The Reliability Challenges of QFN Packaging The Reliability Challenges of QFN Packaging The quad flat pack no lead or quad flat non-leaded (QFN) is one of the fastest growing package types in the electronics industry today. While the advantages
Defect Free QFN Assembly Defect Free QFN Assembly The problem with soldering QFN packages is that they float, skew and tilt on the 'domed' melted solder during the SMT re-flow process. This floating, skewing and/or tilting will lead to solder
Head-in-Pillow BGA Defects Head-in-Pillow BGA Defects. Head-in-pillow (HiP), also known as ball-and-socket, is a solder joint defect where the solder paste deposit wets the pad, but does not fully wet the ball. This results in a solder joint
Embedded Thermoelectric Cooling Article Embedded Thermoelectric Cooling Thin film thermoelectric devices offer a fundamentally new operating regime for integrated, active cooling solutions and localized thermal management, yet the assembly