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A Guide to Manufacturing Data Analytics

Data is the New Oil Clive Humby, UK Mathematician and architect of Tesco’s Clubcard is widely credited as the first to coin the phrase in 2006: “Data is the new oil. It’s valuable, .. leer más

Advanced, Non-Real-Time Uses of Machine Data for Factory Operational Improvement

EMS factories have collected and used machine data for many decades. Over that time, much of the value derived from machine data collection has come from three operational use cases: allowin .. leer más

A Structured Approach for Providing well-formed Maintenance Data for SMT Machines

Smart Factories require continuous and reliable operation of all equipment. Therefore, equipment maintenance is becoming more and more important. A simple approach for equipment maintenance, .. leer más

IPC/IMEC/ESA Microvia TV Introduction

This presentation provides an overview of an ongoing examination of test methodologies within the ESA, supported by IPC, for the evaluation of stacked and staggered (offset) microvia structu .. leer más

Implementing a Global Machine Data Collection System Across Many EMS Factories

As EMS Providers such as Contract Manufacturers look forward to Industry 4.0, their need for complex data analysis to inform manufacturing decisions takes on even more significance. Managing .. leer más

Implementation of IPC CFX Using Surface Mount Legacy Equipment

The smart factory project for Electronics Manufacturing initiative was developed to create a sandpit to carry out industry 4.0 use cases working with industrial members and partners. The Man .. leer más

The Role for Automation and Robotics in Electronics Manufacturing

Why use robotics? Precision -> improved quality Consistency -> improved quality Traceability -> improved quality Dexterity -> to handl .. leer más

Working with Augmented Realityin Electronics Manufacturing

This paper discusses the automation of inspection using Augmented Reality (AR).   Machine vision is used to find small components since it reduces the amount of time needed for ins .. leer más

IPC/IMEC/ESA MICROVIA TV INTRODUCTION

This presentation provides an overview of an ongoing examination of test methodologies within the ESA, supported by IPC, for the evaluation of stacked and staggered (offset) microvia structu .. leer más

IPC/IMEC/ESA Microvia TV CITC Test Results

IPC/IMEC/ESA Microvia TV CITC Outline  CITC Coupon and Test Plan Overview  CITC Test Introduction  Temperature Coefficient of Resistance (TCR) Test and Resul .. leer más

Process Improvement Strategies for Weak Microvia Interfaces

The industry has been openly discussing the concern about weak microvia interfaces after IR reflow and the potential for an undetected open or latent defect that can escape after expensive c .. leer más

The Complete Path to Least Resistance

The electroless copper deposit must form a metallurgical bond between the target pad and electrolytic copper deposit to survive reflow assembly. 4-wire resistance measurements conducted on P .. leer más

Microvia Weak Interfacial Fracture of Microvia Designs-Comparing the Reliability of Graphite-based Direct Metallization and Conventional Electroless Copper-Phase 1

Documentation shows that there are latent reliability issues with stacked filled Microvia designs for complex printed circuit boards. This issue is broadly defined as a weak interface betwee .. leer más

Technology Verification for Reliable Smart Surfaces

The Company has developed and industrialized an advanced technology of plastic-integrated structural electronics. Key benefits are 3-dimensional shapes, reduced thickness and weight as well .. leer más

Addressing the Changing Landscape of Automotive Electronic Designs: Improving Performance and Robustness Through Proper Material Choice

The automotive industry is experiencing significant change in design and performance expectations as it moves to the future. Synonymous with high reliability in harsh conditions, today the a .. leer más

Reliability of Solder Alloys Depending on Different Substrate Characteristics (Type and Surface Finish)

Electrical components in a car are predicted to double within the next years. Increased functionality per PCB, miniaturization and higher power density are coming in parallel with this trend .. leer más

Comparative Corrosion: Engineered Aqueous Cleaner vs. Ph Neutral -Round 1

The corrosion mechanism in the aqueous cleaning process is poorly understood. Much of the prior work is theoretical, based solely on Pourbaix Diagrams. These diagrams are based on the thermo .. leer más

Solder Mask and Low Standoff Component Cleaning – A Connection?

