Technical Library | 2019-06-07 14:49:54.0
ACI Technologies was contacted in regards to poor solder joint reliability. The customer submitted an assembly that was exhibiting intermittent opens at multiple locations on a ball grid array (BGA) component. The assembly’s functionality did not survive international shipping, essentially shock and vibration failures, immediately making the quality of the solder joints suspect. The customer was asked about the contract manufacturer and the reflow oven profile as well as the solder paste and surface finish used. The ACI engineering staff evaluated the contract manufacturer’s technique and determined that they were competent in the methods they used for placing thermocouples in the proper locations and developing the reflow oven profile. The surface finish was unusual, but not unheard of, in that it was hard gold over hard nickel, rather than electroless nickel immersion gold (ENIG). The customer was able to supply boundary scan testing data which showed a diagonal row of troublesome BGA pins.
Industry News | 2013-04-02 17:20:44.0
The SMTA is pleased to announce the program for the 2013 International Conference on Soldering and Reliability being held May 14-17 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Industry News | 2013-06-26 09:09:19.0
The SMTA announced Harald Grumm from Christian Koenen GmbH as the recipient of the Best of Conference Award for his presentation “The Potential of Stencil Technology – Choosing the Right Stencil Options to Maximize Yield and Earnings” at the 9th Annual International Conference on Soldering and Reliability, held May 14-17, 2013 at the Sheraton Toronto Airport, Ontario, Canada.
Industry News | 2010-12-03 21:35:04.0
Eastern Europe's growing electronics assembly industry faces new challenges, especially with the adoption of lead-free technology. To connect manufacturers with solutions to these challenges, IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® is holding the IPC Conference on Quality, Reliability and Acceptability for Electronics Manufacturing in Budapest, Hungary, on 22–24 February 2011.
Industry News | 2010-09-13 15:36:15.0
IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® has released IPC-1601, Printed Board Handling and Storage Guidelines. The industry's sole standard on the handling, packaging and storage of printed boards, IPC-1601 provides users with guidance on how to protect printed boards from contamination, physical damage, solderability degradation, electrostatic discharge and moisture uptake.
Industry News | 2010-08-31 12:11:44.0
Eastern Europe's growing electronics assembly industry faces new challenges, especially with the adoption of lead-free technology. To connect manufacturers with solutions to these challenges, IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® is holding the IPC Electronics Assembly Quality & Reliability Conference in Budapest, Hungary on 6–7 October, 2010.
Industry News | 2020-02-18 15:10:01.0
IPC presented Committee Leadership, Special Recognition and Distinguished Committee Service Awards on February 3 and 5 at IPC APEX EXPO 2020 at the San Diego Convention Center. The awards were presented to individuals who made significant contributions to IPC and the industry by lending their time and expertise through IPC committee service.
Industry News | 2015-04-30 19:57:55.0
SMTA China announces that it presented awards for seven papers at the SMTA China East 2015 Conference Award Presentation Ceremony, held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center in conjunction with the SMTA China Annual Award Ceremony.
Industry News | 2003-06-11 08:00:48.0
IPC has begun a comprehensive study of the three leading lead-free alloys (Tin-Silver-Copper) in an effort to analyze the properties of the leading candidates for lead-free assembly.
Industry News | 2015-09-03 16:37:18.0
SMTA China announces that it presented awards for seven papers at the SMTA China South 2015 Conference Award Presentation Ceremony, held on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center in conjunction with the SMTA China Annual Award Ceremony.
