Technical Library | 2019-05-24 09:22:59.0
There is a smaller process window and a much narrower margin of error when creating and using lead-free reflow profiles for surface mount parts on printed circuit boards (PCBs). Solder balls, dewetting, tombstones, voids, and head-on-pillow problems will occur much more frequently because lead-free alloys behave differently than eutectic pastes. Problems are compounded due to the extra heat necessary for some lead-free pastes to reach their melting points.
Technical Library | 2019-06-07 14:49:54.0
ACI Technologies was contacted in regards to poor solder joint reliability. The customer submitted an assembly that was exhibiting intermittent opens at multiple locations on a ball grid array (BGA) component. The assembly’s functionality did not survive international shipping, essentially shock and vibration failures, immediately making the quality of the solder joints suspect. The customer was asked about the contract manufacturer and the reflow oven profile as well as the solder paste and surface finish used. The ACI engineering staff evaluated the contract manufacturer’s technique and determined that they were competent in the methods they used for placing thermocouples in the proper locations and developing the reflow oven profile. The surface finish was unusual, but not unheard of, in that it was hard gold over hard nickel, rather than electroless nickel immersion gold (ENIG). The customer was able to supply boundary scan testing data which showed a diagonal row of troublesome BGA pins.
Industry News | 2018-04-09 19:51:33.0
SMTA Europe announces Session 2 Technical Program on Reliability of Soldered Alloys at the “Electronics in Harsh Environments Conference” to be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on April 25th, 2018.
Parts & Supplies | Pick and Place/Feeders
KHY-M221A-A0 KGT-M221A-A0 YAMAHA YG12 tank chain gland KHY-M2267-00 YG12 tank chain YS12 towline keel X axis PISCO SP2550 R75 KHY-M2276-S0 YS12 screw X-axis YG12 X-axis screw YG12F YS12F screw guide KHY-M371R-00 RAIL GUIDE 12P YS24 YS100 Feida pl
Events Calendar | Mon Apr 12 00:00:00 EDT 2021 - Mon Apr 12 00:00:00 EDT 2021 | ,
Europe Chapter Webinar: Tombstoning Components during Reflow Soldering - Causes & Cures
Events Calendar | Mon Mar 16 00:00:00 EDT 2020 - Mon Mar 16 00:00:00 EDT 2020 | ,
BGA & Area Array Failures, Causes & Corrective Actions Online Webinar
Industry News | 2018-12-11 19:24:48.0
The SMTA Capital Chapter is excited to host a Chapter Meeting on January 10th from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM at ZESTRON, Manassas, VA. Fred Dimock, BTU International, will be presenting “Operation of a Vacuum Reflow Oven with Preliminary Void Reduction Data.”
Industry News | 2021-01-06 17:17:19.0
The SMTA Capital Chapter is excited to host the first chapter webinar of 2021 on January20that11:00 AM EST.Fred Dimock, BTU International, will be presenting "Operation of a Vacuum Reflow Oven with Updated Void Reduction Data."
New Equipment | Education/Training
This program is for experienced solderers seeking an in depth knowledge of the J-STD-001 Document. The course reviews this document and helps students learn how to interpret the criteria. Open and closed book exams are required after each module. Han
Industry News | 2016-01-17 19:26:58.0
In order to keep up with industry demand, IPC has released amendments for J-STD-001F, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies, and IPC-A-610F, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies. For each standard, IPC-A-610F Amendment 1 and IPC J-STD-001F Amendment 1 represents a critical shift to deliver necessary updates to these already robust standards.
