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Study of Various PCBA Surface Finishes
In this study various printed circuit board surface finishes were evaluated,including: organic solderability preservative (OSP),plasma finish (PF),immersion silver (IAg),electroless nickel / im
.. read more
Manufacturability and Reliability Screening of Lower Melting Point Pb-Free Alloys Containing Bi
This paper is the first of two papers discussing the Celestica/Honeywell Lower Melt Alloy program. The program explores the manufacturability and reliability for Pb-freethree Bi-containing allo
.. read more
Corrosion Resistance of Different PCB Surface Finishes in Harsh Environments
Corrosion resistance is becoming one of the most important topics in the electronics industry. Corrosion results in field
failures and huge losses,which annually total several billion U.S. doll
.. read more
The Application of Spherical Bend Testing to Predict Safe Working Manufacturing Process Strains
The increased temperatures associated with lead free processes have produced significant challenges for PWB laminates.
Newly developed laminates have different curing processes,are commonly fil
.. read more
Mechanical Shock Test Performance of SAC105 (Sn-1.0Ag-0.5Cu) and Sn-3.5Ag,BGA Components with SAC305 Solder Paste on NiAu and OSP Board Surface...
Many BGA and CSP component suppliers have begun shipment of components with a variety of second generation lead-free
solder ball alloys based on the improved mechanical shock resistance. Althou
.. read more
Nano Technology Improve Critical Printing Process
The challenges of successful solder printing in the High Volume / Low Mix cell phone environment,which is linked with the continuing trend to miniaturize electronic assemblies,requires a new ap
.. read more
Achieving High Reliability Low Cost Lead-Free SAC Solder Joints Via Mn Or Ce Doping
In this study,the reliabilities of low Ag SAC alloys doped with Mn or Ce (SACM or SACC) were evaluated under JEDEC drop,dynamic bending,thermal cycling,and cyclic bending test conditions agains
.. read more
Creep Corrosion of OSP and ImAg PWB Finishes
With increasing adoption of lead-free PWB surface finishes,along with increasing product deployments in more corrosive
environments,the electronics industry is observing increased occurrences o
.. read more
A Study of Solder Optimization Development for Portable Electronic Device
With increasing use of portable appliances such as PDA and cellular phone,changing environment of application requires higher solder joint reliability. The Cu-OSP process has been widely used f
.. read more
Lead Free Process Development with Thick Multilayer PCBA Density in Server Applications
Although the EU RoHS legislation restricts the use of lead in electronics equipment,many high-end multi layer server printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) continue to be built with lead unde
.. read more
Comparative Assessment of Electrochemical Migration on Printed Circuit Boards with Lead-Free and Tin-Lead Solders
Current leakage on a printed circuit board (PCB) can occur due to a reduction in surface insulation resistance (SIR) between adjacent conductors. This is frequently caused by electrochemical mi
.. read more
Broadband Printing: The New SMT Challenge
The Surface Mount Technology (SMT) industry has overcome many challenges in the last 30 years,since its introduction in the 1980’s. One recent challenge has been the lead-free assembly. People
.. read more
Hot Air Solder Leveling in the Lead-free Era
Although the advantages of Hot Air Solder Leveling (HASL) in providing the most robust solderable finish for printed circuit boards are well recognized,in the years leading up to the implementa
.. read more
Properties that are Important in Lead-Free Solders
The change to lead-free solders has forced the electronics industry to consider more than it ever has before what properties are important in a solder. When the tin-lead eutectic was the only s
.. read more
Final Finishes for High Temperature Applications: A Comparison of OSP and Immersion Silver Final Finish Coatings
With the increased use of lead-free alloys there has been interest in understanding the applications and limitations of final finish coatings for lead-free assembly processes. The higher temper
.. read more
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
.. read more
Effect of Design Variables on the Reliability of Lead Free Area Array Connectors
As the use of area array connectors has become more widespread in electronic assemblies,the need to evaluate their reliability has increased. There is,however,limited information on how best to
.. read more
The Path to Robust Electronics - Preventing Corrosion of PCB Assemblies
