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Casio WLP technology added to dummy component line
Practical Components has extended its line of dummy components with the addition of the Casio Micronics WLP wafer chip size package, which is suitable for installation in surface-mount technology.
News from Electronicstalk, 21 January 2011
Practical releases virtual catalogue
The latest Practical Components catalogue will be of interest to anyone involved in PCB assembly, training, soldering and surface-mount technology.
News from Electronicstalk, 25 March 2009
Practical unveils Fusionquad test boards
With the wide acceptance of Amkor's Fusionquad (VQFP / HVF-PQFP), Practical Components has added two test boards to its product range.
News from Electronicstalk, 13 February 2009
B-52 CRET kit for process cleanliness testing
Practical Components has announced that its B-52 CRET (Cleanliness and Residue Evaluation Test) kit is designed to help determine the ionic cleanliness of a customer's manufacturing process.
News from Electronicstalk, 6 February 2009
Test boards evaluate drop and thermal performance
With the wide acceptance of Amkor's Fusionquad, Practical Components has added two test boards to its line-up.
News from Electronicstalk, 12 December 2008
Dummy checks application of triple stack
The Practical dummy component version of the Amkor middle stacked package is identical to the live package without the expensive die inside.
News from Electronicstalk, 26 May 2008
Dummy component lines brought up to date
Free catalogue is organised by package type and category with each product accompanied by drawings, description, part number with special attention to lead-free availability and formulations.
News from Electronicstalk, 15 August 2007
Chinese distribution for dummies
Practical Components has appointed Kasion Automation as the exclusive distributor of its products in the People's Republic of China.
News from Electronicstalk, 12 June 2007
New Distribution Channel for South Asia
Due to new customer preferences and trends in the growing South Asia electronics market, Practical Components has restructured and streamlined product delivery and customer service
News from Electronicstalk, 27 July 2006
Catalogue speeds search for dummies
Practical Components has issued its new catalogue designed to help engineers quickly find the key products needed to qualify their technology, train and grow their business.
News from Electronicstalk, 3 May 2006
Distributor covers Russian Federation
Practical Components has appointed NPF DiPaul as its distributor throughout the Russian Federation.
News from Electronicstalk, 20 March 2006
PoP dummy component introduced at Productronica
Practical Components is to introduce the new Amkor Technology PSvfBGA (PoP) to its extensive line of dummy components at the 2005 Productronica Exibition in Munich, Germany, Hall A4 Stand 480.
News from Electronicstalk, 14 November 2005
Award for lead-free validation programme
SMT Magazine has recognised the CE Analytics/Practical Components lead-free process capability validation programme as the winner of its 2004 Vision Award for outstanding technology and innovation.
News from Electronicstalk, 14 March 2005
Catalogue eases switch to RoHS/WEEE standards
Practical Components has recently published a new in 2004 comprehensive design guide/product catalogue.
News from Electronicstalk, 14 September 2004
New scheme checks out lead-free processes
A new lead-free process capability programme combines lead-free components and test boards with analytical evaluation and process capability validation services to IPC and J-STD requirements.
News from Electronicstalk, 13 September 2004
Budget route to repair BGA packages
The Practical Components BGA Reballing Kit features patented stencils and holders are used to manually rework BGA components to original condition.
News from Electronicstalk, 2 June 2004
Practice kit prepares for lead-free soldering
The PC003 hand solder practice kit is a low cost and effective kit for training and testing employees in lead-free assembly and rework as well as process evaluation.
News from Electronicstalk, 14 May 2004
Check out lead-free finishes
The Saber kit is an economical solution to explore and qualify a variety of available lead-free finishes.
News from Electronicstalk, 9 February 2004
Dummy component range takes in wafers
Practical Components now supplies dummy silicon grade wafers in various sizes.
News from Electronicstalk, 4 November 2003
Dummies cover new miniature package specs
Practical Components can now supply dummy resistors in the metric 0402 size for process development and planning.
News from Electronicstalk, 11 August 2003
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