Volume 3, Number 2
May 16, 1996

ELECTRONIC PACKAGING NEWSLETTER

INDEX (May 16, 1996)


  • CALENDAR OF CONFERENCES/MEETINGS

  • Brief Conference/Meeting Listing

  • Packaging Related World Wide Web Sites

  • RECENT BOOKS

  • CPMT INFORMATION





    CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS


    13th Annual IEEE Semiconductor Thermal Measurement and Management SEMI-THERM

          
                              CALL FOR PAPERS
    
       13th Annual IEEE Semiconductor Thermal Measurement and Management
                                (SEMI-THERM)
                            January 28-30, 1997
                            Four Seasons Hotel
                             Austin, Texas USA
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    Sponsored by: 
      * IEEE Components Packaging and Manufacturing Technology Society 
      * National Institute for Standards and Technology
    ---------------------------------------------------
    
    INFORMATION
    
       Semi-Therm is an international forum dedicated to new developments
       in the thermal characterization of electronic components and
       systems.  The symposium is desighed to foster the exchange of
       information from both academic and industrial communities on
       advances in the thermal management of electronic systems.  Semi-Therm
       is well-known for its workshop atmosphere with single-session programs
       coupled with technical workshops, tutorials, vendor exhibits, and
       optional short courses.  Student papers are being solicited this
       year: for details, contact the program chair.
    
    TOPICS OF INTEREST
    
       Areas of interest include the following
    
          * Thermal characterization -- component through system
          * Analytical and computational modeling and simulation.
          * Experimental methods and applications.
          * Thermal design and modeling.
    
       Special interest will also be placed on papers emphasizing the 
       following topics.
    
          * Heat-sink modeling and characterization.
          * Automotive and high-power electronics applications.
          * Cooling techniques for notebook computers and portable
             equipment
          * Thermal management innovations for MCMs.
          * Thermal control and management using phase change materials.
    
    SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
       Selection of papers for presentation is solely based on the
       extended abstract.  Authors should submit a complete summary
       of the proposed paper that consists of work or results not
       previously presented or published.  The abstract should contain
       key results supporting the conclusions and findings in at least
       two pages of single-spaced text with additional pages of
       figures, tables, and references as apporpriate.  The purpose of
       the extended abstract is to demonstrate that the proposed paper
       is appropriate for SEMI-THERM and is high technical quality and
       significance.
    
       Submission of an abstract represents a commitment to submit a
       cleared manuscript for publication in the Symposium Proceedings
       and to attend and present the paper at SEMI-THERM in January, 1997.
    
       Send abstracts to the program chair
    
          Seri Lee, Program Chair
          Aavid Thermal Technologies
          One Kool Path
          Laconia, NH 03247 USA
          Tel: (603)527-2339
          Fax: (603)528-1478
          Email: lee@aavid.com
    
    IMPORTANT DATES
    
          Abstract deadline:   July 15, 1996
          Notification of abstract acceptance: September 15, 1996
          Photo-ready full manuscript due:  November 1, 1996
    
    FINAL MANUSCRIPT
    
       Final manuscripts are expected to be approximately eight pages
       including figures.  The language of the symposium is English.
    
    PEOPLE
    
       Program chair: Seri Lee, Aavid Thermal Technologies, Laconia, NH USA
    
       General chair: Thomas S. Tarter, Advanced Micro Devices, 
                   Sunnyvale, CA USA
    
       European Liaisons
    
          * Harvey Rosten; Flometrics Lmt.; 81 Bridge Rd.; Hampton Court;
                Surrey KT8 9HH    UK
                Tel: 44-181-941-8810     Fax: 44-181-941-8730
                Email: harvey@flopc.demon.co.uk
    
          * Clemens J.M. Lasance; Philips Research; Prof. Holstlaan 4 (WB31)
                5656AA  Eindhoven; The Netherlands
                Tel: 31-40-27-42795     Fax: 31-40-27-44288
                Email: lasance@natlab.research.philips.com
    
