Alpha Particle Emission
Alpha particles are emitted from certain element isotopes, and can potentially change the binary output of a semiconductor from a 0 to a 1 or from a 1...
Semiconductor Packaging
8 Myths About Solder
Please don’t be fooled by misconceptions like the following: 1) Lead is bad 2) Soldering is simple 3) Soldering is complex 4) Changing a S...
Demand Semiconductor-Grade Flux
Speaking as a guy who knows flux – they are not all created equal. Flux use spans many industries, some of which can get away with crude ingred...
Why Thin-Film Solar Cells are Here to Stay
Apart from independence from silicon, thin-film solar cells have several advantages. On perfect day and perfect conditions crystalline silicon solar c...
How We Fell In Love
Okay, I’ll be honest – I think it’s pretty cheesy to write an entry on Valentines Day regarding my passion for the industry. I will,...
What is Semiconductor Packaging?
I’d say my version of the term is ‘protecting a semiconductor while facilitating its connection to the outside world’. Here’s ...
Heat Transfer in the Modern Era of Electronic Devices
By: Pat Ryan Do you know who the father of heat transfer is? You probably know techniques for heat dissipation in electronic devices can include heats...