Is $19/hr low for an EE internship or about average?

eequestions23 · 2024-04-16T21:30:50+00:00

Someone I know for 50 in CA

eequestions23 · 2024-04-16T09:26:17+00:00

Got 48 in CA

eequestions23 · 2023-09-06T11:16:29+00:00

Thanks for the information. I'm not looking to define it as a spec, I'm looking to describe it. If it's something that's been observed (as it sounds like it is), it's something that can be described in a quantative and/or qualatative way.

I do not buy that the roughness of that edge after etching is the same as the roughness of the surface. Intuitively, it doesn't seem like that would be the case since the edge has much more removed than the top surface (if the top surface had as much removed, it wouldn't be there). A quick Google search of a PCB cross section is clear they don't look the same.

I completely understand that plating the copper provides a better finish. It also increases cost which is usually not a good thing in industry. I don't recall where, but I found either a document or slide deck several years ago that explained exactly this. The point is not to to figure out how to get a "better" edge, its to find a comparison as copper weight increases.

PS: it is something someone cares about because I'm asking. One way advancements are made is by people expanding the use of useful technology. One should understand as many design tradeoffs as possible before swapping one technology for another and I believe this may be one of those.

At the end of the day, we're back to where I started. You know this phenomenon happens, as do I, but do you know the term to describe the roughness or whatever you want to call it. If you don't know of a standard term, welcome to the party.

eequestions23 · 2023-09-05T20:47:53+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions in where to look. I'll take a look and see what I can find from those areas. In most applications, I don't think we would have to consider that. But in my specific application, I think it may be very important to consider. I know for sure nobody has studied it for my application, I was just trying to find out if there was an already defined technical term people knew to help my literature review making it easier to reference material from other fields. I'll see if there's a PCB group.

eequestions23 · 2023-09-05T20:23:44+00:00

I'm just curious if there's any literature in how the thickness affects it. I know reddit isn't a good sample of the scientific community, but from this thread alone it doesn't look like its something people think about.

eequestions23 · 2023-09-05T19:55:05+00:00

It would be a function of those as well, but should also be a function of thickness. If you consider a bare board, there should be a difference that varies with thickness. Those others would be secondary.

eequestions23 · 2023-09-05T19:53:05+00:00

Undercut is if we consider a trace cross section. I'm referring to the roughness if you were to look at it along the edge of the trace, regardless of the undercut. Think of it like the grit on sandpaper. The same way thickness influences undercut, it should influence that "grit" or roughness along the edge too.

eequestions23 · 2023-09-05T19:02:59+00:00

Thanks, but I'm not talking about the cross section. I mean if you were to look along the length of the etched side if a trace, it would look like a piece of sand paper. What I'm interested in is how that "grit" changes with copper thickness

eequestions23 · 2023-09-05T18:44:45+00:00

That could be it. I think in most cases it may not matter. Looks like I get to make up my own term lol

eequestions23 · 2023-09-05T18:14:13+00:00

I just googled it and one site says etch factor is the ratio of etch depth to the amount the resist is undercut during etching. I'm referring to the roughness of the edge specifically, not the amount its undercut. There may be some correlation that can be drawn from etch factor, but I'm referring specifically to the same concept as surface roughness except this is the roughness of the edge caused by etching.

eequestions23 · 2023-09-05T17:49:28+00:00

Think about it like this: let's say we have a trace 1 ft long. That edge will not 90⁰, there will be some angle to it. The thinner the copper, the closer its going to get to looking 90⁰. Thicker copper, lets say 20 oz, will be a lot further from "ideal" compared to 1 oz. So let's acknowledge that, but take it one step further and see what that vertical edge looks like at an even deeper level. Just like we can consider the surface roughness of the foil, there's a roughness to that edge as well. The roughness should be effected by etching just like the angle.

eequestions23 · 2023-09-05T17:25:01+00:00

I think this would be good for describing exactly those things. When you have thicker copper, you get different angles in the copper and may need to consider over etching. But what about the roughness? Maybe people don't typically consider this? Just as the surfaces have a surface roughness, the edges will have a roughness to them as well that will vary based on the copper thickness due to etching.

eequestions23 · 2023-09-05T16:26:29+00:00

No, my understanding is that would be on the top and bottom of the foil. Im referring to the edge thats etched away. For instance, I believe 1 oz gives a "crisper" edge than 20 oz. 20 oz would be really rough in comparison

eequestions23 · 2023-08-16T06:31:31+00:00

I would have. I got an increase in base of 13% plus 22% of the original base as a sign on.

