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SMTnet Express, August 17, 2023, Subscribers: 25,005, Companies: 11,872, Users: 28,270

█ Electronics Manufacturing Technical Articles

Improving Product Reliability through HALT and HASS Testing

HALT & HASS technology uses a combination of accelerated stresses to expose product flaws early in the design and manufacturing stages, which improves product reliability and customer confidence. HALT & HASS is used to uncover many of the weak links inherent to the design and fabrication process of a new product as well as during the production phase to find manufacturing defects that could cause product failures in the field.

Credit: Cincinnati Sub-Zero Products, Inc.

HALT Testing of Backward Soldered BGAs on a Military Product

The move to lead free (Pb-free) electronics by the commercial industry has resulted in an increasing number of ball grid array components (BGAs) which are only available with Pb-free solder balls. The reliability of these devices is not well established when assembled using a standard tin-lead (SnPb) solder paste and reflow profile, known as a backward compatible process. Previous studies in processing mixed alloy solder joints have demonstrated the importance of using a reflow temperature high enough to achieve complete mixing of the SnPb solder paste with the Pb-free solder ball. Research has indicated that complete mixing can occur below the melting point of the Pb-free alloy and is dependent on a number of factors including solder ball composition, solder ball to solder paste ratio, and peak reflow times and temperatures. Increasing the lead content in the system enables full mixing of the solder joint with a reduced peak reflow temperature, however, previous research is conflicting regarding the effect that lead percentage has on solder joint reliability in this mixed alloy solder joint.

Credit: Lockheed Martin Corporation

Five Myths of Reliability

Myth 1: I don't worry about design, because most of my problems are with defects from suppliers...

Credit: DfR Solutions (acquired by ANSYS Inc)

Component Level Reliability For High Temperature Power Computing With SAC305 And Alternative High Reliability Solders

This experiment considers the reliability of a variety of different electronic components and evaluates them on 0.200" power computing printed circuit boards with OSP. Single-sided assemblies were built separately for the Top-side and Bottom-side of the boards. This data is for boards on the FR4-06 substrate.

This paper was originally published by SMTA in the Proceedings of SMTA International.

Credit: Auburn University

Benefits and Costs of Overstress Testing (HALT)

The partnership of Design and Manufacturing is central to the process of bringing a product to market. The impact of problems in either of these stages can increase exponentially if they go unnoticed until after the product reaches the customer. Overstress Test (tests using stresses beyond the design limit of the product) is successful at uncovering such faults in both product design and the manufacturing process and insures the overall robustness of the product. The benefits of Overstress Test include ...

Credit: Cisco Systems, Inc.

HALT/HASS and Thermal Cycling to Assess COTS Boards, GoPro Camera and Advanced PBGA/CCGA Virtex-5Electronic Packages

Outline •Introduction •Objectives •Hardware to be assessed - COTS Xilinx and Microsemi ProASIC Boards - Advanced CCGA/Virtex-5Daisy Chain Package (Kyocera) - Assembled Advanced SMT packages (PBGA) - COTS GoPro Camera •Experimental Details •Test Results/Discussion •Summary •Acknowledgements

Credit: NASA Office Of Safety And Mission Assurance

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█ Printed Circuit Board Assembly & PCB Design Forum

contact pick and place table not homing -- We have a Contact 3AV pick and place and we can't get the table to home. Any solutions?

Starting wave soldering machine -- I ask for advice on starting wave soldering machine. The soldering machine is not new. Are there guidelines for properly loading solder into a bath and more. I also ask you to recommend an alloy. What do you think about Alpha Sn Plus 07 or SN100C(SnCu0.7Ni)? Thank you.

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█ SMT, PCB Electronics Assembly Manufacturing Industry News

Nordson's semiconductor advanced packaging solutions will be demonstrated at SEMICON Taiwan 2023 See the Nordson Electronics Solutions equipment and talk to experts about the latest in fluid dispensing for semiconductor packaging at booth #L0800... ASYMTEK Products \| Nordson Electronics Solutions
Count On Tools Introduces Innovative Solution for Handling BrightKing Gas Discharge Tubes and Melf Components Count On Tools, Inc. (COT) is pleased to announce its latest advancement in precision component handling — a tailored solution for efficiently handling BrightKing Gas Discharge Tubes and Melf components. This breakthrough solution, part number 2018-3912, is facilitated by the integration of the Custom Yamaha YS12/24 type 318a/307a base and ANE tool stand, enabling customers to achieve precise and reliable pick-and-place operations.... Count On Tools, Inc.
Methods to improve the speed of the SMT machine--KINGSUN In the SMT production process, considering the importance of the mounting speed of the SMT machine, many SMT machine manufacturers are making every effort to improve the speed of the SMT machine. KINGSUN technical team has analyzed the following main methods to improve the speed of the SMT machine:... DONGGUAN KINGSUN AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD
Unveiling Innovation: Introducing the SMTA International Technical Program for Advancing Electronics Manufacturing The SMTA announced that the technical program of their annual conference, SMTA International, is finalized and registration is now open. The event will be held October 9 - 12, 2023 at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, MN, USA.... Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)
SMT Production Line for LED Lens Project in Malaysia Optimize LED lens production in Malaysia with our advanced SMT production line. Enhance precision, efficiency, and quality for your projects. Expert installation, training, and technical support provided. Explore our comprehensive solutions today.... I.C.T ( Dongguan Intercontinental Technology Co., Ltd. )

