PCB West 2018: Paul Cooke
Channel: Sierra Circuits
Date: 2018-11-05

Paul Cooke answered our questions at PCB West 2018.

0:10 What are the special features avionics and space PCBs have compared to other applications?
0:43 What can improve the reliability of an aerospace circuit board?
2:09 When the RoHS initiative started, it was said to not be a well-proven technology for military and aerospace. Has that changed?
3:09 How do you make sure electronics won’t fail once in space?
4:48 Generally, in space, electronics face a vacuum kind of scenario. How is the heat removed from the circuit board?
6:06 Is polyimide a favorite material for aerospace?
6:36 How is the J-STD-001 standard relevant to designers and fabricators?
8:05 Are most electronics in aerospace or satellites exposed to the elements or are they in a controlled environment?
8:54 Is there any concern for aerospace electronics facing electromagnetic interference?
9:53 Space travel commercial is becoming a thing. Will the electronics for aircraft carrying human beings be different?
12:12 What is the source of power supply currently in space electronics?
13:24 How is the growth in the aerospace industry?

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