Scanning Acoustic Microscopy for Electronic Failure Analysis Manufacturers are beginning to understand that quality and reputation are linked, in much the same way that profit and failure analysis (FA) are connected. In an area such as integrated circuit (IC) boards and semiconductors, a timely and accurate FA can be the difference between success and failure for a...more
Integrated Circuit Decapsulation - Opening the Integrated Circuitry This is one of the reasons they need to be packaged into individual segments with all the IC components sitting safely inside. The ICs also very delicate and must be protected which is another reason why they are sealed off from the outside world.Failure Analysis of such ICs needs physical access to...more
Disaster Safety Checklist - Guardian Self Defene Don't look now; it's hurricane season again! In addition, to dangerous hurricanes and tropical storms, we are fighting to overcome the worst natural disaster in history in the Gulf oil spill. If you live anywhere near the Gulf of Mexico, I'd be willing to bet that most you know at least one person who has been negatively affected by tropical storms or hurricanes. The oil spill in the Gulf has had devastative effects on Louisiana and most experts feel it's only a matter of time before Alabama and Florida feel the same effects.Hurricanes, oil spills, tornadoes, floods; you may not be able to stop them from occurring, but you can have a plan just in case. During Hurricane Katrina, thousands of people were stranded for days and even weeks without the necessary supplies to survive. No one imagined, that the levees would be breached and water would fill New Orleans like a soup bowl, but it did. No food, no water, no transportation, no electricity, no police, nothing; for weeks. Can you imagine being in this type of situation? Thousands thought it would never happen...more
Recycling Electronics for a Greener Planet What are some of the most rampant electronic waste found in the dump sites?In America alone, about 40 million of computers and televisions are being thrown out by consumers. Mobile phones are another major contributor to the waste...more
Helping Save the Earth By Recycling Electronics The invention of electronics and its development has enable daily living to be more compact, fast, and convenient. This might sound comfortable for the end-user, but the apparent global adverse effects of too much pollution...more
Ford Misses on Its 2011 Sync Electronics Usually, I get to review products that I can't explain to my family what they do (intrusion detection appliances, anyone?) but having a press loaner car was a nice change of pace. My overall review is that while Sync is better than ever, it is still too pricey and too limited when compared to after-market options.Ford has four different option packages of tech for its cars: There is the Sync features which allow you to connect your cell phone and music players to the car ($395). There is a navigation package that adds graphical maps to the basic turn-by-turn directions ($795). There is a rearview video camera ($240) which shows you what is going on when you are in reverse, and a touch screen for controlling audio, climate, and other cabin operations ($365). That adds up quickly and is also confusing to sort out. So my suggestion is first, make it all a single priced option.I test-drove a 2011 Edge that came with three video screens: two four-inch LCDs on either side of the speedometer and an 8 incher in the middle of the dash. This configuration will also be available...more
Recycle Your Old Electronics For Money People spend so much money on their electronics that they are hard to part with. There is a certain sentimental aspect to old...more
Go Online to Buy Hot Consumer Electronics For the Holidays And, although some shoppers continue to favor brick-and-mortar stores, an increasing number of consumers are finding...more
Ways to Earn Revenue Publishing Electronic Books If you're creative and need to learn how to stop living salary to check, publishing ebooks online might be the right option...more
Van Leasing: Convenience And Safety Today van leasing is a great way to find any size vehicle for just about any job. Sizes can be from small to big to use for personal, or...more
Health and safety reform - good or bad? The Government is seeking to reform health and safety laws, regulations and procedures. These measures touch all our lives, as they...more
Importance of Business Resources, Health and Safety as well as Sales Training Keep in mind that business is not that easy and there are many business resources, which are...more