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Selective Solder Paste Printing for BGA Components
Could we print paste only on the pads that have functional requirements? Could we skip printing on 50 or more of the interior pads since they serve no function? The Assembly Brother, Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall, discuss this topic and share their own experiences.
Board Talk
Addressing Low-Temperature Rework Concerns
This paper will detail the material properties and rework considerations of using a eutectic tin/bismuth solid wire and SAC305 flux cored wire in a rework setting.
Technical Paper
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Plasmatreat-GmbH

Openair-Plasma for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Openair-Plasma for semicon-ductor production is an alternative to vacuum plasma. Typical apps are wire bonding, die bonding & pre-molding. Download here.
Plasmatreat GmbH
Reliability of Polymer Reinforcement and Solder Alloy Material Sets
This paper presents a comprehensive study focusing on new high-performance underfills and Edgebond materials aimed at improving the reliability of various commonly adopted BGAs.
Technical Paper
Machine Learning-based Server Testing for Large-Scale PCB Manufacturing
This paper presents a Decision Tree based Machine Learning to streamline server testing and debugging processes within large-scale PCB manufacturing.
Technical Paper
PCB Manufacturability and Reliability for Fine Pitch PCB Server Boards
This paper assesss PCB vendor drill registration capability and will also evaluate PCB reliability using electrochemical migration and via reliability testing.
Technical Paper
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BEST-Inc.

Enhance Your Hands-On Soldering Skills
Learn how IPC certified training workshops for operator and trainer levels can advance skills and knowledge of your personnel for TH and SMT assembly.
BEST Inc.
What is the Suggested Humidity Level for Electronics Assembly?
I am aware of the suggested humidity level for an electronics assembly facility. Do the same limits apply within a 100,000 class clean room?
Board Talk
High Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue and Drop Shock Resistant Alloys
High-Ag, low-Ag: Which alloy fits best certain application? Here we present a report on the thermal and mechanical reliability of alloys.
Technical Paper
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Circuit-Technology-Center

Remove Underfilled BGAs Without the Risk
Heat-based removal methods can lead to cratering, substrate delamination, and more. Cold precision milling offers a safer solution for BGA removal.
Circuit Technology Center
DRAM damage due to X-Ray Inspections Post PCB Assembly
This paper outlines several mitigation strategies for minimizing radiation dosage during X-ray inspections, particularly in the context of printed circuit boards (PCBs). One key observation is that the PCB itself acts as an effective shield, significantly reducing radiation exposure.
Technical Paper
Understanding and Prediction of Bi Electromigration
This paper will review an effort to describe the expected microstructures in use case settings as well as a model to predict effective Bi boundary layer conditions created during current stress. The estimates will be compared with actual accelerated samples and the impacts of the current stress plus thermal aging on solder joint mechanical performance.
Technical Paper
Managing Thermomechanical Behaviour in Automotive Electronics
With high density interconnection designs, advanced packaging, localised self heating, sources of thermomechanical stress are introducing complex failures.
Technical Paper
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Master-Bond

Toughened, Non-Drip Epoxy
Master Bond Supreme 121AOND is a toughened, heat curing adhesive for bonding and sealing applications that offers chemical resistance and a high glass transition temperature.
Master Bond
Cause of Long-Term Soldering Joint Cracking in Automotive Application
We are seeing field returns due to solder joint cracking on the pin of a 16-pin through-hole connector. What might be the cause of the joint cracking?
Board Talk
Developing a Low Palladium Activation System for Electroless Copper Deposition
This paper summarizes experiences gained while developing a new cost effective Palladium containing ionic activation system.
Technical Paper
Sponsor
Viscom-SE

iX7059 Series by Viscom: Inline X-ray Inspection Power
High-performance Inline X-ray Inspection Systems for complex electronics, semiconductors, and power modules up to 200 kg. Seamless integration, AI-powered accuracy, and maximum reliability for every application.
Viscom SE
AI-Powered Real-Time Inspection for Electronic Component Assembly
This paper introduces enhancing the quality of electronic component assembly through real-time, inline inspection utilizing AI-powered deep learning techniques.
Technical Paper
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