All things corrode,and the rate of corrosion among electronics devices is accelerating. Electronic devices are being used in more places than ever before. They are finding more uses,they're mor
.. read more
A Study of 0201’s and Tombstoning in Lead-Free Systems,Phase II Comparison of Final Finishes and Solder Paste Formulations
Tombstoning,the phenomena where a chip component stands up on one end during the reflow cycle,is well-documented and understood in tin-lead systems. It is reported to occur more frequently in l
.. read more
Solder Joint Reliability of Pb-free Sn-Ag-Cu Ball Grid Array (BGA) Components in Sn-Pb Assembly Process
For companies that choose to take the Pb-free exemption under the European Union’s RoHS Directive and continue to manufacture tin-lead (Sn-Pb) electronic products,there is a growing concern abo
.. read more
Yet More Analysis from the Alternate Finishes Task Group Report on Time,Temperature and Humidity Stress of Final Board Finish Solderability
The data from the IPC Alternate Finishes Task Group Report “Time,Temperature and Humidity Stress for Final Finish Board Solderability” has been analyzed in a greater depth than in the actual re
.. read more
THE EFFECT OF FILLING VIA-IN-PAD ON VOIDING RATES IN PWB ASSEMBLY FOR BGA COMPONENTS
The debate on the effect of voiding on BGA reliability has continued for years. Many PWB assemblers strive to minimize voiding,particularly with the advent of lead-free processing and in fine f
.. read more
Corrosion Resistance of PWB Final Finishes
As the electronic industry is moving to lead-free PWB final finishes and high density circuit boards,the widely used PWB finish,SnPb HASL,has to be replaced with a lead-free and coplanar PWB fi
.. read more
Performance of China Alloy SnAgCuCe in Reflow Soldering
Work on assisting China's Ministry of Information Industry (MII) to assess the performance of a solder paste using the China alloy Sn3.0Ag0.5Cu0.019Ce (SACCe) was completed. Two Indium fluxes w
.. read more
The New Lead Free Assembly Rework Solution Using Low Melting Alloys
This paper describes a new lead-free SMT rework process which avoids component overheating,reduces board warpage and cratering,and prevents adjacent components from thermal damage. In the repla
.. read more
Assessing the Reliability of New Connector Designs
With the combination of increased product complexity,increased frequencies and ever decreasing component sizes and
pitches designers are faced with the dilemma on how design their products in t
.. read more
On Solder Joints Reliability and Component Damage of Hand Soldered Lead-Free PTH and SMD Components
Due to the European legislations (RoHS and WEEE) consumer products need to be soldered with lead-free solders from the first of July 2006. Since several properties (physical,chemical,mechanical
.. read more
A Study of Implementing Lead free Soldering Process with Organic Solderability Preservative Coating In a High Volume Production Environment
As the global electronic industry marches toward the brave new world of environmentally conscious electronic manufacturing,lead free soldering has made some fundamental shifts in the processing
.. read more
Low Cost Lead Free Solution Evaluation for Electronic Consumer Applications
Lead products are no longer an option if you want to export to the EU market. RoHS regulations requiring the manufacture of
lead-free electronic products by July 2006 are pushing the industry t
.. read more
Study of Various PCBA Surface Finishes
In this study various printed circuit board surface finishes were evaluated,including: organic solderability preservative (OSP),plasma finish (PF),immersion silver (IAg),electroless nickel / im
.. read more
Manufacturability and Reliability Screening of Lower Melting Point Pb-Free Alloys Containing Bi
This paper is the first of two papers discussing the Celestica/Honeywell Lower Melt Alloy program. The program explores the manufacturability and reliability for Pb-freethree Bi-containing allo
.. read more
Corrosion Resistance of Different PCB Surface Finishes in Harsh Environments
Corrosion resistance is becoming one of the most important topics in the electronics industry. Corrosion results in field
failures and huge losses,which annually total several billion U.S. doll
.. read more
The Application of Spherical Bend Testing to Predict Safe Working Manufacturing Process Strains
The increased temperatures associated with lead free processes have produced significant challenges for PWB laminates.
Newly developed laminates have different curing processes,are commonly fil
.. read more
Mechanical Shock Test Performance of SAC105 (Sn-1.0Ag-0.5Cu) and Sn-3.5Ag,BGA Components with SAC305 Solder Paste on NiAu and OSP Board Surface...
