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Why Benchmark? Partnering With Our Customers

July 17, 2020

The “Why Benchmark?” blogs are an ongoing blog feature highlighting the people, processes, and technologies that set Benchmark apart. Tune in every month to read the next installment in the series. This month features the unique relationship and communication styles that Benchmark employs to ensure...

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PCB Chat Episode 62: Kevin Walker of Benchmark Lark Technology

July 10, 2020

Benchmark's Kevin Walker sat down with Circuits Assembly Magazine Editor Mike Buetow for an episode of PCB Chat to discuss the value prop of our new state-of-the-art advanced electronics manufacturing facility in Phoenix.

Listen to the complete podcast here.

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Get to Know Benchmark Phoenix

June 4, 2020

Welcome to our new blog series, "Get to Know a Benchmark Site." This series will introduce all of Benchmark's 26 global locations. Next up: Benchmark Precision Technologies Tempe, Arizona.

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The Case for Benchmark Phoenix

May 29, 2020

When we describe our new Benchmark Phoenix facility, we often list the vertically-integrated engineering and design, microelectronic assembly, surface mount technology (SMT) assembly, and functional test capabilities housed there. Or we talk about the kinds of technology problems we help our...

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UAVs, CubeSats, and Radars: Innovations Driven by Better RF Components

April 29, 2020

Applications relying on RF systems—everything from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to radar systems—have evolved towards lighter, high-performance designs but are frequently constrained by lump-element RF components. Benchmark's new filter product lines were designed to give RF engineers new...

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Engineering Profile - The Tempe Team

April 3, 2020

The Benchmark Engineering Profile is an ongoing blog feature highlighting the engineering teams located around the world. Tune in every month to read the next installment in the series. This month features the engineering team in Tempe, Arizona. Next up: Penang, Malaysia.

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OFC 2020 - Attending conferences in a different way

March 20, 2020

For the past 40 years, The Optical Networking and Communication Conference & Exhibition (OFC) has drawn attendees from all corners of the globe to meet and greet, teach and learn, make connections, and move the industry forward. This year with the coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, there were major...

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How Big is a Micron?

February 7, 2020

Benchmark offers microelectronics assembly with placement tolerances of 1-2 microns semi-automated and 7 microns automated. So what the heck does that mean? How big (or small) is a micron, really?

Since 40-50 micron objects are the smallest things visible to the naked human eye, these extremely...

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Small Electronics for a Big Universe: Miniaturization for Space Applications

December 12, 2019

Space captures the imagination, offering new frontiers to explore and endless technological challenges to overcome. Electronics that operate in space are often cutting-edge but also need to be tough; they contend with radiation, extreme temperatures and the stress of moving from the ground...

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2019 SEMI Arizona Breakfast Forum

October 16, 2019

"Listening to the speakers at the recentSEMI Arizona Breakfast Forumexpound on the virtues ofa connected world enabled by 5Gmade me think that in the future, everything will be possible. Perhaps Scott Hicar, CIO of Benchmark Electronics, the company hosting the event, said it best:"

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What has to happen to make 5G a reality?

September 13, 2019

5G networks are not new networks; they are add-ons of new advanced technologies to the current 4G LTE-A (Gigabit LTE) networks. For companies contemplating the impact 5G might have on their business, understanding exactly what 5G is (and what it isn’t) is essential. In this video blog, Benchmark's...

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How Will 5G Expand What’s Possible?

August 13, 2019

5G is the next phase in the evolution of global communication networks. When the technology is fully realized and implemented on a massive scale, we’ll see a world connected like never before.

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