As we move further into the 21st century, increasing emphasis is being placed on the importance of technology transfer. Through new research and practices, scholars, practitioners and policymakers have made great strides in broadening our understanding and ability to implement technology transfer and commercialization processes. The fruit of that research is collected in this timely volume. Technology transfer is a dynamic area of study that examines traditional topics such as intellectual property management, the management of risk, market identification, the role of public and private labs, and the role of universities. This volume reflects on how government, business and academia influence technology transfer in different countries and how the infrastructure of a country enhances technology and contributes to each country s overall economy. Interpreting and adopting the processes of technology transfer and commercialization or, building innovative ecosystems is critical to seeing success in this digital age. Those leading the surge toward building innovative ecosystems for technology transfer are the fellows of the Institute for Innovation Creativity and Capital (IC2 Institute) at The University of Texas at Austin. Global in its scope of solving market economy problems, for this volume the Institute has focused its lens on accelerated knowledge-based development. Here, scholars from 13 countries come together to critique technology transfer from each of their respective nations. The results of their contributions lend innovative insight to exactly how different nations are working to maximize technology transfer and commercialization in uncertain times. Those with an interest in commercialization and technology transfer, from students to scholars, practitioners to policymakers, will find this important collection of great value.

Of the Standard NuBGA Packages -- Thinner Substrate and Nonuniform Heat Spreader NuBGA -- Thermal Performance of the New NuBGA Package -- Temperature Distribution -- Thermal Resistance -- Cooling Power -- Wind Tunnel Experimental Analysis -- Solder Joint Reliability of the New NuBGA Package -- Electrical Performance of the New NuBGA Package -- Capacitance -- Inductance -- Summary of the New NuBGA Package -- Solder-Bumped Flip Chip in PBGA Packages -- Intel's OLGA Package Technology -- OLGA Package Design -- OLGA Wafer Bumping -- OLGA Substrate Technology -- OLGA Package Assembly -- OLGA Package Reliability -- Mitsubishi's FC-BGA Package -- Wafer Bumping -- Mitsubishi's SBU Substrate -- PC-BGA Assembly Process -- Thermal Management -- Electrical Performance -- Qualification Tests and Results -- IBM's FC-PBGA Package -- CFD Analysis for Thermal Boundary Conditions -- Nonlinear Finite Element Stress Analysis -- Simulation Results -- Solder Joint Thermal Fatigue Life Prediction -- Motorola's FC-PBGA Packages -- Thermal Management of FC-PBGA Assemblies with E3 Bumps -- Solder Joint Reliability of FC-PBGA Assemblies with C4 Bumps -- Failure Analysis of Flip Chip on Low-Cost Substrates -- Failure Analysis of FCOB with Imperfect Underfills -- Test Chip -- Test Board -- Flip Chip Assembly -- Preconditions, Reflows, and Qualification Tests -- Failure Modes and Discussions -- Die Cracking -- Interfacial Shear Strength -- Interfacial Shear Strength Between Solder Mask and Underfill.

A guide to flip chip technologies, for professionals in flip chip and MCM research and development, and for engineers and technical managers choosing design and manufacturing processes for electronic packaging and interconnect systems. Discusses economic, design, material, quality, and reliability issues of flip chip technologies, and details aspects of classical solder-bumped flip chip interconnect technologies; the next generations of flip chip technologies; and known-good-die testing for multiple module applications. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Increase profitability and reduce risk through effective parts selection and management Corporations recognize that technology can be the key to fueling product design and development. But just as crucial-if not more-to a company's success are the decisions about when, what, and how a technology will be used. Few companies have failed because the right technology was not available; many have failed when a technology was not effectively selected and managed. Parts Selection and Management is a guide to increasing company profitability and reducing the time-to-profit through the efficient management of the process of parts selection and management. Taking an "eyes-on, hands-off" approach to parts selection, this guidebook addresses risk-assessment, decision-making steps, and subsequent management activities. The book covers everything from methodologies for parts selection and management, product requirements and specifications, and manufacturer assessment procedures to ways to track part changes through the supply chain, reliability assessment, and environmental, legislative, and legal issues. Written by a seasoned professional, teacher, and author in the field, the book enables companies to: * Employ effective risk assessment and mitigation techniques * Make an informed company-wide decision about parts selection and management * Choose parts to fit the functionality of the product and other constraints * Maximize system supportability by preparing for parts obsolescence * Improve supply-chain interactions and communications with customers and regulatory agencies to minimize time-to-profit Shedding light on a neglected but essential aspect of product development, Parts Selection and Management will give your organization the tools you need to avoid the risks associated with product use while promoting flexibility, innovation, and creativity in your product development.