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2 days ago | eeworldonline.com | Rakesh Kumar

Flip-chip technology is an advanced semiconductor packaging and assembly method that involves directly mounting the semiconductor chip onto a substrate or PCB with the circuitry facing downward. This FAQ will convey the basic idea of flip-chip technology and how it differs from conventional wire bonding technology. A simplistic understanding of flip-chip technology is illustrated as a four-step process in Figure 1.

3 days ago | eeworldonline.com | Aimee Kalnoskas

APEC 2026, to be held in San Antonio, Texas, from March 22-26, 2026, continues the long-standing tradition of addressing issues of immediate and long-term interest to the practicing power electronics engineer. APEC is now accepting digest submissions for the Technical Sessions. Interested authors wishing to present a paper must submit a digest for consideration by August 15, 2025. Instructions for submissions are available at: https://apec-conf.org/speakers/ts-author-info/.

3 days ago | eeworldonline.com | Aharon Etengoff

Automotive manufacturers rely on thermal interface materials (TIMs) to prevent overheating in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. TIMs improve thermal regulation across traction packs by optimizing heat transfer between key components and supporting effective dissipation. This article discusses where and how TIMs are applied in EV battery packs to enable faster, safer charging, maximize range, and extend battery life.

4 days ago | eeworldonline.com | Martin Rowe

ADAS and autonomous vehicles need new datacom architectures and new attitudes. The state of California requires autonomous vehicle manufacturers to annually document and report every manual intervention by test drivers, including the cause and the vehicle’s mileage. In less than five years, these reports have demonstrated significant improvements in miles per intervention for virtually every car company.

6 days ago | eeworldonline.com | Aimee Kalnoskas

Ever wondered how your salary stacks up against your peers? The 2025 Engineering Salary Survey combines forces between Engineering.com and six industry publications, including EEWorld Online, to deliver the most comprehensive compensation analysis the engineering community has seen. With nearly 600 qualified responses from practicing engineers across the United States and Canada, this study reveals current market realities that could reshape how you think about your earning potential.