Stage 11 of 12Downstream
Electronics
Chips become boards and systems.
What happens here?
Packaged chips are assembled with other components onto boards and into systems by OEMs, contract manufacturers, and distributors — the point where silicon turns into products.
Who participates
- OEMs / ODMs
- Contract manufacturers (EMS)
- Distributors
Technologies involved
- PCB assembly
- System integration
- Firmware / embedded software
Equipment required
- Pick-and-place / SMT lines
- Reflow ovens
- System test
Materials required
- Substrates / PCBs
- Passive components
- Assembly materials
Skills required
- PCB & system design
- Firmware / embedded
- Manufacturing engineering
Research happening
- Advanced thermal & power delivery
- Hardware/software co-design
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