BPM News and Updates
Chip Shares Some BPM History
Chip, BPM’s mascot, gives some of the history behind the success of BPM Microsystems… BPM device programmers serve the world with billions and billions of accurately programmed devices, in thousands of products– everything from thermometers to infotainment systems– by bringing compelling programming systems to market.
Electronica Day One
Electronica: the world’s leading trade fair and conference for electronics, November 15–18 in Hall B4, Stand 209
Join BPM and our European partner, Adaptsys for a live, in-person demo of BPM’s latest innovation, the BPM310 10th Generation Automated programmer
Beijing CRT Celebrates 14 Years in Business
Happy 14th Birthday to our friends at Beijing CRT Beijing CRT celebrates its 14th year in November of 2022. They have distributed BPM Microsystems products and services for well over 10 years. We wish Margaret, Jack, Bill, and the team at Beijing CRT a very happy...
Halloween 2022
BPM loves Halloween... so we got all the guys and ghouls together for a pizza party and costume contest. The top three costumes will get One Million Dollars... Gift Cards of more appropriate amounts. We also celebrated a new employee joining us today– Mike Myers....
Adapters: Understanding Socket Modules, D-Cards, and Socket Cards
“Socket” can mean different things depending on the context. Even in just electronics, “sockets” can mean more than one thing. When BPM uses the term “socket,” it is referring to the electro-mechanical interface between the BPM programmer and the programmable device.
US Restrictions Affecting Semiconductor Manufacturers
Major advanced semiconductor maker ASML Holding NV has told its U.S. employees to refrain from serving customers in China because of new regulations from the Biden administration, according to an internal email to employees. “ASML US employees must refrain- either...
Meet Chip- A Brief History of BPM
Meet Chip, the BPM mascot, as he explains what we do at BPM: “BPM provides device programmers and accessories to upload custom programming to semiconductor devices. Founded in 1985, BPM Microsystems serves more than 2,000 companies in over 49 countries, including programming centers, original equipment manufacturers, contract, and semiconductor manufacturers.”
CHIPS Act Will Facilitate Micron’s $100B Plan
Micron aims to increase DRAM production in the United States to 40% of its global output over the next decade (currently, most production is in Asia). New York production will begin in the second half of the decade as demand recovers. Manufacturing in the U.S. helps customers build products into a more secure supply chain, the company said.
Remastering Silicon
By Stelios Diamantidis, Senior Director, Synopsys Autonomous Design Solutions There hasn’t been another time in recent memory where semiconductors have become critical to fueling the electronics industry’s economic framework. The global chip shortage has become...
Device Support Lead Time Update
BPM is pleased to update the estimated support lead times for a variety of devices BPM has nearly doubled the engineering staff in Device Support in the past year. We have more resources than we've ever had and adding even more team members. This is helping to reduce...
Largest US Car Company Expects Chip Shortages Through ’23
Microchip shortages are more complex than simpler parts. Each programmable device requires a value-added program uploaded to add functionality. Therefore, it’s not as simple as ordering more devices, but also allocating programming services.
SEMICON China Cancelled
Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), a global chip industry association, has canceled a major trade fair in China, as the country battles a spate of Covid-19 outbreaks. SEMICON China, a three-day event that was scheduled to begin in Shanghai on...
Automotive Programmable Device Shortage Update
Most automotive companies continue to experience shortages of critical parts and components, driven by supply chain issues since 2020. In an excellent article from Electronics Weekly, titled “Auto chip shortage could be easing,”
David Manners points to several signs the shortages of semiconductors may be behind us in the next year.
Easy Engineering Interview with BPM
BPM provides equipment and accessories to upload custom programming to semiconductor devices. Founded in 1985, BPM Microsystems serves more than 2,000 companies in over 49 countries. BPM programmers offer high-performance device handling, advanced serialization, and...
New Field Service Engineer Hired in Mexico
BPM is pleased to announce the hire of a dedicated Field Service Engineer to cover Mexico from Reynosa on the Texas border. Joe Smooth is an accomplished STM Process Engineer with over 10 years of experience.
Leading Contract Manufacturer Upgrades to BPM Automated Device Programmer
BPM Microsystems announces the sale of an Automated Programming System to a Contract Manufacturer*. This electronics manufacturing service company has standardized BPM solutions for its in-house programming support for the last 15 years. They are still running 6th...
OEM Orders Second BPM Automated Programming System
BPM Microsystems announces the sale of another Automated Programming System to an Original Equipment Manufacturer. “This is fantastic news and an especially strong sale considering the economic backdrop right now,” says William White, founder and CEO of BPM...
Conflict Minerals Reporting
Statement and Policy Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and the Securities and Exchange Commission Rules adopted in connection therewith, require certain corporations to report the use of “Conflict Minerals” in the...
Electronica Day One
Electronica: the world’s leading trade fair and conference for electronics, November 15–18 in Hall B4, Stand 209
Join BPM and our European partner, Adaptsys for a live, in-person demo of BPM’s latest innovation, the BPM310 10th Generation Automated programmer
Beijing CRT Celebrates 14 Years in Business
Happy 14th Birthday to our friends at Beijing CRT Beijing CRT celebrates its 14th year in November of 2022. They have distributed BPM Microsystems products and services for well over 10 years. We wish Margaret, Jack, Bill, and the team at Beijing CRT a very happy...
Halloween 2022
BPM loves Halloween... so we got all the guys and ghouls together for a pizza party and costume contest. The top three costumes will get One Million Dollars... Gift Cards of more appropriate amounts. We also celebrated a new employee joining us today– Mike Myers....
About BPM Microsystems
BPM Microsystems is a global provider of device programming systems, test and measurement systems, factory integration software and solutions for the semiconductor and electronics industries. Founded in 1985, BPM Microsystems serves more than 2,000 programming centers, original equipment manufacturers, contract manufacturers and semiconductor manufacturers in over 49 countries.