NEWBURYPORT, MA – As the semiconductor industry navigates evolving supply dynamics, Rochester Electronics continues to provide immediate access to in-stock, authorized Nexperia products—ensuring uninterrupted support for manufacturers worldwide.

With Nexperia components playing a critical role in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics, many OEMs are proactively seeking stable, authorized supply channels to maintain production schedules and avoid costly redesigns.

“Our mission is to support continuity and confidence in the supply chain,” said Nick Rabbitt, VP of Global Supplier Development. “We offer a robust inventory of 2.9 billion active and end-of-life (EOL) Nexperia devices. This ensures customers have access to risk-free, traceable inventory when and where they need it.”

Rochester’s global logistics infrastructure and commitment to long-term product availability make it a trusted resource for manufacturers facing time-sensitive demands. All products are certified and guaranteed, helping customers avoid disruptions and maintain compliance.

About Rochester Electronics

Rochester Electronics is the world’s largest continuous source of semiconductors–100% Authorized by over 70 leading semiconductor manufacturers.

As an original manufacturer stocking distributor, Rochester has over 15 billion devices in stock, encompassing more than 200,000 part numbers, providing the world’s most extensive range of end-of-life (EOL) semiconductors and the broadest range of active semiconductors.

As a licensed semiconductor manufacturer, Rochester has manufactured over 20,000 device types. With over 12 billion die in stock, Rochester has the capability to manufacture over 70,000 device types. Rochester offers a full range of manufacturing services, including Design, Wafer Processing, Assembly, Test, Reliability, and IP Archiving, providing single solutions through to full turnkey manufacturing, enabling faster time-to-market.

Rochester is the Semiconductor Lifecycle Solution.™ No other company compares to the breadth of Rochester’s product selection, value-added services, and manufacturing solutions.

With direct sales and support staff in all major markets, we aim to meet your needs over the phone or via our e-commerce platforms anytime, anywhere.

For more information, visit: www.rocelec.com

Freudenstadt, Germany - Oct. 22nd, 2025 – SCHMID Group, a global equipment maker and solution provider for Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) and IC-Substrate manufacturing – today announced the successful acquisition of two significant orders in the fast-growing field of PCB for artificial intelligence (AI) server applications. So called AI-Server-Boards.

In one project, SCHMID will deliver a complete wet-process equipment setup featuring its advanced V+ and H+ systems. The second project involves the supply of technically critical horizontal H+ machines, marking a breakthrough outside the typical PCB and IC-substrate business.
Equally significant, one of the customers has awarded SCHMID full responsibility for an entire production line, demonstrating strong confidence in SCHMID’s technology and services, and paving the way for future investment opportunities.

Market Context: AI and Semiconductor Growth

The orders underscore SCHMID Group’s growing role in enabling advanced electronics manufacturing at a time of unprecedented AI-driven demand.

According to IDC, the semiconductor industry will reach $785.5 billion in revenue in 2025, with an accelerated trajectory toward $1.1 trillion by 2029, fueled by AI adoption. TrendForce reports that global AI server shipments will grow 24.3% year-over-year in 2025, with major North American cloud service providers leading the surge, supported by sovereign cloud projects in Europe and the Middle East.
This AI-driven growth is directly impacting IC-substrate and PCB technologies. TechSearch International highlights that demand for large-body substrates is rising due to the increasing number of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) stacks and the requirements of co-packaged optics (CPO) for AI applications. These technology trends reinforce the strategic importance of SCHMID’s process equipment portfolio.

Executive Statement

“These orders mark a pivotal milestone for SCHMID Group. They demonstrate that our technology is needed and trusted not only in IC-substrates, but also in full PCB production lines for AI-Server-Board – one of the fastest growing and most demanding markets worldwide.
The AI server segment is characterized by rapid innovation cycles and frequent hardware refreshes. Typical AI server boards have an estimated lifecycle of only 18 to 24 months before new architectures drive demand for next-generation designs. This dynamic creates a recurring need for advanced PCB manufacturing solutions, where reliability, precision, and scalability are critical.

By winning these projects, SCHMID positions itself at the center of this cycle. Each generation of AI server boards requires more layers, smaller features, tighter process windows, and new materials – exactly where our V+ and H+ systems as well as our C+ system for future geometries deliver a unique advantage.

