Dec 03, 2002
We now have �dummy� SMT components available in 100% tin, Nickel/Barrier, Sn/Ag/Cu, Sn/Ag, Sn/Ag/In/Cu, Sn/Cu in addition to the Sn/Bi and Ni/Pd formulations. Not all formulations are available in all package types but most combinations can be accommodated.
Practical's expansive line of lead-free packages includes: uBGA, FlipChip, CABGA/CTBGA, TABGA/flexBGA, PBGA, QFP, TQFP, LQFP, TSOP, PLCC, SOIC, capacitors and resistors.
Dummy components are exact mechanical equivalents of live components used when only the physical properties of the components are required.
These components can cost as much as 80% less than live components making the ideal for testing of solder processes, machine setup and other process evaluations.
