Electronics Forum | Thu Aug 26 08:54:17 EDT 1999 | Dave F
| Having implemented the process of handling moisture sensitive devices our logistics department tries to classify all parts according to their moisture level. | Going through datasheets wasn�t that helpfull, so does anyone know of a source for that
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 30 17:20:09 EDT 2004 | Francois Monette
A couple of other potential issues are moisture/reflow related issues. This can include internal delaminations inside the component, potentially breaking or lifting the wirebonds. It may also induce warpage where the corners of the BGA will curl up.
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 29 07:38:42 EDT 2008 | davef
Warpage typically (not always) kinda, sorta points to a fabrication bake induced issue that is the racking technique & may be relieved by "flat baking" under weight. Your baking at 125* won't do dip. You need to get the laminate temperature above it'
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 03 17:06:43 EDT 2001 | davef
Yes, moisture entrapment causes solder shorts 80% of the time. Cracks occur bottom side of the BGA. Use an acoustic microscope to find the cracks. So, what makes you think your BGA are blowing-off steam? I posted a vid on SMTnet that showed the b
Electronics Forum | Thu Feb 03 12:21:15 EST 2005 | Chunks
Lets get to the simple things. Wave or Reflow? Wave soldered parts have a higher susceptibility to physical damage until they are waved. That�s were I normally see this type of break. Usually, the crack is a circular pattern in the cap if it�s fr
Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 31 16:56:11 EDT 2007 | glenearl
Has anyone ever looked into the possibility for laser marking 1812 size X7R ceramic chip capacitors injecting sufficient energy to cause cracking when voltage is applied? If so, what were the findings? We are having failures of caps from one manufa
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 09 11:29:41 EST 2014 | spoiltforchoice
Thermal profiling typically requires a profiling kit, this will include a thermally insulated datalogger that follows your PCB through the oven connected to a number of thermocouples which you might affix to your PCB using heat resistant tape or usin
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 16 03:23:15 EST 2007 | jwsmt
I'm requesting assistance in developing detection and containment methods for an issue with an SMD ceramic resonator (Murata CSTCE-G-A family). The returns have external visual cracks that originate at the termination and run at approximately a 45 d
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 26 11:25:21 EST 1998 | Earl Moon
In December and January (1997 & 1998) a number of people requested information regarding component cracking. I overlooked this until recently thinking design and process requirements were violated. After reviewing the last 14 months consulting effort
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 07 22:41:48 EST 2006 | davef
You are correct that hand soldering ceramic capacitors often causes them to crack. They do not take thermal shock well. You might be able to reduce the amount of cracking by following the rework repair guidelines discussed in the fine SMTnet Archiv