Electronics Forum | Tue May 21 16:18:57 EDT 2019 | edhare
Interesting problem. I've seen this before on SMT device leads (see Gold Embrittlement paper at http://www.semlab.com). The AuSn4 IMC is solid at typical reflow temperatures and traps volatiles in the solder joint. One usually cannot crank the ref
Electronics Forum | Mon Nov 04 07:31:54 EST 2019 | amitthepcbguy
As a manufacturer, I prefer plated nickel gold, electroless nickel immersion gold, immersion silver and palladium. These surface finishes are the best options to replace leaded surface finishes. These surface finishes can withstand higher temperature
Electronics Forum | Mon May 20 21:29:52 EDT 2002 | davef
Q1: Are we saying then that IMC can occur at the solder / Cu pad join on the PCB when finished assembled? A1: Yes, but in a broader context I am saying that when someone solders correctly, they form an IMC. Q2: Will the tin diffuse with the Cu over
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 28 12:41:35 EDT 2000 | JAX
MoonMan, I'll take a crack at the list. Feel free to answer the ones I don't! 1. Solderability is a parameter which indicates how well a component can be soldered. As far as Solder Termination Coatings go, here are some up�s and down�s of a few. Ha
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 29 20:14:54 EST 2002 | davef
Please help us understand your situation better by describing the following: * Component [ie, PTH/SMT, type of component, lead finish you expected/ received, etc.] * Board type [ie, type of board FR-4/CEM/ceramic, etc.] * Solderability protection on
Electronics Forum | Tue Feb 01 06:54:19 EST 2000 | Roni H.
Hi, Does anyone have experience with gold over nickel (electroless) PCB finish: - Repeatble quality from PCB mfg. (very "painfull" with ENTEK). - Environment condition sensitivity. - Thermal processes sensitivity. - Solderability (Reflow & wave). -
Electronics Forum | Wed Jun 24 16:23:29 EDT 1998 | Justin Medernach
| Has anyone had experience with placing BGA on gold plated boards. I thought I read a while ago there was a problem with embrittlment causing cracked joints. If anyone has experience with this your feedback would be great. | Mike Mike, Your concer
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 08 20:43:03 EDT 2003 | davef
AlCapone: We have an understanding similar to yours, but slightly different. * At 230*C gold dissolves in to solder at the following rate: 63/37: 197 uinch/sec [5 um/sec]. So for a typical ENIG solderability protection, the gold is gone in about a s
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 03 16:34:10 EST 2005 | davef
The main advantage if ENIG over HASL is that ENIG is flat and HASL generally is not. The main disadvanages to ENIG over HASL are: * Cost of ENIG is 1.5 - 2X higher than HASL * Selflife is less than HASL * You solder to nickel, rather than copper * E
Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 25 09:53:04 EDT 1998 | Earl Moon
| | Has anyone had experience with placing BGA on gold plated boards. I thought I read a while ago there was a problem with embrittlment causing cracked joints. If anyone has experience with this your feedback would be great. | | Mike | Mike, | You
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