CHAPTER 3

MATERIALS AND BASIC PROCESSES

3.1 INTRODUCTION

In this chapter we have included several general topics as a background for the later chapters. We will discuss material properties for important materials, processes that are used in several types of technology and methods for assembly or interconnection of components to achieve mechanical and electrical contact.

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