Electronics Forum | Tue Apr 27 09:31:45 EDT 1999 | Robert L. McCallum
On circuit board assemblies first pass yields need to be above 98%, if a supplier is below this level it is a indication that: he has poor control of the manufacturing process; Poor component selection (price over quality; excepted a poor design from
Electronics Forum | Fri Apr 16 11:23:26 EDT 1999 | Scott McKee
| | Any recommendations for a reballer for BGA and mBGA? Low volume, low cost appreciated! | | | Dave: I don't believe that reballing BGAs that go into customer products is a good idea. Check with your BGA supplier to determine their recommended
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 14 07:36:58 EDT 1999 | Scott B
I too was dismayed when I saw the new requirement to register. I have been a daily viewer of SMTNet for well over a year (although not a great participant as I am fairly junior in the SMT world) and have seen it grow unfortunately from a simple but u
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 04 12:49:49 EST 1999 | SMTASSY
| Are square pads more difficult to wavesolder than round pads? | I am referring to a through hole board. | Usualy square pads are for indication of pin 1 on a DIP for example. There might be a difference in the capilary affect due to a different su
Electronics Forum | Thu Feb 04 16:08:05 EST 1999 | Ryan Jennens
| I realize it's been discussed many times before. I need to know your opinions, experience, and knowledge concerning "today's"/latest and best pallet designs, suppliers, and methods for using them more effectively. | | Thanks much, | | Earl Moon |
Electronics Forum | Wed Jan 20 20:29:17 EST 1999 | Tony A
| | Bernie, Steve Gregory approach is the simplest solution. But,If you ever get yourself into a real bind and need an array of holes added and the cost of a new stencil is astronomical. Approach Hamlet at BeamOn. I have seen him add and enlarge hole
Electronics Forum | Mon Jan 18 20:00:46 EST 1999 | Wayne Bracy
To ALL: I started writing about how much I hate all of the trade shows, but decided it was a bit negative so deleted... I have indicated that I like Nepcon West, as it is the one American show where we can see all of the latest technology and equip
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 12 17:56:18 EST 1999 | Jason Hall
| For process management with SPC of the stencil printing process with a fully automatic stencil printer, what process outpur parameter would you recommend for SPC? | | It appears to me that there are two options: | A: to have a pn chart based upon
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 12 11:19:16 EST 1999 | marc p
| I've heard about these reflow temperature labels/stickers but haven't seem to find them. Is there such a thing? And how reliable are they? I don't want to keep attaching thermocouple probes onto a board whenever there's a issue. | I am not so fam
Electronics Forum | Tue Jan 05 18:18:56 EST 1999 | Hallj
| If passive componets are cheaper why aren't they more popular? Manufacturers like Murata and AVX claim availability and substantial cost savings but little interest seems to exist. Why? Your input is greatly appreciated. | I use bulk fed compon