Light up your love by LED PCB
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Light up your love by LED PCB
Valentine’s Day is a time to woo our secret lovers and spoil our beloveds. A box of chocolate or candy, a brunch of roses and a fancy candle dinner?
See how LED PCB upgrades these old-dated methods
A: Traditional method: Candles lit in huge heart shape at the beach
Innovational method: Multi-type color LED sticks in a hug heart shape
B: Traditional method: Candle dinner
Innovational method: LED light dinner
Pros:
- Easy to control the on and off.
In the beach, the on and off of candles will be heavily depended on the weather condition. Windy and raining days will definitely ruin the surprise. Yet, waterproof LED sticks will be free of all these issues.
- Environmental friendly
LED sticks do not contain toxic chemicals. They are also 100% recyclable and can reduce carbon emissions by one third.
- More durable
LED lights are made to withstand rough weather conditions. They can be used in extremely cold or hot temperatures. They are resistant to shock and vibrations, and they are perfect for use in rainy or windy weather conditions.
4. More attractive
Luminous Intensity of the LED sticks is dozens of time as that of the candles. Hence, LED sticks will be more visible in the long distance.
Hence, LED sticks enjoy more popularity in Valentine’s Day and our daily life.
The Advantage of High Power LED Lights
Light emitting diodes, also known as LED lights have small semiconductor diodes inside them that give off red, blue, and green light when an electric current passes through them. These three colors combine to create other colors that give off different shades of light. These lights are commonly used in car head lights. They are also becoming increasingly popular in homes and offices. The high power LED lights on the market today are able to operate without the lights becoming dim. Besides the longevity of LED lights, these lights have several other benefits.
Minimum Consumption
LED lights perform on par with traditional light bulbs while only using a small amount of energy. In fact, they only use 20 percent of energy when compared to incandescent bulbs, and 50 percent of energy when compared to fluorescent bulbs.
Classy Features
LED lights are a favorite among interior designers. Not only do they brighten rooms, but some LED lights have features that allow the owner to adjust the brightness of the light.
Environmentally Friendly
LED lights do not contain toxic chemicals. They are also 100% recyclable and can reduce carbon emissions by one third. Being that 65 percent of the United States electricity is produced by coal, one-third is a lot of electricity saved. One LED light bulb can outlast 25 incandescent light bulbs.
Durable Quality
LED lights are made to withstand rough weather conditions. They can be used in extremely cold or hot temperatures. They are resistant to shock and vibrations, and they are perfect for use in rainy or windy weather conditions.
In addition to all the product benefits of LED lights, the government also provides incentives for purchasing high power LED lights. Any commercial building that can reduce its energy use by 25 percent or more can receive a tax deduction of 60 cents per square foot.
Struggling year of small PCB manufacturers
Struggling year of small PCB manufacturers
2012 is the year of dragon which means lots of good luck in ancient China. Yet, this has been a tough year for the world industries and for small PCB manufacturers.
Affected by the EU economic crisis and the slowly pick up of the NA market, small PCB plants suffer from a sharp decline in order this year.
With limited budget, these small PCB plants are not able to attend the national or international business fairs, like the famous Canton fair and Munich electronic exhibition, for promotion. Instead, they rely heavily on the trading companies for export orders and some domestic demand. Therefore, they are total controlled by the market trend.
In addition, without advanced equipment, they are not capable of producing some high-tech board like automobile PCB or HDI board for Smartphone. Hence, the chance that this kind of companies can survive in the market is really slim.
How to tackle this problem? Follow us in the next day.
Recruitment: PCB Quality Supervisor
PCB Quality Supervisor
Position Requirements:
1.8 + years of working experience in Quality Management in PCB industry.
2.Management in PCB industry, including 3 years management experience
3.Good track record of supplier audit and introducing new technology to suppliers
4.Fluent in English communication, both spoken and written.
5.Experience of working in ISO/TS 16949 quality system is a must
6.Frequent travelling, is required.
7.Strong inter-personal communication skills.
8.Experience of managing customer audit and supplier audit.
9.Must be able to work independently.
10.Able to work well in a team
11.Bachelor degree or above in chemical/mechanical/ industry engineering
12.Strong problem solving decision making skills
13.Ability to assert oneself
14.Independent thinking
Salary: Seven thousands/ month plus annual bonus; social welfare and housing allowance;
China PCB manufacturers take a bite out of an Apple
China PCB manufacturers take a bite out of an Apple
Line up overnight; come from different regions just for one thing. It is the magic of I phone 5. Apple, like money magnet, finds its popularity in every corner of China. And China PCB manufacturers also take a bit out of this growing Apple.
As we all know that Taiwan PCB tycoons take over the orders from Apple successfully. Yet, this is only an element of the benefice. Along with I phone, other smart phones also enjoy high level of popularity. According to the below data, it is pain to see that compared with that in 2011, the telecom PCB significantly increased with 12.7% up, thanks to the growth of the telecom business. And the economists expected there would be another climb of the telecom PCB in 2013.
