New Equipment | Test Equipment
PROCESS SCIENCES, INC. (PSI) Visit our main Ion Chromatography page for more information. Ion Chromatography analysis (IC) is an essential tool for both failure analysis and process validation. PSI uses IC to investigate surface contamination and m
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.
Industry News | 2008-04-08 22:13:06.0
Rancho Cucamonga, CA - April 2, 2008 � Aqueous Technologies Corp. announces that it has been awarded a SMT VISION Award in the category of Testing for its C3 Cleanliness Tester. The award was presented to the company during a Wednesday, April 2, 2008 ceremony that took place in Las Vegas during APEX 2008.
New Equipment | Cleaning Equipment
WORLD’S FIRST AQUEOUS CLEANER / TESTER The Aqua ROSE™, from Austin American Technology, introduces a new era to batch cleaning / Ionic Contamination Testing. Now experience a batch cleaner that offers multiple cleaning and testing technologies for c
Industry News | 2010-05-11 13:43:49.0
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA — Aqueous Technologies Corp. announces that it sold a Zero-Ion g3 Ionic Contamination (Cleanliness) Tester in booth 725 at the recent IPC/APEX Expo that took place in April in Las Vegas. Vu Nguyen of Consysis (San Diego) purchased the system from Aqueous Technologies’ John Hall, Western Regional Sales Manager.
Lite Fast 2081, a UV encapsulant, was specifically developed to relieve the stress placed on toroidal coils or electronic components that will experience pressure during the molding process. With a durometer Shore D hardness of 5, the UV encapsulant
Industry News | 2009-12-07 17:51:52.0
Rancho Cucamonga, CA - September 2009 — Aqueous Technologies Corp. has today announced plans to highlight the next generation of the award-winning Automatic Defluxing System - Trident and the Zero-Ion Ionic Contamination (Cleanliness) Tester, at the upcoming Productronica exhibition - Hall A2 Stand 599. The event is scheduled to take place 10th – 13th November 2009 at the New Munich Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany.
Industry News | 2009-11-11 12:23:14.0
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA — November 2009 — Aqueous Technologies Corp. announces that it has been awarded a Global Technology Award in the category of Cleaning Equipment for its Zero-Ion G3. The award was presented to the company during a Tuesday, November 10, 2009 ceremony that took place at the New Munich Trade Fair Center in Munich, Germany.
Industry News | 2013-01-18 14:26:23.0
Aqueous Technologies today announced that it will participate in the Printed Board Assembly Cleaning and Contamination Testing Center during the upcoming IPC APEX EXPO
Industry News | 2013-10-24 13:34:25.0
Aqueous Technologies will exhibit with its partner in Hall A2, Stand 558 at the 20th international Productronica International Trade Fair, scheduled to take place November 12 - 15, 2013 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre in Munich, Germany.
