Okay, let’s grant this at the outset: no one needs me to tell them about the – let’s face it – unparalleled excellence of HBO’s The Wire, given that we’re dealing, after all, with a truth acknowledged by everyone who’s ever sat in front of a cathode ray tube in the hope of filling up [...]

Question: I’m so new to wire that I don’t even know what “pattern” wire is or what one would use it for.  Could you clarify this for me? Answer: Pattern wire is made by using a rolling mill to produce thinner and textured metal sheet and/or wire. The metal/wire is inserted into the mill and [...]

For those wishing to go into wire jewelery making on whatever level – be it professionally or for pleasure – there are a number of specially designed tools on the market that are designed to make the intricacies of this craft more accessible. Many wire jewelery makers suggest that they wouldn’t go anywhere without a [...]

Part 2 of the BrightSpots 3D IC panel delves into wire bonding vs. TSVs weighing form factor, cost and performance gains. Conversation also turns to what’s going on with design tools for 3D. You can share your viewpoints or simply monitor discussions at www.semineedle.com/MCA3DIC. For more information, visit www.mcapr.com.