The 3D printing process is based on optical projection, similar to playing movies using a projector, to create programmed ultraviolet light illumination in a precursor solution, which is used to catalyze a chemical reaction. The UV light triggers photochemical reactions for metal nucleation and growth.
These thermoplastic filaments are often made with copper, but occasionally carbon and graphene are used instead. The latter are more brittle than copper, however, and have a tendency to shatter when subjected to significant vibrations.
Nano Dimension Ltd., a leading additive electronics provider for electronics, announced that it has developed 3D printed capacitors with the Company’s pioneering DragonFly additive manufacturing system. These capacitors are embedded in the body of the additively manufactured printed circuit boards (PCBs), saving space and eliminating the need for assembly.
Things are becoming worse since the semiconductor came into a sub-micron and deep sub-micron era. New challenges and 3D PLUS radiation test strategies are presented.
As a continuation of our previous post “Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) overview” it is shown a brief comparison between some LVDS drivers and receivers for high reliability and space application from different manufacturers