Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 19 16:54:32 EDT 2007 | flipit
I don't suggest using Pd/Ag or Ag/Pd terminated components unless you are forced to use them. You often see a line of demarcation that suggests a poorly wetted solder joint. I have had bad experiences with Pd/Ag terminated capacitors. Even when so
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 18 04:22:43 EDT 2007 | ray
I facing dewetting problem on Ag/Pd termination(chip component)during reflow process. The solder wetting is pull to terminal side and exhibits dewetting. Any one ever face the same problem and any solutions for the problem?
Electronics Forum | Fri Aug 08 09:49:17 EDT 2008 | scottp
We've seen the exact same problem. The solder joints had negative wetting angles and x-sections show that the PdAg termination dissolved into the solder. We no longer allow PdAg terminations.
Electronics Forum | Thu Apr 05 07:02:22 EDT 2007 | pavel_murtishev
Good afternoon, Thanks for input AR. Fortunately, supplier can offer us nickel barrier alternative. I will do exactly as you did. BR, Pavel
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 18 06:18:53 EDT 2007 | pavel_murtishev
Good afternoon, Huh. My sympathy. We have the same issue. Check this: http://www.smtnet.com/Forums/index.cfm?fuseaction=view_thread&CFApp=1&Thread_ID=11637&mc=3 BR, Pavel
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 04 04:26:08 EDT 2007 | AR
Pavel, We had exactly the same kind of problem with exactly the same type of component. Our components were well within their best before -date so it is not question of that. As we could not get it to work we changed to nickel barrier finish on the
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 04 03:07:16 EDT 2007 | pavel_murtishev
Good morning, Problem definition Poor soldering of thermistors with Ag/Pd termination Background Process: lead free reflow soldering Paste type: Multicore LF300, SAC305 Component type: 0805 chip thermistor, Ag/Pd termination PWB finish: immersion A
Electronics Forum | Wed Apr 18 08:14:20 EDT 2007 | davef
Silver palladium termination * AgPd-terminated capacitors are designed for conductive adhesion. Reflow or wave soldering is not recommended. [EPCOS Multilayer ceramic capacitors, Soldering directions, October 2006] * CONDUCTIVE EPOXY BONDING. Epoxy c
Electronics Forum | Wed Aug 29 11:07:39 EDT 2007 | mikecollier
I am being asked to perform the same evaluation now with a Au/Pd termination varistor. We currently use a Pb/Sn process with an RMA flux. The manufacturer of the device recommends going to a 2% silver paste. What is the intended advantage with 2%
Electronics Forum | Thu Mar 31 19:52:50 EST 2005 | davef
We agree with Russ that you're talking palladium instead of platinum. Your wetting problem likely is not the Pd-Ag surface layers, but the underlying metal or nickel to which you need to wet. Either a base metal is: * Contaminated and poorly wettabl
