CALCE Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering

The largest electronic products research center focused on electronics reliability, is dedicated to providing a knowledge and resource base to support the development of competitive electronic components, products and systems.

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The Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering (CALCE) is recognized as a founder and driving force behind the development and implementation of physics-of-failure (PoF) approaches to reliability, as well as a world leader in accelerated testing, electronic parts selection and management, and supply-chain management. CALCE is at the forefront of international standards development for critical electronic systems having chaired the development of several reliability and part selection standards. CALCE is staffed by over 100 faculty, staff and students, and in 1999 became the first academic research facility in the world to be ISO 9001 certified. Collectively, CALCE researchers have authored over 25 internationally acclaimed textbooks and well over

Mission Statement

To develop scientifically based innovative methodologies that decrease life cycle risks for the next generation of electronic products and systems, and to provide an educational and technology transfer infrastructure for their rapid dissemination and utilization.

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CALCE Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering has 1 technical article(s) »

Impact of Dust on Printed Circuit Assembly Reliability

Published:

May 09, 2013

Author:

Bo Song, Michael H. Azarian and Michael G. Pecht

Abstract:

Atmospheric dust consists of solids suspended in air. Dust is well known for its complex nature. It normally includes inorganic mineral materials, water soluble salts, organic materials, and a small amount of water. The impact of dust on the reliability of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) is ever-growing, driven by the miniaturization of technology and the increasing un-controlled operating conditions with more dust exposure in telecom and information industries... First published in the 2012 IPC APEX EXPO technical conference proceedings....

CALCE Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering has 14 news release(s) »

Call for Papers: IEEE Sponsored International Symposium on Physics and Technology of Sensors

Dec 19, 2011 | "National Seminar on Physics and Technology of Sensors" (NSPTS) is a continued activity ever since it was conceptualized and organized first in 1994 by the Department of Electronic Science, University of Pune. Since then, the activity has grown into a well-attended national event in India, adored and awaited by the Sensors and Actuators community across the country.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Symposium on Counterfeit Electronic Parts and Electronic Supply Chain - West

Sep 01, 2011 | SMTA and CALCE at the University of Maryland are pleased to announce the west coast venue for the Symposium on Counterfeit Electronic Parts and Electronic Supply Chain

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Counterfeit Electronic Parts and Electronic Supply Chain Symposium - Nov/Dec 2010

Aug 04, 2010 | SMTA and CALCE @ University of Maryland are pleased to announce the east coast venue for the Symposium on Counterfeit Electronic Parts and Electronic Supply Chain. The program will be held November 30 – December 2 at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with government agencies and peers who are addressing the counterfeit problem.

CALCE PHM Group Shares Newest Research at Spring PHM Technical Review

Apr 09, 2010 | Through research and project development, the CALCE Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) Group demonstrates the value of prognostics and health management to the electronics industry. The CALCE PHM group continued its mission to educate the electronics community on the value of PHM at its 2010 Spring Technical Review meeting, held on March 18 at the University of Maryland, College Park.

Cholmin Choi Wins Best Research Assistant Presentation Award at EPSC Spring Review

Apr 09, 2010 | Each year, CALCE celebrates the achievements of exemplary research assistants at its semi-annual technical reviews. The Best Research Assistant Presentation Award honors the research assistant who demonstrates poise, confidence, and sound technical knowledge when presenting their research on sponsored projects. Awards are based on compiled totals of votes supplied by Technical Review attendees.

CALCE Welcomes Industry Leaders at Spring EPSC Technical Review and SARA Workshop

Apr 09, 2010 | Continuing its efforts to provide the electronics industry with the most current and relevant research on life cycle engineering, CALCE holds semi-annual technical reviews to apprise Electronics Products and Systems Consortium members on CALCE research and project development.

Call for Participation 2010 Symposium on Avoiding, Detecting, and Preventing Counterfeit Electronic Parts - West

Mar 22, 2010 | SMTA and CALCE at the University of Maryland are pleased to announce a west coast venue for the Symposium on Avoiding, Detecting, and Preventing Counterfeit Electronic Parts.

4th International Symposium on Tin Whiskers

Feb 23, 2010 | The Center of Advanced Life Cycle Engineering at the University of Maryland in collaboration with The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research (ISIR) at Osaka University is pleased to announce the call for participation for the Fourth International Symposium on Tin Whiskers.

Book Publication: China’s Electronics Industry - The Authoritative Guide for Companies & Policy Makers with Interests in China

Oct 16, 2009 | The 2009 edition of China's Electronics Industry analyses the current status and development of China's key high tech industry in the context of the unique political, economic and science and technology forces in China today.

CALCE Support for PHM Center of Excellence in ShenZhen, China

Mar 04, 2009 | In collaboration with CALCE, City University (CityU), Hong Kong, is opening a Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) Center of Excellence in ShenZhen, China. A large number of companies in China, particularly electronics companies in the greater GuangDong area, which includes ShenZhen, have shown great interest in PHM. Avionics, aerospace, computer, telecommunications and power companies are expected to become members of the new Center.

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