Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 10 11:28:19 EDT 1998 | Justin Medernach
| Is there any problem using SMT on gold boards? 15 years ago we were told not to use gold boards, but I can't remember why. Judging by the other postings it now appears to be common. Only problem I see is that the nickel should be plated, not ele
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 03 12:38:02 EDT 1998 | Dave F
| I am trying to obtain information on the US Heatsink market.I am trying to establish the top ten manufacturers, current trends, market shares etc Would anyone know where I could obtain such information ? I would appreciate any form of help. | Best
Electronics Forum | Tue Aug 04 12:47:24 EDT 1998 | smd
The Field Operations Manager showed up yesterday because he'd heard about my smtnet ranting. Now they're going to send somebody up here to look at the six year old machine. Free. It's hard to top service like this! Companies That rule (alphabetical
Electronics Forum | Mon May 24 13:42:40 EDT 1999 | David M. Lynch
I was doing some digging for comments from folks like yourself and noticed your mention of Amistar, Philips, and Transition Automation service. As it happens I'm comparing Amistar and Philips machines and support. It's obvious why you're happy with P
Electronics Forum | Tue Jul 21 10:36:31 EDT 1998 | Justin Medernach
| | Recently at the Nepcon show I saw Panasonic KME placing 0201's, must say | | with my olde eyes it was hard for me to even see the little buggers. Wondering if any of you are placing 0201's? what are the pros & cons, UPH, and what equipment you
Electronics Forum | Mon Aug 03 20:07:37 EDT 1998 | Dave Kalen
| | | Recently at the Nepcon show I saw Panasonic KME placing 0201's, must say | | | with my olde eyes it was hard for me to even see the little buggers. Wondering if any of you are placing 0201's? what are the pros & cons, UPH, and what equipment
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 22 10:21:46 EDT 1998 | Dave F
| Hi all, | I am new to SMT. In past I've made many PCB boards with my small hands at home, but I've used regular technology drilling the holes for the components. | I am trying to use SMT for my projects. SOP packages I was able to solder using a re
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 15 12:22:57 EDT 1998 | Steve Moore
Electropolishing definitely improves the print characteristics of both Laser-cut and Chem-etch stencils. The caveat here is avoid over polishing which results in rounding of the edges and/or enlargement of the openings. Over polishing is typically th
Electronics Forum | Fri Jul 10 11:50:12 EDT 1998 | Phil Teerink
| | I am eager to hear from anyone who has experience with X-RAY inspection equipment (specifically for BGA devices) or can make any recommendations. Any knowledge of second hand equipment for sale would also be valuable. | | Regards | | Rob | Rob, |
Electronics Forum | Thu Jul 09 08:03:48 EDT 1998 | smd
OK, I'll take a little abuse as long as you guys are giving me all this great advice. I am concerned about what might happen when a drop here and there comes from the connectors and is absorbed into the box. The box is going to suffer from this. I am
