Electronics Forum: how clean should a board be of solder (Page 1 of 1)

Can the old datecode Entek PCB be converted to HASL ?

Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 04 12:35:19 EDT 2001 | davef

I thought I responded this this a while ago, guess NOT!!! Wow, Dano yagot Entek boards that are that old!!!! Coo. Sounds kwazy that you�d end-up with that volume of old boards, but it�s probably one of those deals where correcting the problem keep

In search of knowledge

Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 18 11:59:38 EDT 2012 | jackofallmasterofnone

1) At this time we do not have a design engineer. I have contacted the PCB manufacturer about changing the drill file to close up the diameter on the holes a bit. This should allow the wings on the leads of the component to rest on top of the holes i

Re: Storage life of Gold Finish Boards

Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 19 11:12:41 EST 1999 | Dave F

| | | | | Folk's, | | | | | | | | | | I'm looking for information of how long you cna store a gold finish PCB before building it. I know there are problems with the gold disappearing into the underlying nickle over time / temperature etc but exactly

Re: Semi-Automatic Stencil Printing of Fine Pitch

Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 20 07:56:38 EDT 1999 | Mark Quealy

| | | I use a Transition Automation Semi- Automatic stencil printer with laser cut frameless stencils. My solder paste is an SN63/PB37 RMA 291. I do not operate with in a controlled humidity enviroment. The room temp generally runs around 70 deg's bu

Non wetting spots of flex PCB pads

Electronics Forum | Fri May 26 04:58:19 EDT 2023 | auriga2001

I agree with the two other replies. Left alone, it is a defect. If it's just excess adhesive or coating, you can use IPC-7711/7721 'Rework, Modification and Repair of Electronic Assemblies' for guidance on removing. Section 2.3.1 explains how to te

Re: Discoloring of Soldermask and silkscreen

Electronics Forum | Mon Apr 19 20:49:13 EDT 1999 | Dave F

| Netters, | | When I reflow a PCB there is a discoloration of silkscreen and mask. It appears if Profile is too hot! But I dont think so, maybe I'm wrong? | | 1. Kester 293 no clean | 2. 2.1 C/s for 30s to 150 C | 3. .5 - .7 C/s for 60s to 185

Re: Storage life of Gold Finish Boards

Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 15 14:45:48 EST 1999 | Earl Moon

| | | Folk's, | | | | | | I'm looking for information of how long you cna store a gold finish PCB before building it. I know there are problems with the gold disappearing into the underlying nickle over time / temperature etc but exactly how long do

Re: Storage life of Gold Finish Boards

Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 18 10:01:16 EST 1999 | John W

| | | | Folk's, | | | | | | | | I'm looking for information of how long you cna store a gold finish PCB before building it. I know there are problems with the gold disappearing into the underlying nickle over time / temperature etc but exactly how l

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