Front End | News A.R.T. supports release of IPC-A-600M A
dvanced Rework Technology Ltd. (A.R.T.), a provider of IPC-certified training and IPC authorised distributor, has
announced the release and availability of IPC-A-600M, the latest revision of the industry’s definitive standard for printed board acceptability.
As an active member of the IPC Product Assurance and IPC-600 Training Committees, A.R.T. has contributed directly to the development of this important update. The company has played a key role in shaping IPC-A-600M to reflect current manufacturing challenges and evolving quality requirements. The IPC-A-600M revision supersedes IPC-A- 600K and features dozens of new and updated full-colour photographs and illustrations.
It provides enhanced guidance on critical areas such as edge plating, board cavities, edge burrs, and dewetting, as well as refined criteria for conductor thickness, annular ring registration, internal copper penetration, and plating voids. The update is fully aligned with the acceptability requirements outlined in IPC- 6012F and IPC-6013E, ensuring consistency within the IPC standards framework. Debbie McDade, A.R.T. managing director, said: “Our involvement in the IPC-600 Standards Development Committee ensures we contribute directly to standards that reflect current manufacturing challenges and industry needs.
“IPC-A-600M offers enhanced, detailed criteria and updated visuals that help manufacturers and quality teams apply
consistent inspection practices. This revision supports maintaining high standards in PCB production as technology and processes evolve. At A.R.T. Ltd., we are committed to providing expert guidance to help the industry adapt and uphold these critical standards.”
A.R.T. is now offering IPC-A-600M through its IPC distribution
centre services and continues to support the electronics manufacturing sector with expert advice and resources.
For more information or to order the standard, visit
www.rework.co.uk
Keysight, NTT, and NTT Innovative Devices achieve 280 Gbps world record data rate with sub-terahertz for 6G
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eysight Technologies, in collaboration with NTT and NTT Innovative Devices, has announced, what it described as “a groundbreaking world record in data rate achieved using sub-THz frequencies”. 1
This milestone was reached
with Keysight´s Vector Component Analyser (VCA) in conjunction with NTT’s and NTT Innovative Devices’ high-output, wide-bandwidth J-band Indium Phosphide (InP)-based power amplifier (PA). In addition, advanced digital predistortion techniques were employed to mitigate
amplifier non-linearities, ensuring robust, high-fidelity signal generation. The rapid advancement of 6G, AI, and autonomous driving technologies is driving a significant demand for wide bandwidth capabilities offered by sub-THz frequencies for high-speed wireless communication and precision radar sensing. Validating these systems with high-quality modulated signals is essential for development and deployment. However, achieving high- quality signals in the sub-THz range has been challenging due to the complexities of amplifying signals and managing distortion
at higher power levels.
The collaboration between Keysight, NTT, and NTT Innovative Devices successfully
demonstrated the power amplifier’s effectiveness in the 300-GHz frequency band. Testing confirmed its saturated
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