Nihon Superior USA to Introduce SN100C P500 Soldering Paste in Booth 249 at APEX 2008

Nihon Superior�s unique SnCuNiGe solder, SN100C�, that has established itself as the best alloy for lead-free wave soldering, will now be available as a high-performance solder paste with a general purpose �P500� flux medium. Because of its high fluidity close to its melting point and fast wetting, SN100C P500 can be used as a drop-in replacement for SAC solder paste in reflow profiles that peak around 240�C.

However, it brings to reflow soldering the advantages that have made SN100C such a popular choice in wave soldering, i.e. smooth shiny fillets with no shrinkage defects, high ductility and stable intermetallic with consequent superior performance under vibration, and impact loading.

The P500 no-clean halide-free medium delivers excellent printability, long stencil life, good tack, excellent reflow and wetting on all substrates with no solder balls and minimal clear residue.