Express Newsletter

The SMTnet Express newsletter is sent weekly to over 25,000 subscribers.

SMTnet
»
Express Newsletter

SMTnet - where else would you meet over 600,000 industry professionals?

XTECH Auctions announces ETM Auction ☀ October 17–21, 2021

SMTnet Express, October 21, 2021, Subscribers: 26,585, Companies: 11,455, Users: 26,807

PCB Surface Finishes & The Cleaning Process - A Compatibility Study

All PCBs that are manufactured require a surface finish to protect exposed copper on the surface which if left unprotected, can oxidize, rendering the board unusable. To address this issue, it is common to surface treat the PCB prior to assembly and reflow. The surface finish not only prevents oxidation of the underlying copper, but ...

Credits: ZESTRON

Effects of PCB Substrate Surface Finish and Flux on Solderability of Lead-Free SAC305 Alloy

The solderability of the SAC305 alloy in contact with printed circuit boards (PCB) having different surface finishes was examined using the wetting balance method. The study was performed at a temperature of 260°C on three types of PCBs covered with ...

Credits: Foundry Research Institute

How Does Surface Finish Affect Solder Paste Performance?

The surface finishes commonly used on printed circuit boards (PCBs) have an effect on solder paste performance in the surface mount process. Some surface finishes are non-planar like hot air solder level (HASL) which can lead to inconsistencies in solder paste printing. Other surface finishes are difficult to wet during reflow like organic solderability preservative (OSP) ...

Credits: FCT ASSEMBLY, INC.

Corrosion Resistance of Different PCB Surface Finishes in Harsh Environments

First published in the 2012 IPC APEX EXPO technical conference proceedings. Corrosion resistance is becoming one of the most important topics in the electronics industry. Corrosion results in field failures and huge losses, which annually total several bi

Credits: Atotech

The Evolution of Surface Finishes in Mobile Phone Applications

During the last 5 years mobile phones and other portable consumer electronics have been extremely popular and spread all over the world in different climate zones in very high volumes. At the same time the mobile phone terminal for many people has become a necessity that is brought with them in any activity they practice. These changes in user behavior have ...

Credits: Nokia Corporation

Forum search results for related keywords: OSP: 509

Visit the Technical Library...

Soldermask Screen Printing -- OK, thanks for access. A few decades ago when I was a kid, I printed soldermask and legend inks on circuit boards. Printing solder mask, (PC-401, SR1000, LPI) I would use SM-1000 stencil material on 86 or 110 mesh. I've been trying to find sm-1000 but with no luck. does anybody know what the current stencil or is this old technology that is no longer used? Thanks

Looking For X-Ray Component Counter -- Does anyone have experience with DAGE Assure, Hawkeye 1000, XRHCount or similar X-ray component counters? I myself have no experience with any X-ray equipment so any kind of feedback is important.

Visit the Forum...

Southwest Systems Technology to Demo Thermaltronics Robotic Soldering Systems at the SMTA Austin Expo

Thermaltronics USA, Inc. announces that it will exhibit at the SMTA Austin Expo & Tech Forum with its representative Southwest Systems Technology, Inc. at the Norris Conference Centers on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. Thermaltronics will highlight its Robot Soldering Systems ... | Southwest Systems Technology, Inc.

XDry to Discuss Humidity Controlled Storage Cabinets at SMTA Austin Expo

XDry Corp. will exhibit at the SMTA Austin Expo & Tech Forum with its representative Southwest Systems Technology, Inc. on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021 at the Norris Conference Centers.... | XDry

TRI AOI Solutions Certified by IPC

Test Research, Inc. (TRI) has certified two AOI solutions IPC-CFX compliant.... | TRI - Test Research, Inc. USA

Read all the NEWS...

PCB CLEANING

PCB INSPECTION

PCB SOFTWARE

PCB ASSEMBLY

VIGON® NX 700 Next Gen pH Neutral Cleaning

Cleaning

Zestron

CoaXPress Industrial Camera

Inspection

ISVI

ProntoSELECTIVE-SOLDERING

Software

Unisoft

NEW! Mark 7 Series -
Reflow Oven

Reflow

Heller

PCB ASSEMBLY

Island Series Table Top Dispensers

Dispensing

GPD Global

ICT Full Auto Stencil Printer

Coating Equipment

ICT

View More New Products...

FEATURED AUCTIONS

SPONSORED BY

AUCTION | ETM Auction 2 of 3

AUCTIONEER | XTECH Auctions

TYPE | On-Line Auction

FEATURING | ETM Auction Assets from Major Telecom Companies - 2 of 3

SCHEDULE | October 17 – October 21, 2021

Visit the Equipment Auctions Calendar...

MART - Equipment For Sale

Panasonic DT401=M

Qinyi Electronics - Panasonic DT401=M

Chipshooters

Qinyi Electronics

Mydata My100 DXE-14

Lewis & Clark Mydata My100 DXE-14

Pick and Place/Feeders

Lewis & Clark

Ersa VERSAFLOW 3/45 Selective Solder

World Equipment Source - Ersa VERSAFLOW 3/45 Selective Solder

Selective Soldering Equipment

World Equipment Source, LLC

ASM Siemens Parts

KD Electronics - ASM Siemens Parts

Pick and Place/Feeders

KD Electronics

View More Equipment Sales...

MART - Equipment Wants

Agilent 3070

KD Electronics Agilent 3070

In-Circuit Testers

KD Electronics

ACE Kiss 104

Baja Bid ACE Kiss 104

Soldering - Selective

Baja Bid

Assembleon MG-1R

World Equipment Source Assembleon MG-1R

Pick & Place/Feeders

World Equipment Source, LLC

Agilent 3070

Lewis & Clark Agilent 3070

In-Circuit Testers

Lewis & Clark

Send a RFQ to Equipment Suppliers ...

EVENTS

Penang Chapter Virtual Vendor & Technical Day | October 20 | SMTA

Designing for Reliability in Class III Assemblies | October 26 | ZESTRON

SMTA International Conference & Exposition | November 1–4 | SMTA

Boston Chapter Hybrid Meeting: OSAAP Shadowboard & Inlay Design Process for LEAN & 5S Applications | November 9 | SMTA

SPONSORED BY

Visit the Event Calendar...

FIND TRAINING FOR:

SPONSORED BY

IPC Certification

Soldering & Rework

PCB Design

Electronics Assembly

Electronics Inspection

Online Training

Visit the Training Courses...

JOBS - Post your jobs now

RESUMES - Post your resume now

Field Service Engineer

Florham Park, NJ | Heller Industries Inc.

SMT Process Engineer

Milwaukee, WI | Cree Lighting

Soldering Technician, Touch-up for PCBAs

Santa Cruz, CA | Dynamic Engineering

Business Development Sales Manager, Microelectronics

Suwanee, GA | MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions

Solderer

Nashville, NC | ACDi

Find your next job now

Find your next employee now

Industry Associations Events

SMTA - Surface Mount Technology Association is a non-profit international association of companies and individuals (totalling 4,000) involved in all aspects of advanced electronics assembly, surface mount and related technologies.

Membership Info | SMTA Certification | Bookstore | Upcoming Events

IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries is a US-based trade association dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its nearly 2,600 member companies which represent all facets of the electronic interconnection industry, including design, printed wiring board manufacturing and electronics assembly.

Membership Info | Training & Certification | Online Store | Upcoming Events

Editor - Dave "davef" Fish (submit your technical articles)

SMTnet.com, 98 Elm Street, Portland, Maine 04101 USA, Tel.207-780-0887.

Unsubscribe