Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 21 10:16:00 EST 2003 | O'Connor
Hi, Is there a standard that covers the shelf life of PCB's? I need to know, how long after manufacture a PCB can be stored in an uncontrolled envoirnment exposed to the atmosphere before being built on, currently we say 1 year, but nobody really kno
Electronics Forum | Sun Mar 23 00:09:02 EST 2003 | MA/NY DDave
Know the specs your assembly is supposed to meet 2>Runs some lot soldering samples to minimize cost if you do decide to scrap or bake or ?? 3>Do at least a little post soldering analysis to assure yourself that the results are similar to experien
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 14 06:00:01 EDT 2005 | bryan
The shelf life of immersion silver is 6 to 12 months in good storage conditions. The finish is usually coated with a protective layer that inhibits oxidation (like with copper OSP). Care must be taken when handling the boards as the protective la
Electronics Forum | Sun Mar 23 13:39:39 EST 2003 | MA/NY DDave
Hi, From re reading, I think I did OK with my previous message yet I wanted to hit some other items, maybe differently. Without checking all the sources I don't believe there are any industry wide standards. I am sure and know there are industry
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 23 07:27:21 EDT 2008 | realchunks
Floor life of a PCB is rated in years. Are you asking about the solder paste or something else?
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 15 19:04:26 EDT 2001 | mparker
Viewing a blade on its own merits may give you subjective results. Are you asking about metal or rubber squeegees? You really need to examine the print quality before you decide if a blade is worth using. If you are getting the right paste deposit vo
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 28 07:59:50 EDT 2004 | cyber_wolf
Ken, With all due respect: Surface mount is surface mount. Whether you are placing 0201's, or PLCC84's the basic concept is the same. So I would surely hope that for the most part my process is transferable. I guess I was too broad when I said "we n
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 03 14:44:36 EDT 2007 | rpadilla
Depends on the manufacturer of the paste... Rosin-based-flux solder paste usually takes 12-24hr's to fully oxidize with open containers. Water-based flux usually is 3-12hr's, but some have a 24hr open container shelf life... However, uncertain unt
Electronics Forum | Wed Feb 23 07:36:22 EST 2011 | scottp
We have a new site that is in the process of starting up and doesn't run much (1 tube every couple weeks). They recently called me about using expired paste. I told them to print a few scrap boards and run them through SPI to verify good print and
