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UL - Underwriters Lab - Solder

Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 11 11:34:09 EDT 2011 | davef

Here is copy of UL796: http://www.innovative-circuits.com/docs/UL%20796.pdf We'd consider this copy unofficial, but it probably tells you what you want to know.

Is Trichloroethylene recommended for PCB assembly cleaning ?

Electronics Forum | Tue Oct 11 09:21:33 EDT 2011 | davef

Can you use trichloroethylene to clean boards? Yes Should you use trichloroethylene to clean boards? NO!!! Don't use trike. It is an environmental and a personnel health hazard. What are you looking to clean from your boards?

Is Trichloroethylene recommended for PCB assembly cleaning ?

Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 12 00:42:10 EDT 2011 | babithak

My requirement is to clean flux from PCB after soldering. I found information that TCE is harmful to enviroment and human health. But my doubt is is it harmful to electronic components in any way. Does it cause failure of electronic components ? Th

Pin friendly paste

Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 12 03:20:42 EDT 2011 | pinktoh

Any recommendations for a good PIN FRIENDLY PB-Free ROLO solder paste? My process is OSP double-sided reflow with PTH wave soldering.

Is Trichloroethelyne recommended for cleaning PCB assembles ?

Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 12 07:18:51 EDT 2011 | babithak

My requirement is to clean flux from PCB after wave soldering. I found information that TCE is harmful to enviroment and human health. But my doubt is that is it harmful to electronic components in any way. Does it cause failure of electronic compon

Is Trichloroethelyne recommended for cleaning PCB assembles ?

Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 12 12:05:17 EDT 2011 | dphilbrick

It melts many plastics but not harmful to electronic components. to use it properly you need a vapor degreaser.

Agilent SJ10 experience

Electronics Forum | Wed Oct 12 10:20:27 EDT 2011 | dilogic

If you can share your thoughts and experience with Agilent's SJ10 AOI, I would be very thankful. - Deni

Reflow Bottom BGA without pallet

Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 13 14:24:10 EDT 2011 | dphilbrick

You can use a paste that flows at 2 different temps. (first side flows hotter than second side) Glue, as stated in other answer and capton tape covering the BGA will defect enough heat usually as well.

Reflow Bottom BGA without pallet

Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 13 16:08:11 EDT 2011 | davef

BGA solder joint reliability is actually improved slightly from a double-sided reflow. [Jean-Paul Clech APEX 2003 Solder Joint Reliability of BGA Assemblies]

Reflow Bottom BGA without pallet

Electronics Forum | Thu Oct 13 23:50:50 EDT 2011 | kemasta

Hi Doug Nice idea (2 type paste), I will have a trial. We think of glue and tape too, but it involve cost, but we still keep as an option. thanks.


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