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INDUSTRY NEWS
New High Performance PCB Conformal Coating is a UV Cure Adhesive
Master Bond’s UV curing conformal coating is designed to restrain the impact of moisture, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes on electronic circuitry and components.
Hackensack, NJ. - As conformal coatings are becoming more essential to electronic assemblies, Master Bond broadens their protective conformal coatings line with the addition of UV10LV. A clear, highly non-conductive, UV curing conformal coating, it is designed to restrain the impact of moisture, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes on electronic circuitry and components. Its high resilience bonds will not deteriorate even when exposed to adverse environmental conditions including severe heat and moisture. Master Bond UV10LV is a low viscosity UV cure adhesive compound offering an exceptionally fast cure upon exposure to UV light at room temperature. Excellent adhesion properties are obtained with metals, ceramics, glass, paper, many plastic and elastomers. The PCB protection coating achieves bond strength equal or exceeded to those obtained from conventional epoxy resins.
The fast curing mechanism of UV10LV is triggered by any convenient source of UV light such as medium pressure mercury vapor lamps. Unlike other UV systems, the UV10LV protective conformal coating can be cured in a wide range of section thicknesses. It does not have to be fully cured by the light source because polymerization will continue after initial exposure. UV10LV is not oxygen inhibited and therefore does not require an inert atmosphere. Master Bond’s PCB conformal coating, UV10LV withstands exposure to temperatures up to 300°F and resists water and most chemicals. It has a refractive index of 1.55 and a volume resistivity of 1014 ohm/cm. No solvents or other volatiles are released during the curing process. Excellent fatigue resistance allows the UV curing adhesive to perform well under stress even in adverse environments. It has a shelf life of 6 months at 70oF in original unopened containers.
About Master Bond’s Conformal Coatings:
Circuit Board conformal coatings are designed to enhance the long term reliability and performance of electronic assemblies, particularly when exposed to harsh conditions such as high humidity, corrosive chemicals and extreme temperatures. Master Bond offers a complete line of conformal coatings that are easy to apply and provide superior protection for printed circuitry. These conformal coatings include very fast, one part, UV curing formulations, one and two part epoxies, one and two part silicones and a unique, cost effective latex system. These protective coatings for circuit boards can be applied by spraying, dipping, flow coating and other conventional processing techniques.
Read more about Master Bond conformal coatings: http://www.masterbond.com/produse/produse_cc.html. ,(Courtesy: Global SMT & Packagings’ mailer)
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Electronic and hardware industry needs major boost
Source: Manu Sharma, CXOtoday.com, February 2 2010 www.cxotoday.com ((ISAWINWIRE-India Semiconductor Association)
If the government does not take proper measures to boost the electronic and hardware production industry, India is unlikely to meet the projected target of US $125 billion by 2014 and US $400 billion by 2020. Even though the US $1.75 trillion electronics market is the fastest growing manufacturing industry in the world is expected to reach US $2 trillion by 2014, however, in India the current demand stands at only US $45 billion. But has a potential to grow to US $125 billion by 2014 and US $400 billion by 2020.
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IT, ITeS mkt to revive in 2010 to grow 15% IDC
After witnessing a slowdown in deman over the last year, the domestic IT and ITeS market is expected to revive in 2010 and witness a growth rate of 15% to touch the Rs.1,20,666 crore revenue mark. Accoring to market research firm IDC, the market is expected to grow at a rate of 5.4% in 2009 and recored revenues of Rs,04,906 cr4ore. The domestic IT market (excluding ITeS) is expected to register a marginal growth of 2.8%, to report revenues of Rs.95,268 crore. The domestic ITeS market is likely to grow at 40.8% to report revenues of Rs.9,638 crore.
(FE Jan 1, 2010, Electronics Outlook, ELCINA)
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IT services market set to double by 2013:
According to a report from Springboard Research Firm, the domestic IT services market in India is estimated to grow to $12.8 billion in 2013 from $5.7 billion in 2008-09, representing a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6% from 2008 to 2013. The report predics the Indian IT services market will be dominated by IT infrastructure management services, which are expected to reach $7.2 billion in 2013 reflecting a steady 53% market share, and a CAGR of 18.1% from 2008 to 2013. However, applications services with a growth rate of 19.6% is expected to remain the fastest growing market segment. IT consulting services will remain the smallest segment, with an expected market share of 5% and a growth rate of 16.4%.
(ET Dec 26, 2009, Electronics Outlook, ELCINA)
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Budget top be tabled on February 26
The Union Government will rpesent the annual budget on Friday, 26th February, 2010, two days ahead of the conventional date. This was announced by the Ginance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on 9th January, 2010. The date is being advanced as February 27 is a holiday on account of Prophet Mohammad’s birthday and Feb. 28 is a Sunday. The Minister also said that it would take another 7-8 months to bring in legislatiuon for the introduction of GST, which was earlier scheduled for April 01, 2010.
(FE Jan 9, 2010, Electronics Outlook, ELCINA)
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IT Task Force calls for a national electronics mission
An information technology (IT) task force, chaired by HCL, Infosystems Chairman and CEO, Ajai Chowdhry on 12th Dec.09 called for setting up a ‘national electronics mission’, which will help in synchronized functioning of the IT industry by acting as a nodal agency for the electronics industry within the Department of information Technology, with direct interface to the PMO. The government appointed task force, set up in August, not only submitted its report in a record time of three months, but also gave short-term, medium-term (2014) and long-term (2020) ROADMAP FOR THE it INDUSTRY. There are no government offcials on the task force, which comprises members from industry bodies like Nassom, ISA, ELCINA and MAIT, among others. The Task force report also called for extension of the existing tax holidays to promote the industry besides simulating frowth of the IT, IT-enabled service (ITeS) and electronics hardware manufacturing sectors. According to the Telecom & IT Minister, A.Raja, the government has identified IT and electronics hardware manufacturing as a key thrust area. Developing IT and electronics products and solutions for inclusive growth is the need of the hour. The Ministry will examine the report’s recommendations and initiate a dialogue with various other government ministries for appropriate imjplementationof the recommendations on a fast-track basis. The task force has estimated the current demand in the domestic electronics industry at $45 billion, which projected to touch $125 billion by 2014 and to $400 billion by 2020. IT exports are expected to rise from the current $4 billion to $15 billion by 2014 and to $80 billion by 2020. Other suggestions of the task force includes establishing India as a global hub for manufacturing and professional services, advocating free trade in services besides accelerating the process for bringing about a level-playing field between private and public players.
(BS December 12, 2009, Electronics Outlook ELCINA)
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PRICES OF COPPER CLAD LAMINATES HAVE SHOT UP!
The current laminate prices have shot up to 10%-20% levels since Nov/Dec 2009 and Jan 2010, as understood from laminates dealers.
Paper based laminates have increased almost 15.5% and FR 4 to 20%
The main reason being increase in prices for copper, and
tung oil, also paper based materials have gone up.
Added there is a overcapacity booking wherein Laminate
manufacturers are getting better prices than exports and business in China is picking up very fast
This is also one of the reasons for increase in prices.
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