Electronics Forum | Thu Jun 05 16:44:19 EDT 2003 | blnorman
The data we have is from an IBM report. Below 100�C the SAC reliability is almost double that of SnPb (-40 to 100�C thermal cycle). When the upper end temp is increased to 125�C the reliability drops to 75% of SnPb. I'd like to see the data that s
Electronics Forum | Thu May 29 18:58:41 EDT 2003 | davef
Lead free solder is bad for the environment, while increasing product costs. The US looked at restricting lead use a few years ago, took no action, and has no plans to enact frivolous legislation like the "greens" have foisted upon the Eurolanders a
Electronics Forum | Tue Jun 03 18:34:22 EDT 2003 | Kris
Hi, There have been other studies where it was found that lead-free soloder joints are more reliable than tin-lead solder joints irrespective of test conditions. In fact the automotive industry has been using Sn/Ag for underhood applications for a
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 27 16:46:48 EDT 2005 | russ
I don't think that you would need to test these. Have you ever seen any evidence of solder sticking to them? We use the same material and never notice anything besides flux staying on the bottom. Would the lead absorption if any even be of a concer
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 25 23:01:04 EDT 2008 | chip_flip
What paste are using? You should referance the manufactures time and temperature specification. Running lead-free in a 5 zone oven can be done with out a problem but it is not production friendly. If you are concerned with through put I would look fo
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 28 14:01:05 EDT 2008 | pcbbuilders
thanks, looks like an interesting product. any idea of the cost? they don't list it on their site. not sure if i can afford it yet.
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 29 10:46:17 EDT 2008 | realchunks
Oh, well if you can profile, model your profile to the profile supplied by the paste manufacturer. Anything outside of their recommended profile is all experimantal.
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 28 11:31:42 EDT 2008 | blnorman
Ideal situation is get a technical rep from the solder paste supplier. They know their paste better, and should be able to work out a profile based on their paste and your oven. Again, a technical rep, not the sales guy.
Electronics Forum | Mon Jul 28 13:21:50 EDT 2008 | realchunks
Do you have a Slim-Kic? You can run a profile and then do predictions from there. Very useful tool.
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 29 10:53:58 EDT 2008 | pcbbuilders
Some profiles can be difficult to get exactly, so I was wondering what effect a slight deviation might have.
