal coatings. For more information on how DfR selects, qualifies, and audits coating materials and manufacturers, please contact Greg Caswell.

DfR Solutions at Solar Manufacturing & Reliability Web-Conference March 22-23, 2012

Solar Manufacturing and Reliability Web-Conference

March 22-23, 2012

http://www.smta.org/solar/tech.cfm

SMTA and SEMA have announced the finalized program of the Solar Manufacturing and Reliability Web-Conference taking place March 22-23, 2012. The program will consist of presentations and discussion covering the reliability testing of PV Modules covering gaps and where future work needs to be done. It will highlight various reliability programs being done in the industry with an assessment of current and evolving standards in manufacturing and reliability. This will include the work of the PV QA Forum Task Force groups who will submit their recommendations to the various IEC and other international standard groups.

Technical Sessions

Sessions will cover inverter and microinverter reliability / Balance of Systems and future trends. Module manufacturing and general manufacturing issues will be discussed together with a review of the global solar outlook. Areas of concerns will be discussed for modules which include General module hazardous issues and module warranties.

The web-conference is supported by IPVEA.

DFR Solutions Expands into Europe!

Due to increasing demand for our premier reliability services throughout the European market, DfR is proud to announce the opening of a European office in Espoo, Finland. Mobile electronics and packaging design expert, Dr. Petri Savolainen, will lead DfR Solutions European office as Senior Member of Technical Staff. More information on Petri's extensive technical background can be found here. To arrange a visit to your European location or discuss possible engagements, feel free to contact Petri by phone (+358 50 368 7121) or email.

DfR Solutions' Ed Wyrwas in Bay Area March 14-16

Ed Wyrwas will be visiting companies in the Bay Area and is available to discuss integrated circuit reliability at 45nm and below and solid state drive performance. If you and your associates are interested in an onsite visit and/or presentation, please contact June Caswell.

DfR Solutions' Greg Caswell at IMAPS Device Packaging Conference in Scottsdale, AZ: March 6-8

Greg Caswell will be making a presentation entitled, "Predicting the Reliability of Zero-Level TSVs" at the iMAPS Device Packaging Conference in Scottsdale, AZ: March 6-8 For more information, contact Greg Caswell.

DfR Solutions' Craig Hillman in Chicago on March 5-7

Craig Hillman will be visiting companies in the Chicago area and is available to discuss DfR, component packaging, and Pb-free reliability. If you and your associates are interested in an onsite visit and/or presentation, please contact June Caswell.

DfR Solutions Spring Open House: Monday, March 19th

DfR Solutions Spring Open House:
Monday, March 19, 2012
Location:
5110 Roanoke Pl #101, College Park, MD 20740

All are welcome. If you will be in town for the CALCE Spring Meeting or other business, please feel free to stop in.

Schedule:
1:30-2:00 p.m.	Registration and refreshments
2:00-2:45 p.m.	Dr. Craig Hillman will discuss super hydrophobic coatings and what they can do for you
2:45-3:00 p.m.	Break
3:00-4:00 p.m.	Nathan Blattau will demonstrate the latest features of Sherlock Automated Design Analysis™ software
4:00-4:30 p.m.	Lab tour

Space is limited! Please e-mail your name, company name, and citizenship to register.

Please click here for a map and directions.

DfR Solutions is a leading provider of quality, reliability, and durability research and services for the global electronics industry.