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17th Annual European Passive Components Conference
The 17th Annual European Passive Components Conference will be held October 27-30, 2003, in Stuttgart, Germany. The 2003 CARTS-Europe will emphasize "Automotive and Harsh Environments Applications". An invited paper on the reliability of lead-free solder in low temperature use will be presented. Other papers on capacitors and resistors, performance, construction and raw materials are scheduled for presentation over the three day conference. An additional seminar will highlight Trends and New Technology for passive components. Topics presented at the seminar will include integrated passives, MEMs, the impact of nanotechnology on passives, the use of copper for EME terminations and more.