       Symposium/Exhibitor Information
    
          * Bonnie Crystall or Walter Schuch; C/S Communications, Inc.
                Tel: 602-345-1118     Fax: 602-345-1119
                Email: cscom@indirect.com
    
    
    
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    IEEE Laser and Electro-Optics Society 1996 Annual Meeting

    
    
                           CALL FOR PAPERS
    
         IEEE Laser and Electro-Optics Society 1996 Annual Meeting
                        November 18-21, 1996
                      The Westin Hotel Boston
                          Boston, MA  USA
    ---------------------------------------------------
    
    Sponsored by: 
      * IEEE Laser and Electro-Optics Society 
    ---------------------------------------------------
    
    INFORMATION
       LEOS'96 is the ninth annual meeting of the IEEE LEOS Society.  This
       conference has established itself as an important forum for keeping
       abreast of the latest developments in lasers and electro-optics
       technologies.  With a strong core of invited talks by preeminent 
       speakers from around the globe, LEOS'96 also provides and ideal
       platform to learn about new fields and understand technological
       trends.  The conference incorporates invited papers, topical
       symposia, and contributed technical papers addressing a broad
       spectrum of topics of interest to LEOS members and the lasers
       and electro-optics community.
    
    TOPICS OF INTEREST
    
       * Electro-optical sensors and systems.
       * Integrated optics and optoelectronics
       * Lasers in medicine and biology
       * Nonlinear optics
       * Optical communications
       * Optical fiber and planar waveguide networks and systems.
       * Optical interconnects and processing systems.
       * Optical materials and processing
       * Optoelectronic packaging, manufacturing and reliability
       * Semiconductor lasers
       * Short wavelength and gas lasers.
       * Solid-state lasers
       * Ultra-fast optics and electronics.
    
    SUBMISSION OF PAPERS (Deadline - June 7, 1996)
    
       Originalpapers that have not been previously presented and which
       describe new contributions to the areas covered in the topics of
       interest are solicited for LEOS'96
    
       Papers will be selected by theLEOS'96 Program Committee based upon
       technical content described in the submitted abstract and
       summary.  Each author is required to complete and submit the
       following.
    
          * Attached Categorization Form:  To obtain call for papers
             with the categorization form, contact
                   Leos'96 Program
                   IEEE/LEOS
                   445 Hoes Lane
                   P.O. Box 1331
                   Piscataway, NJ 08855-1331
    
                   Tel: (908)562-3897
                   Fax: (908)562-8434
    
          * 35 word abstract (to be printed in the LEOS'96 Advance Program)
          * 2-page camera-ready summary --  please submit an ORIGINAL
                to be printed in the LEOS'96 Proceedings and one(1) copy.
          * IEEE/LEOS Copyright form (provided at time of paper acceptance).
    
       Submit the above material to the "LEOS'96 Program" address above
       NO LATER THAN JUNE 7, 1996.
    
       General Chair                 Program Chair
          Jon Heritage                  Peter Zory
          University of California      University of Florida
          Davis, CA                     Gainesville, FL
                
    
    
    
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    Surface Mount Interntional

    
                                 ANNOUNCEMENT
    
                         Surface Mount Interntional
                 Advanced Electronics Manufacturing Technologies
                            September 8-12, 1996
                          San Jose Convention Center
                             San Jose, CA USA
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    Sponsored by: 
      * Electronic Industries Association
      * Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits
      * Surface Mount Technology Association 
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    INFORMATION
    
       SMI will explore the latest advances in
          * Array technology: ball grid array, chip scale packaging
          * Contract management
          * SMT manufacturing/production/process/test
          * Direct chip attach/flipchip technology
          * Chip on board/chip on flex
          * Underfill materials
          * Emerging technologies
          * Alternatives to solder
          * Optical interconnects
          * 3D packaging
    
          * and more.
    
       The technical program features over 90 original papers and
       30 tutorials/workshops.
    
