Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 20 11:53:34 EDT 2000 | John Thorup
Hi Dave The larger the gage number the smaller the inner diameter. There is a nice chart relating color code, gage, ID and OD in the EFD Catalog. They don't list a web address but their phone is 800/556-3484. Email me if a fax copy would help John
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 25 20:32:00 EDT 2000 | Dave F
Thanks John. You�re correct. I�ve seen tables like that. poorly stated, what I was wondering was: * Is there a calculation that relates the gauge and the inner diameter ... OR * Is that relationship similar to wire gauge and wire diameter. I th
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 26 11:07:17 EDT 2000 | John Thorup
yeah, stands to reason it wouldn't be that simple. The latter seems to be the case with the common theme being "arbitrary". Have a look at the link below. I hope it helps. John Thorup
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 11 10:40:10 EDT 2000 | John Thorup
Charles Have you tried the SMEMA (now part of IPC)web page (www.smema.org)? Interface Standard 1.2 is available in PDF. John Thorup
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 22 14:04:03 EDT 2000 | John Thorup
Hi Jason - I'll second (third?) everything said. Wassink's bible is available in the US from the SMTA bookstore with free shipping. It's pricey but worth every penny. 612/920-7682 www.smta.org jesse@smta.org John Thorup
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 21 18:51:34 EDT 2000 | John
What is the most likely causes of shorts in the corners of BGA devices?. Is there a method of removing single shorts without removing the device?. John.
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 07 13:23:10 EDT 2000 | John
I intend to evaluate a Wave Rider in our process in the next couple of weeks. I don't think I would appreciate the continual maintenence of the device. Does anyone have any experience with the Optimizer product? Does it have similar issues? Thank
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 07 20:59:08 EDT 2000 | Dave F
John: I agree give me something that is maintainable and repeatable, rather than this thing. Chrys wrote about the Optimizer in the archives. I think she like the Malcom Dip Tester and a piece of glass better than either one.
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 07 10:49:38 EDT 2000 | John Thorup
Dave - let's not forget Dainippon's Novolac epoxy. This is the stuff that caused us so much grief with IC shortages years ago when their factory was damaged and it turned out they were the world's major supplier of molding compounds. This also spaw
Electronics Forum | Tue May 23 17:09:14 EDT 2000 | John Thorup
Hi Amy You can find these items any number of places. Try Circuit Technology Center www.circuitnet.com 978/372-5700 Also most distributors of Pace products carry their Cir-Kit line. John Thorup
