Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 11 20:29:45 EST 2022 | emeto
SMTA-643865, this is great information. I recently found online IPC1601 table saying 12months + . I was wondering what the + means? My company wants to scrap ENIG boards for 20k just because they hit the 1 year mark. Boards are perfectly sealed, so I
Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 15 22:33:16 EST 2022 | kumarb
Yes, solderbility. I recall one case of a vendor we met at a past HK electronic fair. Pricing was ok, we selected them and ordered a batch of boards. After a few months of leaving the PCBs in a sealed package (vacuum), we attempted to use the PCBs. W
Electronics Forum | Wed Nov 16 21:35:07 EST 2022 | stephendo
" so I wander what can I do to save them?" The boards or management? Seriously I think this is more of a management issue than a technical issue. We can suggest what to do but if management does not accept that solution then it won't work. I'm not s
Electronics Forum | Thu Nov 17 21:52:27 EST 2022 | stephendo
You might be able to create a process that involves testing a sample before each run. But then you would need something showing that a given batch would be consistent enough to justify testing a pcb to prove the batch. Or if they accept SPC then you
Electronics Forum | Fri Mar 21 11:10:24 EST 2003 | davef
There is no standard. If your boards solder well, they're good. Well soldered boards that have been stored a long time will have field life similar to well soldered boards that have not been stored a long time. The solderability of boards depends
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 14 06:00:01 EDT 2005 | bryan
The shelf life of immersion silver is 6 to 12 months in good storage conditions. The finish is usually coated with a protective layer that inhibits oxidation (like with copper OSP). Care must be taken when handling the boards as the protective la
Electronics Forum | Sun Mar 23 00:09:02 EST 2003 | MA/NY DDave
Know the specs your assembly is supposed to meet 2>Runs some lot soldering samples to minimize cost if you do decide to scrap or bake or ?? 3>Do at least a little post soldering analysis to assure yourself that the results are similar to experien
Electronics Forum | Fri Jan 06 00:03:10 EST 2023 | SMTA-64419298
Hello Evtimov, sorry...just saw post as I was looking through list...a bit late. I don't know if you ever got your answer. IPC-4552A covers EniG finishes and suggested shelf life. I've referred to these doc's quite a bit. Good spec's ! Yes, I beli
Electronics Forum | Sun Mar 23 13:39:39 EST 2003 | MA/NY DDave
Hi, From re reading, I think I did OK with my previous message yet I wanted to hit some other items, maybe differently. Without checking all the sources I don't believe there are any industry wide standards. I am sure and know there are industry