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2012PCB Application Breakdown |
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(Unit: million) |
Finished PCB product value |
PCB sales value |
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2011 |
2012 |
incensement |
2011 |
2012 |
incensement |
|
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Automobile |
14 |
17 |
14.30% |
2761 |
3070 |
11.30% |
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Tele-com |
33.3 |
40 |
21.60% |
11805 |
13300 |
12.70% |
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Company |
46 |
49 |
7.60% |
16547 |
17280 |
4.50% |
|
Consumer |
16.5 |
16 |
0% |
7512 |
7270 |
-3.10% |
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Medicine |
23.9 |
24 |
4.20% |
3616 |
3680 |
1.90% |
|
Army |
12.1 |
12 |
2.50% |
2124 |
2140 |
1% |
|
Semi-conductor |
29.8 |
30 |
0.70% |
8102 |
8630 |
6.60% |
From: Prismark.2012
PCB COST BREAKDOWN
PCB COST BREAKDOWN
Out with the old, in with the new. The yearly price negotiation always happens in around Nov or Dec. To a great number of electronic purchasers, there is no other priority than to maintain the budget and get the cost down from the China PCB manufacturers.
Here we disclose the confidential information about how much proportion does the laminate count in the total PCB cost.
| Type | Lamiante/ Total Cost (%) | PP+Copperfoil/Total Cost |
| SS | 72.50% | / |
| STH | 34.65% | / |
| 2 Layer | 32% | / |
| 4 Layer | 30% | 24% |
| 6 Layer | 25% | 15% |
Recruitment: PCB Quotation Clerk
Recruitment: PCB Quotation Clerk
Position Requirements:
1.Bachelor degree or above in chemical/mechanical/ industry engineering. BS in computer engineering would be preferred.
2. Minimum 3 years of product engineering or quotation experiences in PCB manufacturing industry.
3. PCB pricing knowledge.
4. Excellent negotiation skills.
5. Fluent in written and oral English.
6. Self motivated
7. Good communication skills.
8. Willing to take responsibility and work under pressure.
9. With at least one year of PCB CAM experience.
Salary: Four thousands/ month plus annual bonus; social welfare and housing allowance;
Location: Jiangmen Advantronic PCB Ltd
Where will the PCB manufactures head to?
Where will the PCB manufacturers head to?
The Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing industry has gone through dramatic changes in the past decades, with the overall number of PCB plants reducing significantly in Euro and NA while an increasing number of PCB manufacturer set up in China .
The changes reflect the trend in electronics industry that the volume players win. Yet, how many pcs of PCBs can be exchanged for one I phone 5 with 2 pcs of PCB inside? Every year, China PCB plants export billions of pieces of PCB for only dozens of I Phone. It is easy to see that Research and Development is the key.
The challenge to China PCB manufacturers therefore, has been to adjust to a design and manufacture business model. Or to partner a design center in Euro or NA to develop new projects. Only with the wisdom of well-educated foreign engineers and low cost labor in China can the PCB manufactures survive and thrive in this server competition.
What’s moving: Automobile PCB
What’s moving: Automobile PCB
Despite the slowdown —— from a 24 percent average between 2005 and 2011 — China will remain the world’s top market with sales of 22 million passenger cars in 2020, due to steady economic growth, rising incomes and road building. And automobile PCB manufactures are one of the winners of this booming business.
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2011 PCB Application Breakdown |
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(Unit: million) |
Finished PCB product value |
PCB sales value |
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2010 |
2011 |
incensement |
2010 |
2011 |
incensement |
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Automobile |
14 |
16 |
14.30% |
2761 |
3072 |
11.30% |
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Tele-com |
33.3 |
40.5 |
21.60% |
11805 |
13309 |
12.70% |
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Company |
46 |
49.5 |
7.60% |
16547 |
17285 |
4.50% |
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Consumer |
16.5 |
16.5 |
0% |
7512 |
7277 |
-3.10% |
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Medicine |
23.9 |
24.9 |
4.20% |
3616 |
3685 |
1.90% |
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Army |
12.1 |
12.4 |
2.50% |
2124 |
2145 |
1% |
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Semi-conductor |
29.8 |
30 |
0.70% |
8102 |
8636 |
6.60% |
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From: Prismark.3.2012
From the below table, it is pain to see that compared with 2010, the sales value of automotive PCB grows dramatically in 2011 with 11.3% up while the telecom with 12.7 increases. Yet, not all the PCB manufactures are capable of producing the auto PCB, even with the TS16949 certificate.
Lights of the future
High power LED flood lights can be used both indoor and outdoor for a variety of reasons. Hosting a party and need that extra light at night? Flood lights can provide a day-like experience at any time. Because LED’s a so energy efficient, no warm up time is required even in cold temperatures. LEDs also last significantly longer than traditional bulbs, upward of twenty-two years, while still using less energy. It is estimated that switching to an LED bulb can save you up to $157 annually on your energy bill. You do not like the yellowing effect given off by artificial light? That is not a problem! High power LED flood lights provide a crisp, natural white light that all guests will love.
With the world going green, someone will always question your use of light. However, high power led flood lights have been adapted with new technology to use 76% less energy than halogen lights. Many models even include a dark sky visor to prevent light pollution. Traditional lights can contain chemical harmful to the environment like mercury. This is not true with new high power LED flood lights. All materials have been adapted for safety in every situation. Let these lights illuminate your next event.