Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 11 20:26:16 EDT 2000 | Dave F
Jeremy: Parts assembler make leads of either Alloy 42 (Invar, whatever) or copper. The solderability of these leads are protected with eutectic or non-eutectic tin/lead solder, palladium or some palladium alloy, or gold. Cuppla things to consider:
Electronics Forum | Fri Jun 08 17:22:51 EDT 2007 | naynayno
We have been producing an IMS assembly with SMT dpak's for some time. However, we recently encountered a new problem by chance - the parts can be flicked off with a finger nail. I state by chance because the solder joints are wetted and shiny with
Electronics Forum | Thu Feb 02 09:07:28 EST 2023 | charles_nguyen
Two types of land patterns used for surface mount pads are non-solder mask defined or NSMD pads and solder mask defined or SMD pads.Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages. There is a statement that SMD pad type may introduce stress concen
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 01 03:10:07 EST 2001 | Brian Sloth Bentzen
Will the gold from some Ni/Au surfaces make the solder joints appear dull and a slightly rugged on the surface ? Does anyone have any experience with this ? Thanks !
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 24 17:58:10 EDT 2015 | warwolf
We have had some test results come back after we were getting poor wetting in our joints, we requested an EDS on our joints from our PCB supplier. They have provided the results and said that it was their fault and will replace. What I want to know
Electronics Forum | Tue Sep 01 02:54:30 EDT 2009 | rocko
Hi davef, In response to your questions: 1) It is a programmable washer designed for the tough demands of industrial applications. There is an integrated forced air dryer with both coarse and HEPA filters. 2) The surface of the PCB panel, the comp
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 01 17:40:52 EST 2001 | davef
Listen to Wolfgang. Your dull solder connection is a process indicator. Some 63Sn / Au solder connections look grainy, depending on how your process them and the materials involved. Gold dissolving in tin forms an intermetallic compound [AuSn4] th
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 28 22:33:24 EST 2007 | davef
There is no specification for lead-free HASL. You can use any lead-free solderability protection that meets your customer requirements. Use IPC-9701 �Performance Test Methods and Qualification Requirements for Surface Mount Solder Attachments� to ass
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 08 07:15:49 EDT 2008 | davef
Hot tear occurs at the surface of the solder connection. The surface will look like someone tore the surface apart. So, it is a crack or fracture formed prior to metal solidification.
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 28 13:14:38 EDT 2007 | amelara98
I am having problems with a product we receive from our overseas plant, where there is excessive "dullness" of solder joints/metal surfaces after running a board on a pallet through wave solder. Seems to be an issue of the pallet, as the solder appe
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