For us, this is not only about the orders at hand, but about establishing SCHMID Group as a long term partner in an industry projected to maintain double-digit growth. The confidence placed in us by these customers is a strong signal that SCHMID will play a significant role in shaping the future of AI hardware”, said Roland Rettenmeier, Chief Sales Officer, SCHMID Group.

As electronic systems demand higher power and improved thermal performance, heavy copper PCBs have become essential for high-current, high-reliability applications across industries.

San Francisco Circuits latest capabilities page on heavy copper outlines how increased copper thickness enhances current capacity, thermal conductivity, and mechanical strength in demanding environments.

Why Heavy Copper Matters

By utilizing copper weights from 4 oz to 10 oz per square foot, heavy copper PCBs support higher current flow, improved heat dissipation, and greater structural durability compared to standard designs.

Key Advantages:

• Current Carrying Capacity – Supports high current with minimal voltage drop.
• Thermal Management – Reduces heat buildup for better reliability.
• Mechanical Strength – Resists warping and cracking under stress.
• Design Efficiency – Enables smaller, more efficient layouts.

Advanced Heavy Copper Production Capabilities

San Francisco Circuits offers fast-turn fabrication and assembly for complex heavy copper builds, including:

• Copper plating up to 10 oz/ft²
• Integrated thermal vias and heatsinks
• Sequential lamination for multilayer designs
• Lead times as quick as 72 hours for bare boards

From defense and aerospace to industrial power and automotive systems, heavy copper PCBs deliver the performance needed for today’s high-power electronics.
Read more on Heavy Copper PCBs on the San Francisco Circuits website.

Mulino, OR — October 15, 2025 — ASC Sunstone Circuits, a leading U.S. PCB manufacturer, today announced a significant expansion of its OneQuote online quoting tool, giving design engineers more control over complex PCB configurations — making it easier for the quote team to quickly clarify and verify specifications, reducing delays from manual quote reviews.
With the enhanced OneQuote platform, engineers can now customize advanced PCB manufacturing options directly within the quoting interface, giving the quote team the information they need to confirm specs early.

Engineers can now choose from these new options:

• Silkscreen Color Options: Choose from green, red, blue, orange, and purple for better visibility and branding.
• Surface Finishes: ENIPIG, Immersion Tin, Bare Laminate, and OSP now available.
• Panelization (Route w/ Score): Optimize manufacturing with greater accuracy in panelized layouts.
• Hole Quantity & SMD Count: Drill complexity and component density.
• Minimum Pitch: Precision design parameters defined directly in the quote.
• Via Plug Options: Soldermask filled, non-conductive epoxy, and conductive fills now selectable.
• Back Drill & Etchback: High-speed signal integrity features.
• Laser Routing, Edge Milling, Cavity Process: Advanced board shaping and embedding options.
• Copper Plating in Holes (1.5 mils): Enhanced conductivity and reliability.
• Hi-Pot Testing: Compliance and safety testing now part of the instant quote.
• Controlled Dielectrics & Cores Under 4 mils: High-frequency design support with clear specification visibility.
• Opt Out of Notes: Limit holds and reduce delays where the print notes don’t apply to your build.

Accurate Quotes. Greater Clarity.

Advanced PCB builds require extra dialog with a quoter and engineering team to confirm complex requirements. With this release, those details can now be captured directly in the quoting tool—providing the detail our team needs from the start to provide more precise and timely quotes.
“One of the biggest challenges in PCB quoting has been making sure non-standard requirements are clearly understood,” said Matt Stevenson, VP of Sales & Marketing at ASC Sunstone Circuits. “Our enhanced OneQuote tool allows engineers to capture those advanced specifications directly in the system. This gives our quoting team the clarity they need up front, ensuring greater accuracy and consistency from quote to production.”

Whether it’s a standard 2-layer board or a high-speed, impedance-controlled design, engineers can still move from concept to confirmed order in minutes—all from the Sunstone website.

About ASC Sunstone Circuits

ASC Sunstone Circuits has been a reliable source for U.S.-based PCB manufacturing for over 55 years. The company offers a full range of PCB solutions—including rigid, flex, and assembly-ready options—tailored to meet the needs of engineers and product developers working on everything from quick-turn prototypes to full production runs. Known for its consistent lead times, responsive service, and long-standing commitment to innovation, ASC Sunstone plays a key role in the American electronics manufacturing landscape.