Demo on how to reball a BGA component using a universal reball fixture.
Technical Library | 2019-05-21 17:38:55.0
Last month we presented Flip Chip Rework.As promised, this month we follow up with attachment techniques. Flip chip assembly is a key technology for advanced packaging of microelectronic circuits. It allows attachment of a bare chip to a packaging substrate in a face-down configuration, with electrical connections between the chip and substrate via conducting “bumps.” Flip chip technology was first invented by IBM for mainframe computer application in the early 1960s. Semiconductor devices are mounted face down and electrically and mechanically connected to a substrate (Figure 1). IBM called this manufacturing process a C4 process (controlled collapse chip connection).
Technical Library | 2019-06-21 10:39:15.0
Recently, an ACI Technologies (ACI) customer called to discuss failures that they had observed with some through-hole capacitor parts. The components were experiencing failures following vibration and accelerated stress testing. Upon receipt of the samples, ACI performed three levels of inspection and Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) testing to investigate the root cause of the failures. These analyses enabled ACI to verify the elements comprising the solder joints and make the following recommendations in order to prevent future occurrences. The first inspection was to investigate the capacitor leads using optical microscopy, and no anomalies were found that could indicate bad parts from the vendor or improper handling prior to assembly. However, vertical fill in the barrel of the plated through-holes was too close to the IPC-A-610 minimum specification of 75% to determine a pass/fail condition, and therefore required further investigation.
Technical Library | 2020-03-09 10:50:17.0
A customer called the Helpline seeking advice for cleaning no-clean fluxes prior to applying a conformal coating. The customer's assemblies were manufactured with a no-clean rosin based solder paste (ROL0) and were cleaned with an isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wash. After cleaning, a white residue was sometimes found in areas with high paste concentrations and was interfering with the adhesion of the conformal coating (Figure 1). For conformal coatings to adhere properly, the printed circuit board (PCB) surface must be clean of fluxes and other residues. In addition, ionic contamination left by flux residues can lead to corrosion and dendrite growth, two common causes of electronic opens and shorts. Other residues can lead to unwanted impedance and physical interference with moving parts.
Events Calendar | Thu Apr 16 00:00:00 EDT 2020 - Fri Apr 17 00:00:00 EDT 2020 | ,
Smart Fabrics Virtual Summit 2020
Events Calendar | Mon Jun 10 00:00:00 EDT 2024 - Mon Jun 10 00:00:00 EDT 2024 | Carlsbad, California USA
San Diego Chapter In-Person Event: IPC J-STD-001 Compliant Solder Pattern Calculations for DFA
Training Courses | | | IPC-7711/7721 Specialist (CIS)
The Certified IPC-7711/7721 Specialist (CIS) training focuses on rework of electronic assemblies and repair and modification of printed boards and electronic assemblies.
Training Courses | | | IPC-7711/7721 Specialist (CIS)
The Certified IPC-7711/7721 Specialist (CIS) training focuses on rework of electronic assemblies and repair and modification of printed boards and electronic assemblies.
Training Courses | | | IPC-7711/7721 Specialist (CIS)
The Certified IPC-7711/7721 Specialist (CIS) training focuses on rework of electronic assemblies and repair and modification of printed boards and electronic assemblies.
Training Courses | | | IPC-7711/7721 Specialist (CIS)
The Certified IPC-7711/7721 Specialist (CIS) training focuses on rework of electronic assemblies and repair and modification of printed boards and electronic assemblies.