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█ SMT / PCB Products & Services

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Imagineering

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Heller

Dispensing

Catalina Benchtop Dispense Robots

GPD Global

Reflow

PCB Reflow Oven Machine I.C.T Lyra Series

I.C.T

SELECTIVE SLDRNG

Pillarhouse Jade Handex

Pillarhouse USA

PCB INSPECTION

MV 7 OMNI 2D/3D In-Line AOI System

Mirtec

Software

Unisoft ProntoAOI - AOI Machines Programming Software

UNISOFT Corporation

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█ SMT / PCB Assembly Equipment Auctions

AUCTION | Baja Bid Exchange Auction

AUCTIONEER | Baja Bid

TYPE | Online Auction

SCHEDULE | Mon, Aug 21 to Wed, Aug 23, 2023

FEATURED EQUIPMENT | 2015 Juki Cube 460 Selective Solder, 2013 Aqueous Tech Trident XLT Batch Cleaner, 2013 Mydata MY100LXe—10 Pick & Place, 2008 Assembleon MG2 Pick & Place, 2005 Assembleon Opal Xii Pick & Place, Assorted Mycronic Feeders & Magazines, MPM SPM Screen Printer, FocalSpot NXR—1525 X—Ray, Yamato DKN602C Oven, Conceptronic HVA 102 Oven, [2] Thermotron Environmental Chambers

AUCTION | Tempo Automation Timed Online

AUCTIONEER | The Branford Group

TYPE | Online Auction

FEATURING | Complete Closure of Bay Area SMT Facility Low-Volume Equipment As-Late-As 2020! 2019 Europlacer: iineo, iineo+ and XPii Placement Systems In-Circuit Test | Routing | Conformal Coating | Selective Solder

SCHEDULE | Wed, Sep 6 to Tue, Sep 12, 2023

OPENS | Monday, September 6, 2023 10:00 AM (PST)

CLOSES | Thursday, September 12, 2023 10:00 AM (PST)

EQUIPMENT LOCATION | San Francisco, CA

EQUIPMENT INSPECTION | By Appointment Only. Contact: Todd Moutafian<tmoutafian@thebranfordgroup.com>

FEATURED EQUIPMENT |

SMT Line #1: Ekra Serio 4000 Compact Screen Printer (2018), Vi Technologies Pi Primo Solder Paste Inspection (2018), Europlacer inneo+ Placement System (2019), Europlacer inneo Placement System (2019) w/ Tray Loader, BTU Pyramax 125N Reflow Oven (2019), Mirtec MV-7U omni AOI System (2019), Promation Conveyor & Board Handling Equipment (2019)

SMT Line #2: Ekra Serio 4000 Compact Screen Printer (2017), Vi Technologies Pi Primo Solder Paste Inspection (2018), Europlacer inneo Placement System (2017), Europlacer inneo Placement System (2019), BTU Pyramax 125N Reflow Oven (2017), Mirtec MV-6 omni AOI System (2017), Promation Conveyor & Board Handling Equipment (2020)

SMT Line #3: Ekra Serio 4000 Compact Screen Printer (2018), Vi Technologies Pi Primo Solder Paste Inspection (2019), (3) Europlacer XPII Placement Systems (2019), Europlacer inneo+ Placement System (2019) w/ Tray Loader, BTU Pyramax 125N Reflow Oven (2019), Mirtec MV-6 omni AOI System (2017), Promation & Flexlink Conveyor & Board Handling Equipment (2020)

SMT Line #4: Mycronic MY700IX Jet30 Screen Printer (2019), 8 total hours!, Manncorp MC110 Manual Screen Printer, Europlacer iineo + Placement System (2017) w/ Tray Loader, BTU Pyramax 125N Reflow Oven (2019), Mirtec MV-6 omni AOI System (2016), Promation Conveyor & Board Handling Equipment (2020)

Europlacer Elements: (1,000+) Europlacer Elements — Various Sizes (8mm+), (60+) Europlacer Intelligent Trolleys (2018 & 2019)

Testing: Keysight 3070 Series 3 ICT System; 4-Module Chassis; Fully Populated (2019), Spea 4060s2 Flying Probe Tester (2019), Nordson/Dage Quadra 3 X-Ray System (2019), Nikon/X-Tek XTV160 X-Ray System (2017), Vccount VRHCount X-Ray Component Counter (2021), Mirtec MV-7U omni AOI System (2020), ASC LineMaster Fusion 3D Solder Paste Measurement System (2019)

