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SMTnet Express July 25, 2013, Subscribers: 34972, Members: Companies: 13435, Users: 34972

Using Automated 3D X-Ray Inspection to Detect BTC Defects

by Barbara Koczera; Test Research USA, An Qi Zhao; Flextronics

Detecting marginal joints and other solder-related defects on high-temperature thermal pads.

Bottom-termination components (BTC), such as QFNs, are becoming more common in PCB assemblies. These components are characterized by hidden solder joints. How are defects on hidden DFN joints detected? Certainly, insufficient solder joints on BTCs cannot be detected by manual visual inspection. Nor can this type of defect be detected by automated optical inspection; the joint is hidden by the component body...

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MPM Momentum
Stencil Printer
MPM Momentum Series Stencil Printers

A highly reliable printing system...

by: Speedline

ProntoPLACE SMT, Thru-hole Software
Unisoft ProntoPLACE SMT, Thru-hole Software

Be production ready in minutes not days...

by: Unisoft

BGA Solder
Spheres
BGA Solder Spheres

Exceed both the IPC and MIL standards...

by: AMTECH

HYDRON® WS 325
PCB Cleaning Agent
HYDRON WS 325 Cleaning and Defluxing Agent

For cleaning water soluble flux residues...

by: ZESTRON

XPii II Pick & Place System

Modular compact footprint...

by: Europlacer

SP700avi
Stencil Printer
SP700avi Inline Stencil Printer

Utilising the most advanced drive...

by: Speedprint

Mx400 High Speed Pick & Place...

For wide part mix with higher production...

by: Apex FA / Mirae

Mark5 Series -
Reflow System
The Mark III Reflow System

Up to 40% reduction in nitrogen consumption...

by: Heller

Late Model SMT and Thru Hole Equipment

August 12-13 | by: X-Line Asset Management

Heller 1809 Mark III
Reflow Oven
Heller 1809 Mark III Reflow Oven

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Camalot 5000
Adhesive Dispenser
Camalot 5000 Adhesive Dispenser

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Aqueous Tech. Trident III
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Screen Printer
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IPC APEX India
August 27-29

Surface Cleanliness Assessment - Free Online Webinar
August 15

Jobs:

Field Service Representative

North Billerica, MA, USA | BTU International

BGA Lead Technician

Rolling Meadows, IL, USA | Kay and Associates, Inc.

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San Jose, CA, USA | ASM Assembly Systems

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Suzhou, China

SMT Engineer

Chennai, India

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Surrey, BC, Canada

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Next Event: Webinar: PoP Applications, Requirements, Infrastructure and Technologies - July 24

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Next Event: IPC APEX India - August 27 - 29

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