BPM News and Updates
CHIPS Act Making an Impact in US
According to Global SMT, the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) noted in a report that as of May 2020, more than 40 new semiconductor ecosystem projects have been announced in the United States, including new factories, expansion of existing locations, as well...
Programmable Devices for Modern Manufacturing
A programmable device is a piece of hardware that can be programmed to perform a specific set of tasks or functions. These tiny devices are often used in industrial and commercial settings, including manufacturing, healthcare, and automotive, to automate processes and improve efficiency.
World’s first DDR5 DRAM chips using 12nm Tech from Samsung
Samsung announced the world’s first DDR5 DRAM chips manufactured using 12nm semiconductor manufacturing technology. The company unveiled its 16Gb DDR5 DRAM chips and said they have already been evaluated for compatibility with AMD’s Zen processors.
BPM Christmas Party 2022
Here are the five competing for Mr/Ms Ugliest Sweater '22: Ebony, Lyn, James, Stephen, and NgaBPM celebrated Christmas with our BPM "Family" with lots of fajitas and sweets. The "Ugly Sweater" contest goes way back... this year, we're having you vote in the comments...
Video: IPC APEX 2023
BPM Microsystems will display its 10th Generation programming technology platform, the BPM310, Automated Programming System, at the IPC APEX Expo. Make plans now to attend IPC APEX Expo 2023, January 24-26, at the San Diego Convention Center.
Last-time Buy for 7th Generation Programmers
BPM Microsystems plans to accept orders through March 15, 2023, for 7th Generation series programmers, subject to availability.
Colin Harper Video Interview from Electronica ’22
Karen “Kaz” Pearman speaks to Colin Harper, the Global Sales Director for BPM Microsystems during the Electronica 2022 Trade Show in Munich, Germany. Ms. Pearman is an independent journalist with WNIE TV,
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....
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.
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...
BPWin 8.0.2 Release Notes
BPWin Release Highlights Added a laser power/speed ratio limitation feature for laser markers using Prolase software. BPWin will determine whether the operator entered power/speed settings are within the "polygon accepted" values, preventing unacceptable settings....
Excitement Builds at IPC APEX EXPO 2024: BPM Microsystems demonstrates its 10th Gen Automated Programming Technology at Booth #2720!
As the sun rises over Anaheim, CA, the excitement among tech enthusiasts and industry professionals is building. Today marks the opening of IPC APEX EXPO 2024, North America’s largest expo dedicated to Electronic Manufacturing solutions, and we at BPM Microsystems are...
BPM Microsystems to Showcase the BPM310 Automated Programmer at IPC APEX 2024
BPM Microsystems, Inc. will display its 10th Generation programming technology platform and the BPM310 Automated Programming System at the IPC APEX Expo, starting January 24, 2023, in San Diego, California. The 10th Generation offers the industry’s fastest programming times for UFS, eMMC, Flash, and MCUs with twice as many sockets per site as its predecessor. The BPM310 offers a capacity of up to 48 sockets, automotive-level quality, and reliability in a small footprint.
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.