       A exhibition floor with over 680 boots with products and equipment
       encompassing the entire industry/
    
    WEB SITE:  
    
    For additional information contact
    
          Surface Mount International
          c/o ARI
          1420 Mac Arthur Drive, #104
          Carrollton, TX 75007
    
          Tel: (415) 905-4994
          Fax: (3214) 466-4611
          Email: smi@mfi.com
    
    
    
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    CHIP SCALE/FLIP CHIP PACKAGING WORKSHOP

    
                                  CALL FOR PAPERS
    
                     CHIP SCALE/FLIP CHIP PACKAGING WORKSHOP
                             Sept. 9-11, 1996
                              Binghamton, NY
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    Sponsored by: 
      * IEEE CPMT Society 
    ---------------------------------------------------
    
    Submitted by R. Gedney 
    
    
    INFORMATION:
    
            The IEEE CPMT Society and the Binghamton CPMT Chapter are jointly
      sponsoring a workshop on Chip Scale and Flip Chip Packaging. All
      attendees are expected to be specialists in electronic packaging and
      participate in discussions. The Workshop will be held immediately before
      the Ninth Annual Soldering Technology For Electronics Packaging
      Symposium sponsored by Binghamton University in the same hotel. The
      Soldering Symposium will address solder materials for area array and
      fine pitch packages. The Workshop will be conducted in single, sequential
      sessions so that attendees will be able to hear every papers. Most
      papers will be 20 minutes long with time for questions and discussions.
    
        The Workshop wishes to highlight the practical and seeks papers
      providing actual manufacturing experience. The Workshop goal is to
      provide attendees with papers and discussions of actual experiences with
      these technologies.
    
      Chip Scale Packages
    
         - Design rules, particularly for PCB Assembly
         - Thermal management, modeling/designs
         - Production experience including assembly test and repair
         - Various applications: auto, computer, communications
         - Analytical techniques to ensure robust processes
         - PCB joining processes, inspection, process control
         - Applications experience (MCM, PCMCIA, etc.)
         - Reliability issues including
            - Environmental testing
            - Board level assembly
            - Socketing, test, burn-in
    
      Flip Chip Interconnection
    
         - Design for reliability
         - Flip Chip device manufacturing
            - Under bump metallurgies
            - Bump metallurgies
            - Processes, costs, tradeoffs
         - Substrate design for flip chip interconnections
         - Joining processes (both PCB and Ceramic)
         - Underfill. encapsulants and interconnection reliability
         - Test and burn-in, rework and repair techniques
         - Inspection/process control techniques
         - Flip Chip standards: geometries, configurations, metallurgies
    
    PAPER SUBMISSION:
    
      A 300 word abstract should be sent to either:
    
      Ron Gedney, General Chair              Don Seraphim, Program Chair
      2636 Lynnhurst Drive         or        400 Rano Blvd.
      Vestal, NY, 13850                      Vestal, NY 13850
      Phone/fax: 607-770-8886                Phone/fax: 607-798-9474
    
    
          Abstracts must be received by May 15, 1996. The abstract,
      supplemented with up to four of your most important figures (optional),
      will be given to all attendees. Authors will be notified of paper
     acceptance by June 30, 1996.
    
    EXHIBITS:
    
         The conference will be seeking corporate sponsors and technical
      exhibits relating to the theme of the Workshop. Exhibits will available,
      and special time made for attendees to view them, during the second day
      of the Workshop. For information, contact Ron Gedney, General Chair. 
    
    
    
    
    
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    SPECIAL SESSION ON OPTOELECTRONIC COMPUTING SYSTEMS

    
                                Call For Papers
    
             SPECIAL SESSION ON OPTOELECTRONIC COMPUTING SYSTEMS
    
                 The Third International Conference On
                  ELECTRONICS, CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS
                            October 13-16, 1996
                               Rodos, GREECE
    ---------------------------------------------------
    
    Sponsored by: 
      * IEEE Circuits and Systems Society 
    ---------------------------------------------------
    
    Submitted by Pericles A. Mitkas 
    
    DEADLINE:  Delays in getting newsletter out leaves little time
               for meeting deadline.  Apologies!
    
       Deadline: May 13, 1996 (paper);  May 19, 1996 (electronic)
    
    INFORMATION
          The 1996  International  Conference on Electronics, Circuits and
       Systems (ICECS '96)  is the third in a series of  annual conferences
       organized in the  Mediterranean  area.   It is the annual region-8  IEEE
       Conference of the Circuits and Systems Society.
    
