Relfow ?

Hi all I am having a reflow problem. Recently we started us... - Jun 19, 2003 by

I would believe that the connector spec is for the max temp ... - Jun 19, 2003 by RDR  

Your solders could have vasty different liquidous points. ... - Jun 19, 2003 by davef  

Jacob

#24888

Relfow ? | 19 June, 2003

Hi all I am having a reflow problem. Recently we started using a through hole connector with solder flux bearing technology on a densly populated board. The connector reflows at the same time as the smt components through reflow. The problem I am having is that with my current oven profile I continue to get an excessive amount of solder balls under the connectors resulting in shorted pins. The solder paste I am using for the rest of the components on the board calls for a peak temperature of 215c and the connector calls for a peak temp of 280c. Has anyone else run into a sililar problem trying to solder mixed technologies in reflow? Is it possible for me to exceed the requirements of my solder paste without having any negative results? Regards, Jacob

reply »

RDR

#24890

Relfow ? | 19 June, 2003

I would believe that the connector spec is for the max temp that it can withstand while the paste is the max temp that you need to achieve. Solder balls are usually from excessive ramp rates in the oven. I would contact the connector mfg. and see what they recommend as far as reflowing this connector.

Is this connector supplied with the solder (solder and flux bearing) or just flux and you are placing into paste and then reflowing. This info would be of great help.

Russ

reply »

davef

#24905

Relfow ? | 19 June, 2003

Your solders could have vasty different liquidous points.

Check with your suppliers to determine the appropriateness of the materials you have selected.

Awhile ago Jim Zanolli at Teka hosted an OnBoard Forum here at SMTnet. He'd be happy to give you his thoughts:

Jim Zanolli Preident Teka Interconnection Systems

Work: 401-785-4110 Fax: 401-781-5730 Other: www.tekais.com E-Mail: zanolli@tekais.com

100 Pioneer Ave Warwick, RI 02888

reply »