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Implementing Robust Bead Probe Test Processes into Standard Pb-Free Assembly

Increasing system integration and component densities continue to significantly reduce the opportunity to access nets using standard test points. Over time the size of test points has been dras .. read more

Testing the Long Term Reliability of an Environmentally Friendly PCB Final Finish

The new plasma polymer PCB final finish that eliminates harsh chemicals and waste streams also promises to eliminate creep corrosion,but will it stand the test of time? Before any new produc .. read more

Basics of (PCB) Thermal Management for LED Applications

The reader may wonder why „PCB? in the title is between quotes. The original objective of the paper was to lay a firm base for people who are involved in printed circuit board (PCB) design for .. read more

Why Electroless Palladium: Study on Impact of Electroless Palladium on Electroless Nickel Deposits

Electroless nickel immersion gold (ENIG) has captured the major share of the lead free final finish market globally even though it’s not the least expensive. ENIG not only provides a robust met .. read more

Immersion Silver and Immersion Tin IPC Plating Committee 4-14 Industry Update

The development of two new industry specifications – IPC-4553 (immersion silver IAg) and IPC-4554 (immersion tin ISn) are well under way. Following in a tradition started with the development o .. read more

Current Carrying Capability of Electrically Conductive Adhesives for High Power Applications

Various Ag-filled epoxies were subjected to a current carrying capability study in which current was applied to the epoxies at temperatures of up to 170°C for 1008 hours. Test devices with Ag e .. read more

The Study,Measurement,and Prevention of Tarnish on Immersion Silver Board Finishes

With increased environmental legislation against lead in the electronics industry1,circuit board manufacturers are expecting chemical suppliers to formulate lead free alternatives with the same .. read more

Implementing Robust Bead Probe Test Processes into Standard Pb-Free Assembly

Increasing system integration and component densities continue to significantly reduce the opportunity to access nets using standard test points. Over time the size of test points has been dras .. read more

Testing the Long Term Reliability of an Environmentally Friendly PCB Final Finish

The new plasma polymer PCB final finish that eliminates harsh chemicals and waste streams also promises to eliminate creep corrosion,but will it stand the test of time? Before any new produc .. read more

Basics of (PCB) Thermal Management for LED Applications

The reader may wonder why „PCB? in the title is between quotes. The original objective of the paper was to lay a firm base for people who are involved in printed circuit board (PCB) design for .. read more

Why Electroless Palladium: Study on Impact of Electroless Palladium on Electroless Nickel Deposits

Electroless nickel immersion gold (ENIG) has captured the major share of the lead free final finish market globally even though it’s not the least expensive. ENIG not only provides a robust met .. read more

Immersion Silver and Immersion Tin IPC Plating Committee 4-14 Industry Update

The development of two new industry specifications – IPC-4553 (immersion silver IAg) and IPC-4554 (immersion tin ISn) are well under way. Following in a tradition started with the development o .. read more

Current Carrying Capability of Electrically Conductive Adhesives for High Power Applications

Various Ag-filled epoxies were subjected to a current carrying capability study in which current was applied to the epoxies at temperatures of up to 170°C for 1008 hours. Test devices with Ag e .. read more

The Study,Measurement,and Prevention of Tarnish on Immersion Silver Board Finishes

With increased environmental legislation against lead in the electronics industry1,circuit board manufacturers are expecting chemical suppliers to formulate lead free alternatives with the same .. read more