           It will  be held on the  island of  Rodos, Greece,  October 13-16,
       1996. Plenary  sessions,  special  sessions,  invited talks,  and 
       tutorials on specific advanced topics will also be included in the program.
    
    
    SPECIAL SESSION ON OPTOELECTRONIC COMPUTING SYSTEMS(OCS Session)
    
          Recent  advances in  optoelectronics  have  yielded  new  and 
       promising materials and devices  which, in turn, have  rejuvenated  the
       interest in optical computing systems.  The  commercial  success of
       optical disks and the development of global fiber optic interconnection 
       networks naturally led to the investigation of optical digital processing
       techniques. Optics brings high speed, massive parallelism, and has lower
       power requirements.
    
          In this session,  we will discuss the  latest  developments  in
       enabling technologies,  novel techniques,  and system  demonstrations 
       for optical computing  in an effort  to identify  applications  that can
       benefit from optoelectronic data processing.  We are also interested in 
       outlining the technological  barriers that  must be overcome  to make
       optical computing a mainstream approach.
    
    Topics of interest include:
          - Optoelectronic logic devices
          - Optical memories
          - Optical interconnection networks
          - Optoelectronic analog/digital processing systems
    
    Chair:  Pericles A. Mitkas
            Optoelectronic Computing Systems Center
            and Department of Electrical Engineering
            Colorado State University
            Fort Collins, CO 80523-1373                Tel. +1-970-491-7481
            U.S.A.                                     Fax  +1-970-491-2249
            Email:   mitkas@lance.colostate.edu
    
    SUBMISSION
    
          Authors are invited to submit 4 copies of an extended summary, not
       less than 5 pages,  or the full paper,  not more than 12 double-spaced
       pages. The title page should include  author(s) name(s),  affiliation, 
       mailing address,  telephone,  FAX, email, plus a 100-word abstract.  The
       special session title must also be clearly indicated  on the cover page.
       The official language of the conference is English
    
       Papers must be received by May 13, 1996 at the address below:
          ICECS  Secretariat,
          EE Department,
          University of Patras,                 Tel: +30 61 997 283
          26500, Greece.                        Fax: +30 61 994 798
    
        Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged
        ----------------------------------------------
    
      They should consist of two e-mails:
        * The first one containing  an ASCII  cover page, giving the author(s)'s
          full name(s), address,  telephone number,  fax number, e-mail address,
          a 100-word abstract, and the session title.
        * The second one with the printable file, most preferably in attachment.
    
          The only acceptable format is a  uuencoded  compressed PostScript file.
       If possible,  please  attempt  to print  the  document  on more than one
       brand/model of laser printers.  If your program requests it, assume that
       the document will be printed on a 300 DPI standard  PostScript  HP laser
       printer.  We will do our best to get all files printed. If a file cannot
       be printed though, we will have to reject the electronic submission.
       Please, indicate in your first (cover) email message the sizes in bytes
       of the original postscript, compressed, and uuencoded files.  Acceptable
       compressed formats are: .Z (unix compress) or .gz (gzip, version 1.2.4).
    
          The files should be mailed to  icecs96@lance.colostate.edu and received
       at this address before May 19, 1996.
    
    IMPORTANT DEADLINES:
    
        Submission of papers:
            (Hard copy must be received by)            May 13, 1996
            (Postscript file must be received by)      May 19, 1996
            Notification of acceptance:                June 30, 1996
            Camera ready papers:                       August 1, 1996
    
    SOCIAL PROGRAM
    
          In addition to the  technical  program,  a great social program will be
       planned  for the  participants  and their companions:  Excursions to the
       ancient  acropolis  of Lindos, visits to the  magnificent  Castle of the
       Knights,  which  surrounds  the city of  Rodos, and  local music nights.
       It will be a  great  opportunity  to meet  friends,  while  enjoying the
       beautiful October weather of the Aegean.
    
