Electronics Forum | Mon Jun 14 16:48:34 EDT 2004 | jsmith01
Is any one else having a problem with parts that are Ni/Sn plated? The parts in question are a 1206 voltage suppressor form AVX. I am still using a stander 63/37 solder paste which is according to AVX�s web sight compatible with this plating. The
Electronics Forum | Mon Jun 14 17:21:31 EDT 2004 | russ
How old are these parts? Sn/Ni plating is very succeptable to age and everything else. They are possibly tarnished. Also, what is your peak temp in reflow? It takes about 225 230 C to get good wetting to the underlying nickel. Russ
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