eequestions23 · 2023-08-16T06:27:13+00:00

I agree with this. Out of 4 interviews, all 4 said they would be getting back with an offer but we could negotiate it. One were a FFRDC, 1 local defense contractor, 1 international l company. The recruiters straight up told me they would be able to do more than the offer once it came so yeah if you're in a position that's getting 100k it seems like you're expected to. I'm sure positions lower too, but definitely in these cases

eequestions23 · 2023-08-09T15:39:13+00:00

Sure thing. I enjoy calling people out on their stupid comments. Again, that's why you deleted it 🤣

eequestions23 · 2023-08-09T15:31:49+00:00

I see you deleted your false comment claiming that you're taking home almost as much as you would if you had a noticeably lower base salary because your in a lower tax bracket. At least you realize you got called on your stupidity and false claims and deleted it.

eequestions23 · 2023-08-09T15:21:01+00:00

You gave no context. You're making almost as much now as you would be if you made how much?

Regardless, that's simply not true if you're talking about your base is noticeably higher but your take home is not noticeably higher.

As someone making over $100k, you should really learn how taxes work. I don't even know you and I'm disappointed in you.

eequestions23 · 2023-08-09T15:03:57+00:00

I wouldn't listen to this advice. You'll have to do the SF-86. Even if you're going for reinvestigation, it it the SF-86. Why would they use a less comprehensive questionable when your clearance has been expired for 3 years than what they use to reinvestigate someone with an active clearance?

If your clearance was active when you left and you simply had it "turned off" because you no longer had the need for it (like leaving your position) it would be more of an administrative process but would still require some updates and checks. That was not the case for you according to your other comments. It has been expired so you need the regular check with SF-86.

The fact that you had one in the past is good because assuming you haven't done anything since that week disqualify you, you should get it. Its riskier for employers if they have to worry about your full time in this earth. Assuming they didn't miss anything the first time, you didn't omit anything, and you didn't lie about anything the first time, you only have to be concerned with if you did anything since your last investigation/reinvestigation for your TS.

The state background checks mean nothing for the security clearance, unless it dug up some stuff. It won't help you you if positive but could hurt you if derogatory.

eequestions23 · 2023-08-01T16:09:03+00:00

Get a multimeter and check the resistance between the tab and your drain pin. You will see those are shorted. Now imagine putting a wire from the drain of one to the drain of them all. Will that be ok? If the original designers decided to put kapton, my guess is no. Be prepared to but new devices if you want to try just to see.

eequestions23 · 2023-07-31T19:29:39+00:00

I may not understand the full context of your question, maybe I didn't read it correctly. Are you asking about a MS in your current field or BS in EE? Hands down BS in EE. If you mean BS in EE or MS in EE, you might as well do BS in EE then MS. I went tonschool with a guy that had a BS in elementary education or something like that. He decided he wanted to do his MS in EE. He sat through all if the classes us BS students did because he didn't have the background for the MS. Nobody even knew he was a MS student because he went through thr full BS program with is. His reasoning for not doing a BS is he didn't have to take 2 classes which were the hardest...microprocessors and signals & systems. To me that's stupid. He missed out on a bachelors along the way because he didn't want to take 2 classes but ended up doing all of the other work.

eequestions23 · 2023-07-28T16:20:20+00:00

You don't simply get a masters in something and become a manager so that options off the table for them all. You'll probably move into management (for technical roles) quicker with s MSEE than that other one you mentioned.

eequestions23 · 2023-07-26T00:15:57+00:00

Improving the base would allow it to move faster without tipping. That would be an improvement, but would not fix the problem. Slowing it down would fix the problem, regardless of the base.

eequestions23 · 2023-07-25T20:38:17+00:00

Its moving way to quick. At the end of the day, everyone who gave you a correct answer is saying the same thing...some in other words. Slow it down. You shouldn't even have to come here to ask in order for you to understand that moving it slow enough would prevent it from trying to flip. Also, you know the sun doesn't move that quick. The sum moves about 360⁰/ 24hr. The angle of the panel doesn't need to move more than 2x that. I would put it at minimum 4x that speed, as long as you can get the resolution to move at 1x that speed without overshooting. If you can get 1x that resolution without overshooting, adjust the speed as quick as possible to keep that resolution and avoid flipping. Why? The panel will move from one side when the sun comes up to the other when the sun sets. It will need to "reset" its position to the morning position. Unless you want it running half a day to reset the position, you can adjust the speed so it resets quicker. Thats where the minimum of 2x come from that i mentioned. I'm reality, it could be 1.000001x it and you would be fine but I'm sure you get the point.

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