Soldering: (2) Nordson Cerno 103IL Lead Free Selective Solder Systems (2017 & 2018)

Routing: Asys Divisio 2100 Board Router (2018)

Wash: Aqua Kleen Typhoon T-20 Inline Wash (2018), Aqueous Technologies Zero-Ion G3-24 Contamination Tester (2017), Aqueous Technologies Trident ZDO Batch Wash (2017)

Conformal Coating | Ovens | Rework: PVA Delta 8 Conformal Coating System (2019), Ersa HR550XL BGA Rework System (2020), Air-Vac PCBRM15 Rework System (2020), BTU Pyramax 75A

Reflow Oven (2019), Mult. Yamato Ovens

SMT Support: Complete Inovaxe SMT Reel Storage System

Facility Support: OnSite Systems N-350 Nitrogen Generator, OnSite Systems N-75 Nitrogen Generator, (2) Ingersoll Rand RS30ie Air Compressors

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█ Electronic Equipment Mart

MART - Used Electronic Assembly Machines For Sale

PCB LABELING

Coherent Verdi V18 SOLID-STATE Diode-Pumped Laser

World Equipment Source - Coherent Diode-Pumped Laser

World Equipment Source, LLC

Adhesive Dispensers

Musashi FAD2500

KD Electronics Ltd.

AOI INSPECTION

Viscom S3088 Ultra Chrome 3D AOI

Lewis & Clark Viscom S3088 AOI

Lewis & Clark

Soldering - Selective

Juki Cube 460

Baja Bid

PCB PRINTING

DEK NEOHORIZON 03iX

SMTUnion - DEK NEOHORIZON 03iX

SMTUnion

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PCB TEST

Agilent 3070

KD Electronics Agilent 3070

KD Electronics

Pick and Place/Feeders

Mydata Agilis Magazines

Baja Bid

P&P / FEEDERS

Assembleon MG-1R

World Equipment Source Assembleon MG-1R

World Equipment Source, LLC

PCB TEST

Agilent 3070

Lewis & Clark Agilent 3070

Lewis & Clark

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█ Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Events Calendar

EVENTS

Space Coast: Microscope Setups, Getting the Best Results From Your Equipment, a Panel Discussion | August 10 to 10

SMTA

Michigan Expo and Tech Forum | August 15

SMTA

SMTA Workforce Dev. Webinar: Effectiveness of Strain Gage Methodology for Durable Board Design | September 12 to 12

SMTA

█ Electronics Manufacturing Training Courses & PCB Assembly Training

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IPC Certification

Soldering & Rework

PCB Design

Electronics Assembly

Electronics Inspection

Online Training

TRAINING - Electronics Manufacturing and PCB Assembly Training Courses

IDEA-STD-1010 Essentials Online Live Training Course

Multiple dates and locations. Check the link for details

EPTAC Corporation

Idea Counterfeit Component Workshop Online Live Training

Multiple dates and locations. Check the link for details

EPTAC Corporation

Component Identification Online Live Certification

Multiple dates and locations. Check the link for details

EPTAC Corporation

TRAINING - PCB Inspection Electronics Manufacturing Training Courses

IPC-A-640 Interactive PCB Inspection Lab (CIT or CIS Option)

Multiple dates and locations. Check the link for details

EPTAC Corporation

TRAINING - PCB Rework and Hand Soldering Training Courses

Customizable Basic Hand Soldering

Multiple dates and locations. Check the link for details

Blackfox Training Institute, LLC

TRAINING - Online Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly Training Courses

Reflow Soldering 101 Training Course

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Expert (CSE) Certification Training Course

EPTAC Corporation

Live Online Training - IPC/WHMA-A-620 Trainer (CIT) Challenge Test

ACI Technologies, Inc.

Live Online Training - IPC-A-610 Expert (CSE) Certification Training Course

ACI Technologies, Inc.

Live Online Training - IPC-A-610 (CIT)

ACI Technologies, Inc.

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█ Electronics Manufacturing & PCB Assembly Jobs

CAREER CENTER - Job Needs & Wants

JOBS - POST your job openings now

Overseas SMT Engineer

All over the world, Alabama, USA

I.C.T ( Dongguan Intercontinental Technology Co., Ltd. )

SMT Engineer, Marketing Representative, Sales Representative, Business Assistant

All over the world, California, USA

I.C.T ( Dongguan Intercontinental Technology Co., Ltd. )

Manufacturing Analyst/Cost Accountant

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA

Spartronics

Program Manager

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA

Spartronics

Senior Quality Engineer

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA

Spartronics

Product Engineer

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA

Spartronics

Corporate Director of Quality

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA

Spartronics

Purchasing Specialist

Brooksville, Florida, USA

Spartronics

Business Development Manager- High Level Assembly- Remote

Plaistow, New Hampshire, USA

Spartronics

Process Engineer

Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA

Spartronics

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█ PCB Design & Assembly Industry Associations

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

SMTA 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

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

IPC 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

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