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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
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
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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
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
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
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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.
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
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
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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
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
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
Acid Copper Electroplating Processes for Flash Etching
The focus of this study was to investigate the underlying mechanism of V-pitting and to develop a process to withstand or resist the pitting.
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
Solder Mask and Low Standoff Component Cleaning – A Connection?
For this study, the authors wanted to assess the impact of different solder mask options on under component cleanliness.
Technical Paper
Hand Soldering Reliability
What are the differences in reliability for SMT machine placement followed by reflow vs. hand placement followed by hand soldering in surface mount?
Board Talk
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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
Investigation of Copper Sinter Material for Die Attach
3 copper powders were tested for their feasibility to use as die attach material for pressure sintering process without prior treatment with reducing agents.
Technical Paper
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Nordson-ASYMTEK

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Explore the reliable solutions for jet dispensing, conformal coating, plasma treatment, and selective soldering from Nordson.
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