Today, printed circuit boards used within electronic assemblies for high reliability applications are typically subjected to cleaning or defluxing processes. As assembly complexity has incre .. leer más

Evaluations onThe Mixing andReliability Testingof Tin-Bismuth Pastes withSnAgCu BGA Components andReliability Failure Analysis Comparing CT (Computed Tomography) Inspection andCross-Sectioning

Recently there has been an increase in the evaluation of low temperature lead-free soldering materials, such as tin-bismuth, in a process known as “hybrid assembly” in which higher temperatu .. leer más

Reliability of New SAC-Bi Solder Alloys in Thermal Cycling with Aging

Drive towards lead-free electronics began in the early 2000s. Solder pastes based on tin (Sn), copper (Cu), and silver (Ag) were the initial replacement for the traditional SnPb solder. With .. leer más

Novel TIM Solution with Chain Network Solder Composite

A novel epoxy SAC solder paste TIM system has been developedwith the use of non-volatile epoxy flux. Cu filler was added to the solder paste, with Cu volume % of metal ranged from 17 to 60 v .. leer más

Liquid Dispensed Thermal Materials for High Volume Manufacturing

Industry 4.0, autonomous vehicles and 5G connectivity are driving a new Internet of Things (IoT) revolution. Assembly materials like thermal interface materials (TIMs) need to be selected ke .. leer más

Cure Temperature Impact on Silicone Properties

Most dispensable thermosetting products are supplied as blends of monomers or pre-polymers. Curing involves a complicated chemical “dance” with a precise sequence of polymerization of one or .. leer más

High Performance Light and Moisture Dual Curable Encapsulant

Light-curable materials can provide significant benefits over conventional technologies, including very fast tack free curing, lower operating costs driven by lower labor needs, space saving .. leer más

Copper Foil Elements Affecting Transmission Loss with High Speed Circuits

  Large data transmission continues to increase at the rate of 20% worldwide annually due to live video streaming, cloud storage, PDA usage, IOT, and other technologies. Elect .. leer más

01005 Rework – Barricades and Technological Processes

Chip components are important elements in electronic production since surface mount technology was introduced. Over the years, package size has constantly decreased. The small resistors and .. leer más

PCB Manufacturability and Reliability Solutions for Fine Pitch PCB Server Boards

Industry demand for high-speed server product performance such as PCI express requires higher pin counts in order to support memory channels which in turn is driving pitch reduction in the p .. leer más

The Keys to 100% Effective Reliability Testing and Failure Analysis of HDI/Microvias

The move from Plated Through Vias (PTVs) to advanced HDI interconnects is challenging the electronics industry, not only due to the increased complexity of design and manufacturing, but even .. leer más

High-Density PCB Technology Assessment for Space Applications

High density interconnect (HDI) printed circuit boards (PCBs) and associated assemblies are essential to allow space projects to benefit from the ever increasing complexity and functionality .. leer más

Lessons Learned While Investigating Microvia Reliability Failures.

Micro vias, be they mechanically, or more typically laser drilled have revolutionized the technical capabilities of today PCBs. Their high hit rate, and low-cost during manufacture, in combi .. leer más

A Guide to Manufacturing Data Analytics

Data is the New Oil Clive Humby, UK Mathematician and architect of Tesco’s Clubcard is widely credited as the first to coin the phrase in 2006: “Data is the new oil. It’s valuable, .. leer más

Advanced, Non-Real-Time Uses of Machine Data for Factory Operational Improvement

EMS factories have collected and used machine data for many decades. Over that time, much of the value derived from machine data collection has come from three operational use cases: allowin .. leer más

A Structured Approach for Providing well-formed Maintenance Data for SMT Machines

Smart Factories require continuous and reliable operation of all equipment. Therefore, equipment maintenance is becoming more and more important. A simple approach for equipment maintenance, .. leer más

IPC/IMEC/ESA Microvia TV Introduction

This presentation provides an overview of an ongoing examination of test methodologies within the ESA, supported by IPC, for the evaluation of stacked and staggered (offset) microvia structu .. leer más

Implementing a Global Machine Data Collection System Across Many EMS Factories

As EMS Providers such as Contract Manufacturers look forward to Industry 4.0, their need for complex data analysis to inform manufacturing decisions takes on even more significance. Managing .. leer más

Implementation of IPC CFX Using Surface Mount Legacy Equipment

The smart factory project for Electronics Manufacturing initiative was developed to create a sandpit to carry out industry 4.0 use cases working with industrial members and partners. The Man .. leer más

The Role for Automation and Robotics in Electronics Manufacturing

Why use robotics? Precision -> improved quality Consistency -> improved quality Traceability -> improved quality Dexterity -> to handl .. leer más

Working with Augmented Realityin Electronics Manufacturing

This paper discusses the automation of inspection using Augmented Reality (AR).   Machine vision is used to find small components since it reduces the amount of time needed for ins .. leer más

IPC/IMEC/ESA MICROVIA TV INTRODUCTION

This presentation provides an overview of an ongoing examination of test methodologies within the ESA, supported by IPC, for the evaluation of stacked and staggered (offset) microvia structu .. leer más

IPC/IMEC/ESA Microvia TV CITC Test Results

IPC/IMEC/ESA Microvia TV CITC Outline  CITC Coupon and Test Plan Overview  CITC Test Introduction  Temperature Coefficient of Resistance (TCR) Test and Resul .. leer más

Process Improvement Strategies for Weak Microvia Interfaces

The industry has been openly discussing the concern about weak microvia interfaces after IR reflow and the potential for an undetected open or latent defect that can escape after expensive c .. leer más

