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IPC-J-STD-001 Rev G, Amendment 1, Section 8 Cleanliness SectionSIR Test Method for Developing Objective Evidence for the Production Assembly

Since the 1970s, ROSE testing was used to determine “clean enough.” In 2015, the J-STD-001 committee assigned a team to develop the next generation of “cleanliness” requirements. Section 8 d .. read more

ABILITY OF INDUSTRY RELIABILITY METHODOLOGIES TO PREDICT LIFECYCLE APPLICATION FIELD FAILURES

Miniaturization and harsh environment market drivers within the electronics industry are presenting new challenges in terms of predictive reliabilities of control standards. As consumers dem .. read more

Process Characterization that Results in Acceptable Levels of Flux and Other Residues

Surface Insulation Resistance (SIR) testing is a standard method used to characterize soldering and cleaning processes that result in acceptable levels of flux and other residues. Several di .. read more

SIR Test Vehicles - Comparison from a Cleaning Perspective

PCB design has evolved greatly in recent years becoming ever more complex. Board density is increasing,component standoff heights are decreasing and long term reliability requirements are great .. read more

Divergence in Test Results Using IPC Standard SIR and Ionic Contamination Measurements

Controlled humidity and temperature controlled surface insulation resistance (SIR) measurements of flux covered test vehicles,subject to a direct current (D.C.) bias voltage are recognized by a .. read more

PCB Cleanliness Assessment Methodologies - A Comparative Study

PCB manufacturers use a wide variety of solder pastes and fluxes including No-Clean,RMA and OA,both leaded and lead-free within their processes. As part of the manufacturing process,components .. read more

Thermal Profile Variation and PCB Reliability

When designing PCBs,solder paste selection is critical. Once a specific paste type and supplier are identified,the manufacturing process is developed and refined. Critical to the quality of the .. read more

Consideration for Selection and Implementation of Low VOC Conformal Coating into High Reliability Electronics Manufacturing Operation

The purpose of this presentation is to provide considerations for selection of conformal coatings into electronics assembly operations. The types of testing required for selection and use of co .. read more

Cleaning in an HDI World

For many years there has been a huge disconnect between the engineers that design the assembly and the chemists responsible for developing the assembly materials. In short,engineers and chemist .. read more

Cleaning Challenges in an HDI World

Electronic assembly innovations drive more performance using highly dense interconnects. Assembly residues may increase the risk of premature failure or improper functionality. The challenge fo .. read more

Process Qualification Using the IPC-B-52 Standard Test Assembly

Many professionals in the electronics manufacturing industry have,or eventually will,face the issue of determining whether the materials of construction for printed wiring assemblies (PWAs) are .. read more

IPC-J-STD-001 Rev G, Amendment 1, Section 8 Cleanliness SectionSIR Test Method for Developing Objective Evidence for the Production Assembly

Since the 1970s, ROSE testing was used to determine “clean enough.” In 2015, the J-STD-001 committee assigned a team to develop the next generation of “cleanliness” requirements. Section 8 d .. read more

ABILITY OF INDUSTRY RELIABILITY METHODOLOGIES TO PREDICT LIFECYCLE APPLICATION FIELD FAILURES

Miniaturization and harsh environment market drivers within the electronics industry are presenting new challenges in terms of predictive reliabilities of control standards. As consumers dem .. read more

Process Characterization that Results in Acceptable Levels of Flux and Other Residues

Surface Insulation Resistance (SIR) testing is a standard method used to characterize soldering and cleaning processes that result in acceptable levels of flux and other residues. Several di .. read more

SIR Test Vehicles - Comparison from a Cleaning Perspective

PCB design has evolved greatly in recent years becoming ever more complex. Board density is increasing,component standoff heights are decreasing and long term reliability requirements are great .. read more

Divergence in Test Results Using IPC Standard SIR and Ionic Contamination Measurements

Controlled humidity and temperature controlled surface insulation resistance (SIR) measurements of flux covered test vehicles,subject to a direct current (D.C.) bias voltage are recognized by a .. read more

PCB Cleanliness Assessment Methodologies - A Comparative Study

PCB manufacturers use a wide variety of solder pastes and fluxes including No-Clean,RMA and OA,both leaded and lead-free within their processes. As part of the manufacturing process,components .. read more

Thermal Profile Variation and PCB Reliability

When designing PCBs,solder paste selection is critical. Once a specific paste type and supplier are identified,the manufacturing process is developed and refined. Critical to the quality of the .. read more

Consideration for Selection and Implementation of Low VOC Conformal Coating into High Reliability Electronics Manufacturing Operation

The purpose of this presentation is to provide considerations for selection of conformal coatings into electronics assembly operations. The types of testing required for selection and use of co .. read more

Cleaning in an HDI World

For many years there has been a huge disconnect between the engineers that design the assembly and the chemists responsible for developing the assembly materials. In short,engineers and chemist .. read more

Cleaning Challenges in an HDI World

Electronic assembly innovations drive more performance using highly dense interconnects. Assembly residues may increase the risk of premature failure or improper functionality. The challenge fo .. read more

Process Qualification Using the IPC-B-52 Standard Test Assembly

Many professionals in the electronics manufacturing industry have,or eventually will,face the issue of determining whether the materials of construction for printed wiring assemblies (PWAs) are .. read more