Electronics Forum | Thu Feb 14 20:24:07 EST 2002 | scott
My first reaction would be to run! FAST! Flex -- well, it... flexes... and isn't flat. While you assemble it, While you transport it, While it goes through the oven... SMT Connectors typically need to be held down during reflow. Fiducial types are
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 16 08:47:04 EST 2007 | rgduval
Fractured parts that we've seen at reflow in the past are related to trapped moisture in the part, out-gassing at temp, and fracturing the part. I have seen this on ceramic resonators in the past; don't know why this type of part seems prone to this
