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Discrete Event Simulation in Electronics Manufacturing Operations
This paper will provide an overview of discrete event simulation in general, explain the different types of model taxonomy used in academia and industry.
Technical Paper
Fill the Void V - Mitigation of Voiding for Bottom Terminated Components
Voiding in solder joints is a complex issue. This paper focuses on solutions to voiding for commonly used bottom terminated components (BTCs).
Technical Paper
Sponsor
Air-Vac-Engineering

Precision Control for BGA Rework
Vacuum sensing electronics provide control for gentle, automatic component removal while a non-contact site cleaning tip's height is accurately monitored and maintained.
Air-Vac Engineering
Variations in SAC 305 Solder
We use SAC 305 bar solder. We want to use a different supplier. Can we mix the new solder in with the current solder in our wave soldering systems?
Board Talk
The Origins of Silicon Valley: Why and How It Got Started
The Valley, synonymous with semiconductors, personal computers, and software, was a hub for innovation before the rise of personal computing, or even the transistor.
Technical Paper
Can Tape Residue Contaminate a Clean Tank?
We leave masking and Kapton tapes that fall off during cleaning in the bottom of our wash tank. Can the adhesives contaminate the recycled solution? Jim Hall and Phil Zarrow, The Assembly Brothers, address these question and share their own experiences.
Board Talk
Sponsor
Viscom

Latest 3D AOI System from Viscom
iS6059 PCB Inspection Plus. Its new and faster sensor technology, data processing and analysis functions all stand for the best 3D AOI performance that meets the highest requirements.
Viscom
PBGA Solder Stress Analyses Under Random Vibration
Large size commercially available plastic ball grid array chip packaging was tested and analyzed under random vibration to assess its application feasibility on satellite electronics.
Technical Paper
Reliability Testing of Consumer Products
We will look at reliability testing of consumer products and which of these test and analytical tools can be used, and how they affect the product development process.
Technical Paper
Sponsor
BEST-Inc.

How to Simplify Solder Paste Printing
StikNPeel removable rework stencils simplifies selective printing of solder paste leaving no residue providing cleaner alternative to metal stencils.
BEST Inc.
Additive Manufactured Electronics for Next Generation Microelectronics
This paper will focus on interconnects fabricated using the AME method. Two material sets will be used to fabricate test devices for studying interconnects.
Technical Paper
Void Reduction Method for BTC Using Exposed Via in Pad
The method explored in this paper regards the use of exposed via in pad. A dedicated test vehicle was designed for two types of QFN components.
Technical Paper
Reflow Oven Zone Separation Challenges
Some of the zones or our oven profiler are competing to get to the correct temperature. How do I prevent the oven from having competing zones? Jim Hall and Phil Zarrow, The Assembly Brothers, answer this question.
Board Talk
Sponsor
Rehm-Thermal-Systems-GmbH

"Flying" SMD Components
This paper deals with the fundamentals of heat transfer and the test procedures show how the SOD323 can be processed given a suitable selection of solder paste and oven settings. Read more.
Rehm Thermal Systems
Design for Manufacture and Test Using Thermal Cycling Under Bia
There are many factors contributing to electrochemical failures on electronic devices including pitch, electrical field, ionic contamination and environmental conditions.
Technical Paper
Low Temperature SnBi Containing Solder Pastes with Lead-Free Solder Balls
A detailed study has been carried out on low temperature lead-free solder paste that utilizes Bi bearing alloys.
Technical Paper
Sponsor
AI-Technology-Inc

Die-Module Attach (Pastes & Films)
Die-Attach Adhesives with low moisture absorption for MSL Level-1 applications for reliability. Outstanding thermal conductivity with low moisture absorption- stress-free bonding.
AI Technology, Inc.
Method for Accurate PCB Impedance Simulation of Any Specific Stack-Ups
The reasons of inaccurate PCB impedance simulation of the traditional simulator and a novel and cost-effective method for accurate PCB impedance simulation are discussed.
Technical Paper
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Smart-Sonic

EPA Verified Stencil Cleaning Systems
Low power density ultrasonic cleaners combined with 440-R-SMT detergent provide safe and effective cleaning of stencils, pallets, oven radiators, misprints and SMD adhesives.
Smart Sonic
Ormet-TLPS
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Manncorp

Speed That Scales With You
High-throughput 10-head MC388HS pick and place machines built for accuracy at high-speed—helping you scale production without compromising placement quality.
Manncorp Inc.
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