Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 04 16:46:40 EDT 2004 | davef
We assume this is different discussion that the discussion about "crystallized flux under BGA". Correct? Milky residue with water washing makes us think "noclean flux res that just got washed". We know what you said, but we can't help ourselves.
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 03 18:11:21 EDT 2004 | davef
Improper washing of water soluable flux residues can be a major contributor to flux residues remaining on the board surface. ;-O That you appear to be only complaining about the pathetic state of the ability of your washer to clean under BGA, it may
Electronics Forum | Mon May 09 14:36:49 EDT 2005 | driscolj
We've had similar problems with Indium 6.2 water soluble paste. We reduced our voiding by implementing a longer soak and lower peak temperature.
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 03 16:52:41 EDT 2004 | Dreamsniper
Hi, What contributes to the above? I've got some BGA solder joints with a crystal like flux attached to it like a mini solder ball but do not have a perfect round shape. I had my aqueous cleaner's DI water sent for analysis and everything looks okay
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 11 07:20:33 EDT 2004 | gregoryyork
HASL Fluids are generally not RA based fluxes. They are generally fluxes based on hydrochloric acid or hydrobromic acid or a mixture of the two, plus some very strong wetting agents that are very hygroscopic. Doesn't the residue of hydrochloric go wh
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 04 00:17:41 EDT 2004 | Shean Dalton
Additionally, increases in temperature can increase the water's rate of reaction with the flux. Sometimes, only a 5 degree change can make the cleaning difference. If the flux inconsistently presents itself, then the likely cause is something in
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 10 15:28:54 EDT 2004 | Shean Dalton
Because the HASL process most deal with bare metals, HASL flux residues are generally more active than solder paste residues. Typically a Rosin Active (RA) flux is used in the HASL process. These flux residues should be removed from the bare board
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 23 20:55:00 EST 2004 | Dreamsniper
First Time to solder BGA's using Water Soluble. We are currently using an Aquaeous Cleaner to clean our PCB's but I find it not enough to clean the flux from under our BGA's. Has anyone had this experience before that he may like to share how he mana
Electronics Forum | Wed Mar 24 15:15:35 EST 2004 | davef
I think you can effectively clean under any other low standoff device. It's an issue of surface tension, pressure, and flow rate. DI water is the starting point, but the surface tension of straight DI water makes it difficult to get under low stand
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 25 15:27:01 EST 2004 | davef
Thank you Mike. What is your thinking on the use of surficants, as an alternative to saponifiers, for cleaning under low standoff parts? Dreamy: Adding another point to the low standoff part conversation: If you have cleaning issues with 1.27 BGA,
