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How to Profile a PCB

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How to Profile a PCB

Especially with the new lead free solders, getting the correct temperature profile is more important than ever.

An optimal reflow profile is one of the most critical factors in achieving quality solder joints on a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly with surface mount components. A profile is a function of temperatures applied to the assembly over time. When graphed on a Cartesian plane, a curve is formed that represents the temperature at a specific point on the PCB, at any given time, throughout the reflow process.

Credit / Source: John Shiloh, John Malboeuf APS Novastar LLC

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