Electronics Manufacturing and Electronics Assembly

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Technical Papers

Engineering ESD-Safe PCB Assembly for High-Reliability IoT and Industrial Electronics

The Analysis of Variance: Drawing Conclusions from Data That Are Correct, Unambiguous, and Defensible

PCB Rework Evolves, With X-ray a Constant Support

How pH Cleaning Agents Affect Production Performance

A Universal AI-Powered Segmentation Model for PCBA & Semiconductor

RAIG Minimizes Corrosion, Allows Higher Gold on ENEPIG

High Reliability Lead-Free Solder Paste with Rosin and Anti-Crack Resin

Understanding Solder Dross: Causes and Control Strategies

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Removal of Coatings from PCBs

LED Component Shift During Reflow

Initial Screen Print Test Board

Depaneling circuit board that contain BGA components

Legend Marking Discoloration

Conformal Coating Bubbles

Stainless Steel Benches and ESD

Full Aqueous Clean or Local Spot Clean

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Moisture Barrier Bag Issues
Moisture sensitive chip components have been exposed to the atmosphere beyond specification. Can they be packaged and sealed with desiccant?
Board Talk

Effects of Substrate Material and Package Pad Design on Solder-Joint Reliabilty
This paper describes work to improve the solder-joint reliability (SJR) of a 0.8mm pitch, 25mm body BGA package used in automotive under-the-hood applications.
Technical Paper

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Bi-Based Solders for Low Temperature to Reduce Cost and Improve Yield
The use of BiSnbased solder paste improves the BGA solder joint yield relative to SAC based solder pastes during low temperature reflow soldering.
Technical Paper

Reliability of Polymeric Encapsulation Materials on SnAgCu Solder Joints
This study determined the processability, mechanical and temperature cycle reliability of SAC BGA solder joints reinforced by encapsulation using SJEMs.
Technical Paper

Effect of Fine Lead-Free Solder Powder on the Reflow Property Pastes
This paper evaluates the effect of particle size distribution and oxidation on the reflow performance of solder paste.
Technical Paper

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Tech Paper - Keys to Component Lead Tinning Success
This paper examines the challenges and best practices of component tinning, with a focus on temperature control, flux selection, and soldering techniques.
Circuit Technology Center

Can Silver Cause Solder Embrittlement?
A few of our components have leads with a silver finish. Will silver cause solder embrittlement? Is removal of silver needed or can it be soldered using 63/37 solder? Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall, The Assembly Brothers, discuss this question and scenario.
Board Talk

3D Printed Electronics for Printed Circuit Structures
This paper shows working demonstrations of printed circuit structures, the obstacles, and the potential future of 3D printed electronics.
Technical Paper

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Semi-Additive Process for High Frequency Signal Substrates
A new SAP process for low loss build-up materials with low desmear roughness and excellent adhesion at various processing conditions is covered.
Technical Paper

Effect of Thermal Cycling on Subsequent Drop Behavior of Assemblies
This paper presents the effect of a priori thermal cycle on subsequent drop to failure behavior of CGAs with 1272 columns.
Technical Paper

Alloy Composition and Aging on the Survivability of Lead-Free Solders
A comparison of failure modes for different packaging architectures at elevated test temperatures and vibration has been presented in this study.
Technical Paper

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What is Considered Acceptable PCB Rework and Repair?
An operator attempted to repair three damaged conductors using bus wire overcoated with epoxy. Do you consider this repair acceptable?
Board Talk

Design Variables of Thermoforming Process on Printed Electronic Traces
This experiment provides insight into future design guidelines and process intellectual property for manufacturing printed electronic products.
Technical Paper

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Assembly Reliability of TSOP/DFN PoP Stack Package
This paper presents thermal cycle reliability evaluations of 2-high and 4-high 3D stacks built with a mix of TSOP and DFN daisy-chain package assembly.
Technical Paper

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X-Ray Inspection Verifies Quality of Complex PCBs
A Netherlands-based PCB supplier relies on real-time X-ray inspection to ensure the quality of HDI, hybrid, multi- layer, flex-rigid & other complex boards.
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