The Complete Path to Least Resistance

The electroless copper deposit must form a metallurgical bond between the target pad and electrolytic copper deposit to survive reflow assembly. 4-wire resistance measurements conducted on P .. leer más

Microvia Weak Interfacial Fracture of Microvia Designs-Comparing the Reliability of Graphite-based Direct Metallization and Conventional Electroless Copper-Phase 1

Documentation shows that there are latent reliability issues with stacked filled Microvia designs for complex printed circuit boards. This issue is broadly defined as a weak interface betwee .. leer más

Technology Verification for Reliable Smart Surfaces

The Company has developed and industrialized an advanced technology of plastic-integrated structural electronics. Key benefits are 3-dimensional shapes, reduced thickness and weight as well .. leer más

Addressing the Changing Landscape of Automotive Electronic Designs: Improving Performance and Robustness Through Proper Material Choice

The automotive industry is experiencing significant change in design and performance expectations as it moves to the future. Synonymous with high reliability in harsh conditions, today the a .. leer más

Reliability of Solder Alloys Depending on Different Substrate Characteristics (Type and Surface Finish)

Electrical components in a car are predicted to double within the next years. Increased functionality per PCB, miniaturization and higher power density are coming in parallel with this trend .. leer más

Comparative Corrosion: Engineered Aqueous Cleaner vs. Ph Neutral -Round 1

The corrosion mechanism in the aqueous cleaning process is poorly understood. Much of the prior work is theoretical, based solely on Pourbaix Diagrams. These diagrams are based on the thermo .. leer más

Solder Mask and Low Standoff Component Cleaning – A Connection?

Today, printed circuit boards used within electronic assemblies for high reliability applications are typically subjected to cleaning or defluxing processes. As assembly complexity has incre .. leer más

Evaluations onThe Mixing andReliability Testingof Tin-Bismuth Pastes withSnAgCu BGA Components andReliability Failure Analysis Comparing CT (Computed Tomography) Inspection andCross-Sectioning

Recently there has been an increase in the evaluation of low temperature lead-free soldering materials, such as tin-bismuth, in a process known as “hybrid assembly” in which higher temperatu .. leer más

Reliability of New SAC-Bi Solder Alloys in Thermal Cycling with Aging

Drive towards lead-free electronics began in the early 2000s. Solder pastes based on tin (Sn), copper (Cu), and silver (Ag) were the initial replacement for the traditional SnPb solder. With .. leer más

Novel TIM Solution with Chain Network Solder Composite

A novel epoxy SAC solder paste TIM system has been developedwith the use of non-volatile epoxy flux. Cu filler was added to the solder paste, with Cu volume % of metal ranged from 17 to 60 v .. leer más

Liquid Dispensed Thermal Materials for High Volume Manufacturing

Industry 4.0, autonomous vehicles and 5G connectivity are driving a new Internet of Things (IoT) revolution. Assembly materials like thermal interface materials (TIMs) need to be selected ke .. leer más

Cure Temperature Impact on Silicone Properties

Most dispensable thermosetting products are supplied as blends of monomers or pre-polymers. Curing involves a complicated chemical “dance” with a precise sequence of polymerization of one or .. leer más

High Performance Light and Moisture Dual Curable Encapsulant

Light-curable materials can provide significant benefits over conventional technologies, including very fast tack free curing, lower operating costs driven by lower labor needs, space saving .. leer más

Copper Foil Elements Affecting Transmission Loss with High Speed Circuits

  Large data transmission continues to increase at the rate of 20% worldwide annually due to live video streaming, cloud storage, PDA usage, IOT, and other technologies. Elect .. leer más

01005 Rework – Barricades and Technological Processes

Chip components are important elements in electronic production since surface mount technology was introduced. Over the years, package size has constantly decreased. The small resistors and .. leer más

PCB Manufacturability and Reliability Solutions for Fine Pitch PCB Server Boards

Industry demand for high-speed server product performance such as PCI express requires higher pin counts in order to support memory channels which in turn is driving pitch reduction in the p .. leer más

The Keys to 100% Effective Reliability Testing and Failure Analysis of HDI/Microvias

The move from Plated Through Vias (PTVs) to advanced HDI interconnects is challenging the electronics industry, not only due to the increased complexity of design and manufacturing, but even .. leer más

High-Density PCB Technology Assessment for Space Applications

High density interconnect (HDI) printed circuit boards (PCBs) and associated assemblies are essential to allow space projects to benefit from the ever increasing complexity and functionality .. leer más

Lessons Learned While Investigating Microvia Reliability Failures.

Micro vias, be they mechanically, or more typically laser drilled have revolutionized the technical capabilities of today PCBs. Their high hit rate, and low-cost during manufacture, in combi .. leer más