Industry News | 2016-09-29 20:22:45.0
IPC – Association Connecting Electronics Industries® in partnership with Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) will host High-Reliability Cleaning and Conformal Coating Conference, October 25–27, at the Hyatt Rosemont in Rosemont, Ill. The 2016 conference will focus on electronics assembly and the influence of cleanliness and coating on producing reliable hardware.
Industry News | 2022-02-07 17:28:01.0
Three IPC volunteers who have fostered a collaborative spirit, made significant contributions to standards development, and have consistently demonstrated a commitment to global standardization efforts, were presented with Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship awards at IPC APEX EXPO 2022. Bev Christian, Doug Pauls, and Jose Servin were chosen as award recipients because they embody the work ethic and spirit of the late Dieter Bergman, a pioneer and industry icon. They will bestow Dieter Bergman Memorial Scholarship awards on the university or college of their choice.
Industry News | 2008-09-02 17:54:06.0
ROSEMONT, IL � Industry-leading associations IPC and SMTA jointly announce that Dale Lee of Plexus Corp., Doug Pauls of Rockwell Collins, Dr. Bill Kenyon of Global Centre Consulting, Dr. Ron Lasky of Indium/Dartmouth, and Lee Wilmot of TTM Technologies will be presenting during Session 1 on Industry Standards and Regulations. The symposium, jointly sponsored by IPC and SMTA, will be held at Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare in Rosemont, IL from October 28-29, 2008.
Industry News | 2017-02-16 19:40:34.0
In recognition of his extraordinary contributions to IPC and the electronics industry, Doug Pauls, principal materials and process engineer, Rockwell Collins, was honored with the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame Award. Presented at IPC APEX EXPO® on Tuesday, February 14 at the San Diego Convention Center, the IPC Hall of Fame Award represents IPC's highest level of volunteer recognition.
Industry News | 2018-10-18 09:20:09.0
Product defects caused by the flux in the wave soldering process
Industry News | 2016-05-09 21:21:15.0
SMTA China announces that it presented awards for Nine papers at the SMTA China East 2016 Conference Award Presentation Ceremony, held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center in conjunction with the SMTA China Annual Award Ceremony.
Industry News | 2018-12-08 03:29:29.0
SMT Dictionary – Surface Mount Technology Acronym and Abbreviation
Technical Library | 2023-04-17 21:17:59.0
The purpose of this paper is to evaluate and compare the effectiveness and sensitivity of different cleanliness verification tests for post soldered printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) to provide an understanding of current industry practice for ionic contamination detection limits. Design/methodology/approach – PCBAs were subjected to different flux residue cleaning dwell times and cleanliness levels were verified with resistivity of solvent extract, critical cleanliness control (C3) test, and ion chromatography analyses to provide results capable of differentiating different sensitivity levels for each test. Findings – This study provides an understanding of current industry practice for ionic contamination detection using verification tests with different detection sensitivity levels. Some of the available cleanliness monitoring systems, particularly at critical areas of circuitry that are prone to product failure and residue entrapment, may have been overlooked. Research limitations/implications – Only Sn/Pb, clean type flux residue was evaluated. Thus, the current study was not an all encompassing project that is representative of other chemistry-based flux residues. Practical implications – The paper provides a reference that can be used to determine the most suitable and effective verification test for the detection of ionic contamination on PCBAs. Originality/value – Flux residue-related problems have long existed in the industry. The findings presented in this paper give a basic understanding to PCBA manufacturers when they are trying to choose the most suitable and effective verification test for the detection of ionic contamination on their products. Hence, the negative impact of flux residue on the respective product's long-term reliability and performance can be minimized and monitored effectively.
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For over 40 years the Benchmark for Ionic Contamination Testing Commonly referred to "Cleanliness Testing" as this test method has, for over 40 years, been acknowledged as an important Quality Assurance and Process Control tool in the manufacture of
Commonly referred to "Cleanliness Testing" as this test method has, for over 40 years, been acknowledged as an important Quality Assurance and Process Control tool in the manufacture of electronic circuit boards, components and assemblies. The Conta