       For updated information regarding ICECS'96, please consult the www site:
                    http://www.vlsi.ee.upatras.gr/ICECS96/
    
    
    
    
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    MASSIVELY PARALLEL PROCESSING USING OPTICAL INTERCONNECTIONS

    
    
                             ANNOUNCEMENT
    
                 The Third International Conference On
                  MASSIVELY PARALLEL PROCESSING USING
                  OPTICAL INTERCONNECTIONS (MPPOI'96)
                            October 27-29, 1996
                           The Westin Maui Hotel 
                                 Maui, Hawaii
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    Sponsored by: 
      * IEEE CS TCCA (Technical Committee on Computer Architecture) 
    
    In Cooperation with
      * ACM Special Interest Group on Architecture (SIGARCH) 
      * The IEEE Lasers and Electro-optics Society (LEOS) 
      * The Optical Society of America (OSA) 
      * The International Society for Optical Engineering (SPIE)
    ---------------------------------------------------
    
    Submitted by Eugen Schenfeld 
    
    INFORMATION
    
          The third annual conference on Massively Parallel Processing
       Architectures using Optical Interconnections (MPPOI'96) will be held on
       Oct. 27-29, 1996 in the Westin Maui Hotel, Maui, Hawaii. The Conference
       will focus on the  potential for using optical interconnections in
       massively parallel processing  systems, and their effect on system and
       algorithm design. Optics offer many  benefits for interconnecting large
       numbers of processing elements, but may  require us to rethink how we
       build parallel computer systems and communication  networks, and how we
       write applications.  Fully exploring the capabilities of  optical
       interconnection networks requires an interdisciplinary effort.  It is
       critical that researchers in all areas of the field are aware of each
       other's  work and results. The intent of MPPOI is to assemble the leading
       researchers  and to build towards a synergetic approach to MPP
       architectures, optical  interconnections, operating systems, and software
       development. The conference  will feature invited speakers, followed by
       several sessions of submitted  papers, and will conclude with a panel
       discussion. 
    
    TOPICS OF INTEREST INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING
    
       - Optical interconnections, Reconfigurable Architectures,
       - Embedding and mapping of applications and algorithms,
       - Packaging and layout of optical interconnections,
       - Electro-optical, and opto-electronic components,
       - Relative merits of optical technologies (free-space, fibers, wave
          guides), 
       - Passive optical elements, Algorithms and applications exploiting,
       - Data distribution and partitioning,
       - Characterizing parallel applications,
       - Cost/performance studies. 
    
          Authors are invited to submit manuscripts which demonstrate original 
       unpublished research in areas of computer architecture and optical 
       interconnections.  Papers submitted must not be under considerations for 
       another conference.
    
    SUBMITTING PAPERS
    
          Authors are invited to submit manuscripts which demonstrate original
       unpublished research in the above areas. Papers submitted must not be 
       under considerations for another conference. Send eight (8) copies of the 
       complete paper (not to exceed 15 single spaced, single sided pages) to: 
    
          Dr. Eugen Schenfeld, MPPOI'96 Conference, NEC Research Institute,
          4 Independence Way, Princeton, NJ 08540, USA, (voice) (609)951-2742,
          (fax) (609)951-2482, email: MPPOI@RESEARCH.NJ.NEC.COM.
    
       DEADLINES: 
    
         Receipt of manuscripts are due MAY 1, 1996 
         Notification of review decisions will be mailed by July 15, 1996.  
         Camera ready papers are due August 30, 1996. 
     
         Fax or electronic submissions WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. The proceedings
         will be  published by the IEEE CS Press and will be available at the
         conference.
    
