The trends in 5G communication encompass ultra-high-speed and ultra-low-latency connections, high-capacity communications, and multi-terminal connections.
In the area of products, we observe evolving trends such as increased power components, enhanced CPU processing capacity, and expanded memory capacity. However, for producing these products, the trend of quality, labor shortage, and cost remains unchanged. From these trends, support for various odd-shaped components and PCBs, mounting of large and heavy BGA, increase in the number of DIMM connectors, and automation and manpower saving are all considered production challenges.
This roadmap simplifies the changes in components and PCBs in the 5G communication infrastructure industry. We anticipate that the large BGA will reach a maximum size and weight of □135 mm and 300 g. The number of DIMM connectors will be increased up to 48 per PCB.
In a wide variety of PCBs, the size and weight significantly differ depending on PCBs in the 5G communication infrastructure.
Panasonic proposes forward-looking solutions to address mounting issues caused by these changes.
Trends of PCB in the 5G communication infrastructure
Screen Printer
NPM-GP/L
Optimizes the screen printing process. Equipped with automation functions, also capable of high-accuracy screen printing.
Modular Placement Machine
NPM-WX, WXS
Covers a wider range of production types by supporting a variety of supply units and increases throughput by manpower saving on the mounting floor.
Production Modular
NPM-W2, W2S
Implements high-productivity and high-quality with variable-mix and variable-volume production. Supports large components and PCBs.
Odd-form Component Insertion Machine
NPM-VF
Automation of odd-form components insertion process. Various configurations of head tools and machine feeder configurations to adapt to different types of components.
Mounting MES Software
PanaCIM-EE Gen2
Support is provided for improvement in QCD in each task related to mounting, through centralized management of the entire mounting floor
Integrated Line Management System
iLNB
Optimization of the entire production line by “connecting” Panasonic machines, non-Panasonic machines, and higher-level systems
DIMM connector Feeder & Feeder machine(Stocker)
Automate the supply of DIMM connectors to mounting machines using dedicated feeders and supply machines.
