Electronics Forum | Sat Nov 25 18:45:19 EST 2000 | Ashok Dhawan
I am getting black spots / stuff while I run gold finish PCB through reflow soldering process using NC solder paste.The affected spots have intermetalic as black in color. Does not solder very well. I did look at the archieve but could not find info
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 09 15:19:41 EST 2014 | davef
For a typical wear surface application [millions of wipes], I agree with hege. You need to be talking electrolytic gold, NOT immersion gold. IPC-2221 says something like ... For edge connectors and areas not to be soldered: * Nickel - 2.5um [~100uin]
Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 06 17:25:55 EDT 1998 | Earl Moon
| Is there any problem using SMT on gold boards? 15 years ago we were told not to use gold boards, but I can't remember why. Judging by the other postings it now appears to be common. Only problem I see is that the nickel should be plated, not ele
Electronics Forum | Thu Sep 30 12:02:20 EDT 1999 | Wolfgang Busko
| I am having problems processing immersion gold boards. The achieved solder joints appear acceptable a la IPC-A-610, but the resultant joint does not fully cover the land, i.e. you can still see an outline of gold pad. | What is the best way to achi
Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 28 19:47:05 EDT 2008 | davef
Your gold might be a bit thin after you consider fabricator's tolerance. IPC-4552 ENIG specification: * Ni thickness: 3 - 6 microns [120 - 240 microinches]. * Au thickness: 0.075 - 0.125 microns [3 - 5 microinches]. * Recommended specification is
Electronics Forum | Fri Oct 08 21:21:21 EDT 1999 | John
Although I can specify it, is ther a way I can test in test (in house)to be sure it's as specified? I don't need it now. I'm thinking of when I will need it. Thanks, John | | Hi, | | | | Does anybody know what is the minimum gold plating thickn
Electronics Forum | Wed Sep 29 14:38:54 EDT 1999 | Earl Moon
| Can someone help me find info on gold repair? I know it can be done, but I need to know how expensive it is, etc. | If you're talking "hard" electroplated gold, as used to plate PCB contact fingers, you can do the process inexpensively or send it
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 21 04:14:19 EST 2009 | sachu_70
Hi Adam, I would suggest you refer IPC-2221 guidelines which define plating thickness as: Nickel 2.5-5.0 um , Gold 0.08-0.23 um. Although ENIG is a standard process, there is an associated risk towards Gold embrittlement, Porous Gold, or Black pad de
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 12 16:59:58 EST 1999 | John Thorup
Hi Michael While driving home last night I realized the omission in my response. I thought someone would call me on it. I should have clarified that the dissolution of the gold into the joint would be affected by the thickness of the gold plating,
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 12 19:31:39 EDT 2005 | davef
Tell your fab that you'd like your ENIG according to IPC-4552. Just so that you know, IPC-4552 ENIG specification: * Ni thickness: 3 - 6 microns [120 - 240 microinches]. * Au thickness: 0.075 - 0.125 microns [3 - 5 microinches]. * Recommended spec
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