Electronics

The production of electronic materials, software, and information technologies.

Resources in this category:

American Electronics Association
http://www.aeanet.org

The AEA represents the electronics, software, and information technology industries. This site provides information about the organization, its programs and conferences, publications, public policy issues, press releases, and membership services.

Electronics Industries Association
http://www.eia.org/

The EIA is the national trade association for the electronics manufacturing sector. This site provides links to upcoming EIA events, sections of its annual report, press releases, and EIA departments and divisions such as its Product Service Department, Assistive Devices Division, Engineering Department, Public Affairs Department, Government Division, and Electronic Design Interchange Format Division. It also links to its Consumer Electronics Manufacturing Association.

The Eletronics Technicians Association
http://www.eta-sda.com/

"ETA International is a not-for-profit world wide professional association. It was founded by electronics technicians and servicing dealers in 1978. Those dedicated professionals saw the need for an association that was totally independent of any industry influences on its technicians. The sole purpose of our association is to provide recognized professional credentials as a testament to an individual¹s skills and knowledge in a particular area of study. Membership is voluntary in our organization. We recognize all industry standards and are dedicated to upholding the highest degree of professionalism in examination development and administration." This site covers membership, information on chapters and products, and certification requirements.

The Institute for Interconnecting and Packaging Electronic Circuits
http://www.ipc.org/

"The IPC is the association for the electronic interconnection and packaging industry including printed circuit (wiring) board manufacturers and electronics manufacturing services (contract electronics assembly) companies. IPC has over 2200 member in 57 countries and is an ANSI accredited Standards Developing Organization (SDO). IPC also provides market research on these industries, extensive education and training programs for the industry including skills standards and operator profiency training and certification. Site includes a Product and Service Locator Service for companies trying to identify other companies that manufacture printed circuit boards or provide electronics manufacturing service (contract assembly). Site also includes information on accessing email listservers dedicated to technical interchange related to printed circuit board manufacture and electronics assembly. Industry calendar of events. Extensive information on IPC standards and latest revision list. Links to member companies and major industry trade shows."

Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International
http://www.semi.org/

"Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI) is an international trade association that represents semiconductor and flat panel display equipment and materials suppliers. Founded in 1970 in the United States, SEMI has evolved into an international organization committed to free trade and open markets. SEMI's primary goal is to help its members expand their global marketing opportunities and improve access to their customers and industry, government and civil leaders." This site provides information about the organization, membership, events of interest, affiliated organizations and links to member sites.