Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 30 16:05:08 EST 2002 | msimkin
Hi, I have received a report form a board supplier, analysing the reuslts form non wetting problems we have been expereincing with their boards. I assumed it was due to the gold layer being too thin, thus allowing the nicklel layer to be exposed and
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 09 17:52:05 EST 2004 | davef
Bryan: Comments are: * You're correct, solder paste formualtion is a major driver to voiding in BGA balls. * Voids are primarily process indicators. There is experimental evidence that voids retard crack propagation locally around the void on a temp
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 13 08:19:52 EDT 2004 | arcandspark
The PCB's we are seeing the voids on are made of some material called Thermount, not FR4. The pads are very easily pulled off if any touch up or rework is done. The voids I am seeing are (hugh) 50% to 75% of the Solder Ball volume. The last new batch
Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 13 09:46:39 EDT 2004 | davef
Now, that's different. We misunderstood the problem from your original descrtiption. We thought the voids were showing at the via in the pad. Now, we understand the voids appear to be in the solder balls. Suggestions are: * Search the SMTnet Arch
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 22 17:53:55 EST 2002 | davef
Search the fine SMTnet Archives for background discussion on BGA voids.
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 09 22:13:20 EST 2004 | Ken
What x-ray system are you using? Check out Dage. I bet you have voids...just can't image them. Why the fuss over voids? Voids terminate the crack propegation and can extend the time to failure for creep fatigue. I would not be concerned unless yo
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 02 07:11:31 EDT 2002 | davef
There is nothing inherently wrong with voids in solder connections. They: * Do indicate that the reflow soldering process is not well controlled. * Can comprise the strength of the solder connection. Look here: http://www.smtinfocus.com/smt_failure
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 30 21:44:13 EDT 2002 | sohct
Hi Anyone has experience in manufacturing RF PCB and encounter voids on the grounding pads? The grounding pad is covered by the a big component. Question is does voids in the solder joint affect the RF operation?
Electronics Forum | Sun Mar 07 19:53:38 EST 2004 | praveen
Hello, Voids in BGA can not be eliminated. You can only minimize them by reducing the solder paste volume. Try to bake the plastic BGA's and PCB both as per the standard. Check the PCB at the BGA locations if the via's are masked.Masked via's result