    
    CONFERENCE CHAIR
    
        Rami Melhem, University of Pittsburgh 
    
    PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS
    
        Allan Gottlieb, NYU; Yao Li, NEC Research Institute
    
    PUBLICITY and PUBLICATION CHAIR
    
        Eugen Schenfeld, NEC Research Institute 
    
    
    
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    SENSING, MODELING AND SIMULATION IN EMERGING ELECTRONIC PACKAGING SYMPOSIUM

    
    
               SENSING, MODELING AND SIMULATION IN EMERGING 
                        ELECTRONIC PACKAGING SYMPOSIUM
                                  in the
              1996 ASME International Mechanical Engineering 
                          Conference And Exhibition
                            November 17-22, 1996
                          Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.
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    Sponsored by: 
      * Electrical and Electronic Packaging Division (EEPD), ASME 
    
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    Submitted by Koneru Ramakrishna 
    
    INFORMATION
    
          Original papers in Sensing, Modeling and Simulation in Emerging
       Electronic  Packaging applicable to the following technologies are
       invited:
    
          * Interconnects (Flip Chip, Chip on Board, C5, Conductive Polymers,
                   Solder  Alloys, High Density Substrates, BGA, TAB, etc.)
          * Sensor Technologies & MEMS
          * Impact/Drop Simulation
          * Material Characterization and Reliability Prediction
          * Thermal Management and Computational Fluid Dynamics
          * Experimental Methods for Simultaion/Modeling Validation 
    
          Perspective authors are encouraged to submit three copies of a
       300-word  abstract  by March 31, 1996 to:
    
            Chao-pin Yeh, Ph.D.	
            Motorola, Inc.
            1303 E. Algonquin Road,
            MD: IL01/ANX2
            Schaumburg, IL 60196
              Tel: (847) 576-4542, Fax (847) 538-5178
              Email: ACY001@email.mot.com
    
          Important dates:
          3/31 - abstract due
          4/30 - notification of acceptance
          7/15 - final paper on mats due
    
    
    
    
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    SHORT CONFERENCE/MEETING NOTICES


    Short Conference/Meeting Notices

    June 10-13, 1996:  NEPCON East '96.  
                  Boston, MA  USA.  (203) 840 5443
    
    August 12-14, 1996:  1996 Int'l Symp. on Low-Power Electronics and Design
                  Monterey, CA.  (408)296-6883  (sigda@nextwave.com)
    
    Sept. 8-12, 1996:  Surface Mount International '96
                  San Jose, CA USA.   (214) 239-3060
    
    Sept. 16-18, 1996: Annual Connector Symp. and Trade Show.
                  Boston, MA USA.    (908) 233-7278
    
    Sept. 17-18, 1996:  Canadian High Technology Show.
                  Toronto, Ontario, CANADA.    (203) 840-5443
    
    Sept. 18-19, 1996: Int'l Flotherm User Conference.
                  Paris, FRANCE.   44 (0) 181 941 8810
    
    Sept. 24-26, 1996:  Assembly Technology Expo
                  Rosemont, Illinois, USA.  (847) 260-9700
    
    Sept. 29 - Oct 2, 1996:  1996 Annual IEPS Conf.
                  Austin, TX  USA.   (612)922-1988
    
    Oct. 8-10:  ISHM Symposium.
                  Minneapolis, MN USA.  (703) 471-0066
    
    Oct. 8-11, 1996:  Elenex Australia '96
                  Melbourne, AUSTRALIA. (In USA,  301 656 2942)
    
    Oct. 9-12, 1996:  Globaltronics
                  SINGAPORE.  (In USA, 203-840-5443
    
    Oct. 22-24, 1996:  Wescon '96
                  Anaheim, CA USA.  (310)215-3976
    
    Nov. 4-6, 1996: Northcon '96
                  Seattle, WA USA.  (310)215-3976
    
    Nov. 18-22, 1996:  Comdex Fall Show
                  Las Vegas, NV  USA  (617)449-6600
    
    

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    Recent Packaging Books


    Printed Circuits Handbook: 4th Edition


    Author: Clyde F. Coombs, Jr.

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    The Printed Circuits Handbook contains 900 pages, with 800 illustrations. Order #012754-9. Price: $89.50.

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    Advanced Routing of Electronic Modules


    Author: Michael Pecht and Yeun Tsun Wong (editors).

    Description (from advertisement)
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    2. Refinement approaches for rectilinear Steiner Tree construction
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    11. Parallel routing
    12. Appendix A: Symbols
    13. Appendix B: Acronyms
    14. Appendix C: Glossary


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