Electronics Forum | Fri Sep 30 10:08:50 EDT 2005 | pete_d
What types of tests are performed to help evaluate solder integrity in the field over a length of time (say about 10 years)? I was thinking humidity tests, temperature cycling tests... but I don't even know what standards to test to. I want to tes
Electronics Forum | Sun Aug 27 20:30:53 EDT 2006 | darby
AJ, We use all ENIG boards. After opening, any remaining boards are kept in low humidity keeping cabinet. I have never experienced a problem using this method I think the longest I have kept them this way is eighteen months. We also store any open tr
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 30 06:57:56 EDT 2007 | simonalden
Hi we are currently experiencing a problem with solder contamination of the gold contact pads on our pcbs following the reflow process, possibly through sputtering. We have been advise that this can be caused due to the pcbs being humid or due to th
Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 30 14:26:20 EDT 2008 | davem
80 degrees F in the Summer. Also, "It is not recommended to store foods which must be kept at below 40� F for safe storage". Obviously we're not storing food, but the point is still valid. jdumont, Thanks for the data. I have a couple of Extech di
Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 05 20:25:27 EDT 2001 | davef
Sorry that I'm so late responding. Your new additon probably has 'backee stains on the floor already. Assuming we're talking about a fairly standard board assembly area, you don't need to specify air quality. 1 We specify * Particulate: Level to b
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 30 08:20:40 EDT 2006 | Bob R.
Are there any standard qualification/acceptance requirements for immersion tin board finish? J-STD-003 calls out temp/humidity preconditioning followed by solderability testing which is similar to what we have in our (ancient) internal documents. O
Electronics Forum | Wed Dec 06 16:14:25 EST 2006 | realchunks
Assuming you meant 38 percent humidity - I would have to say your environment is only part of the problem. When you experience this problem, is because the paste has set idle for a period of time? If you knead the paste does the fine pitch print OK
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 21 09:11:30 EDT 2000 | Eric Soderberg
Currently use Hysol TS300 latex mask and need to explore alternative methods of drying the mask. The mask is applied with a Asymtek Century Dispenser and placed on drying shelves. Air dry is dependent on temperature/humidity. Tried all the UV masks o
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 06 09:28:30 EST 2001 | davef
You're correct 45� is preferred. 5 Paste sticking to squeegee: * Squeegee is heavily magnetized * Some pastes stick more than ... * Plastic squeegees stick more than metal * Old metal squeegees stick more than new * Paste needs to be worke
Electronics Forum | Wed Sep 30 15:27:26 EDT 1998 | Matthew Park
Very simple, you just buy a commerical-grade vacuum sealer. It's not that expensive. A small tabletop unit cost $2000 - $4000. I don't have a number handy. E-mail me off-line if you require more info. Regards Matthew NII, Norsat Internationa
