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Process Development with Temperature Sensitive Components in Server Applications
As the electronics industry prepares for the possibility of Pb-free Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) processing without the EU RoHS server Pb solder exemption,many studies continue to focu
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The Evaluation of CAF property for narrow TH pitch PCB
To better evaluate CAF (Conductive Anodic Filament) growth we have developed a Test Printed circuit board (PCB) with narrow pitch through holes. (THs) This test PCB can evaluate anti-CAF proper
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A Case for Multiple Sheet Resistivities for Thin Film Embedded Resistor Packaging Applications
Designers of high performance electronics continue to have system requirements that necessitate the implementation of embedded resistors in microelectronic package and multilayer printed circui
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The Embedded Passives Journey
When planning a trip for the first time there is usually a significant amount of planning and preparation involved. First,the destination is chosen that meets the objective (e.g. Las Vegas for
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The Study of High Density PCB Reliability
The increase in board routing density,decrease the hole-to-hole spacing and lower to 0.30mm. High aspect ration PTH reliability is not the major issue since the plating copper has at least 20%
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Laser Micromachining of Barium Titanate (BaTiO3)-Polymer Nanocomposite Based Flexible/Rollable Capacitors
This paper discusses laser micromachining of thin films. In particular,recent developments on high capacitance,large area,thin,flexible/rollable embedded capacitors are highlighted. A variety o
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Optimising Rheology for Package-on-Package Flux Dip Processes
The continued drive for more compact and lightweight handheld mobile devices has forcibly pushed the electronics assembly industry to look for novel packaging and assembly technologies. One of
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Ultra-Thin 3D Package Development and Qualification Testing
The motivation for developing higher density IC packaging continues to be the personal entertainment and the portable
handset markets. Consumers? expectations are that each new generation of pr
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Process and Assembly Methods for Increased Yield of Package on Package Devices
Increased functionality and smaller devices are significant drivers in innovative packaging designs. One of the newer package types to be introduced into the market place in the past few years
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New Technology to Meet Challenging Reflow Requirements
New packaging technologies are making higher demands on components and also jointing techniques. The application of
polymer electronics as well as the integration of optical components into the
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Cool It! Quickly Take Your Oven from Lead-Free to Leaded
Mixed leaded and lead-free processing requires that reflow ovens change temperature. Cooling a modern oven can take a long time,even longer than an older oven because modern ovens are more insu
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Flux Collection and Self-Clean Technique in Reflow Applications
The flux management system for a reflow oven is highly critical to the quality,cost,and yield of a reflow process. Flux accumulation and dripping inside the oven not only requires frequent main
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Fluid Flow Mechanics: Key to Low Standoff Cleaning
In recent years,various studies have been issued on cleaning under low standoff components; most however,with incomplete
information. It is essential to revisit and describe the latest challeng
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An Analytical Model for an Inline Counter Flow Processor
One of the most popular pieces of equipment in the PCB fabrication industry is the inline processor. These machines are used for a variety of tasks including resist removal,etching and cleaning
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Engineered Cleaning Fluids Designed for Batch Processing
Highly dense circuit assemblies increase the cleaning challenge. Batch cleaning equipment designs provide a small footprint,low cleaning fluid consumption,and low cost of ownership. Batch clean
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Methods for Choosing a Saponifier or Surfactant for Printed Circuit Board and Stencil Cleaning Applications
This paper will discuss the technical challenges associated with the selection of chemical additive for the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and stencil cleaning processes. The removal of
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A Compliant and Creep Resistant SAC-Al (Ni) Alloy
Addition of Al into SAC alloys reduces the number of hard Ag3Sn and Cu6Sn5 IMC particles,and forms larger,softer non-stoichiometric AlAg and AlCu particles. This results in a significant reduct
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Low-Silver BGA Assembly Phase I – Reflow Considerations and Joint Homogeneity Initial Report
Some Ball Grid Array suppliers are migrating their sphere alloys from SAC305 (3% Ag) or 405 (4% Ag) to alloys with lower silver contents. There are a numerous perceived benefits to this move in
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Embedded Passives Predictability,As-Received and In-Service
Embedded resistors and capacitors provide high-density high-performance solutions,freeing up the surface for other
components and enabling tailored interconnect topology. This technology needs
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Nano- and Micro-Filled Conducting Adhesives for Z-axis Interconnections
This paper discusses micro-filled epoxy-based conducting adhesives modified with nanoparticles for z-axis interconnections,
especially as it relates to package level fabrication,integration,and
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Performing Flux-Technology for Pb-Free SN100C Solders
SN100C (Sn99Cu0.7 with Ni- and Ge-micro-additions) is a lead-free solder alloy that is finding increased acceptance globally and holds promise as a mainstream solution in terms of long-term sol
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Design for Manufacturability in the Lead Free Wave Solder Process
The recent use of lead free alloys has made the wave solder process more challenging in terms of achieving acceptable solder joints for both SMT and PTH components. It has been found that the D
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Design of Flexible RFID Tag and Rectifier Circuit using Low Cost Screen Printing Process
Flexible electronics is the future trend of the worldwide electronic industry. The RFID tag is one of the main applications in flexible electronics currently. This paper presents a flexible HF
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Peel Strength of Deposited Adhesiveless FCCL,or,Why Don’t They Ever Say,“It Sticks Too Good?”
The peel test will be reviewed,with special attention given to deposited adhesiveless copperclads. Details of the specification are reviewed The relevance of the title subject will be addressed
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Screen Printing Process for High Density Flexible Electronics
A series of advanced screen-printing processes have been developed to build functional high density flexible electronic circuits. Not only do the single layer circuits have fine conductor trace
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