Many BGA and CSP component suppliers have begun shipment of components with a variety of second generation lead-free
solder ball alloys based on the improved mechanical shock resistance. Althou
.. read more
Nano Technology Improve Critical Printing Process
The challenges of successful solder printing in the High Volume / Low Mix cell phone environment,which is linked with the continuing trend to miniaturize electronic assemblies,requires a new ap
.. read more
Achieving High Reliability Low Cost Lead-Free SAC Solder Joints Via Mn Or Ce Doping
In this study,the reliabilities of low Ag SAC alloys doped with Mn or Ce (SACM or SACC) were evaluated under JEDEC drop,dynamic bending,thermal cycling,and cyclic bending test conditions agains
.. read more
Creep Corrosion of OSP and ImAg PWB Finishes
With increasing adoption of lead-free PWB surface finishes,along with increasing product deployments in more corrosive
environments,the electronics industry is observing increased occurrences o
.. read more
A Study of Solder Optimization Development for Portable Electronic Device
With increasing use of portable appliances such as PDA and cellular phone,changing environment of application requires higher solder joint reliability. The Cu-OSP process has been widely used f
.. read more
Lead Free Process Development with Thick Multilayer PCBA Density in Server Applications
Although the EU RoHS legislation restricts the use of lead in electronics equipment,many high-end multi layer server printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) continue to be built with lead unde
.. read more
Comparative Assessment of Electrochemical Migration on Printed Circuit Boards with Lead-Free and Tin-Lead Solders
Current leakage on a printed circuit board (PCB) can occur due to a reduction in surface insulation resistance (SIR) between adjacent conductors. This is frequently caused by electrochemical mi
.. read more
Broadband Printing: The New SMT Challenge
The Surface Mount Technology (SMT) industry has overcome many challenges in the last 30 years,since its introduction in the 1980’s. One recent challenge has been the lead-free assembly. People
.. read more
Hot Air Solder Leveling in the Lead-free Era
Although the advantages of Hot Air Solder Leveling (HASL) in providing the most robust solderable finish for printed circuit boards are well recognized,in the years leading up to the implementa
.. read more
Properties that are Important in Lead-Free Solders
The change to lead-free solders has forced the electronics industry to consider more than it ever has before what properties are important in a solder. When the tin-lead eutectic was the only s
.. read more
Final Finishes for High Temperature Applications: A Comparison of OSP and Immersion Silver Final Finish Coatings
With the increased use of lead-free alloys there has been interest in understanding the applications and limitations of final finish coatings for lead-free assembly processes. The higher temper
.. read more
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
.. read more
Effect of Design Variables on the Reliability of Lead Free Area Array Connectors
As the use of area array connectors has become more widespread in electronic assemblies,the need to evaluate their reliability has increased. There is,however,limited information on how best to
.. read more
The Path to Robust Electronics - Preventing Corrosion of PCB Assemblies
All things corrode,and the rate of corrosion among electronics devices is accelerating. Electronic devices are being used in more places than ever before. They are finding more uses,they're mor
.. read more
A Study of 0201’s and Tombstoning in Lead-Free Systems,Phase II Comparison of Final Finishes and Solder Paste Formulations
Tombstoning,the phenomena where a chip component stands up on one end during the reflow cycle,is well-documented and understood in tin-lead systems. It is reported to occur more frequently in l
.. read more
Solder Joint Reliability of Pb-free Sn-Ag-Cu Ball Grid Array (BGA) Components in Sn-Pb Assembly Process
For companies that choose to take the Pb-free exemption under the European Union’s RoHS Directive and continue to manufacture tin-lead (Sn-Pb) electronic products,there is a growing concern abo
.. read more
Yet More Analysis from the Alternate Finishes Task Group Report on Time,Temperature and Humidity Stress of Final Board Finish Solderability
The data from the IPC Alternate Finishes Task Group Report “Time,Temperature and Humidity Stress for Final Finish Board Solderability” has been analyzed in a greater depth than in the actual re
.. read more
THE EFFECT OF FILLING VIA-IN-PAD ON VOIDING RATES IN PWB ASSEMBLY FOR BGA COMPONENTS
The debate on the effect of voiding on BGA reliability has continued for years. Many PWB assemblers strive to minimize voiding,particularly with the advent of lead-free processing and in fine f
.. read more
Corrosion Resistance of PWB Final Finishes
As the electronic industry is moving to lead-free PWB final finishes and high density circuit boards,the widely used PWB finish,SnPb HASL,has to be replaced with a lead-free and coplanar PWB fi
.. read more
Performance of China Alloy SnAgCuCe in Reflow Soldering
Work on assisting China's Ministry of Information Industry (MII) to assess the performance of a solder paste using the China alloy Sn3.0Ag0.5Cu0.019Ce (SACCe) was completed. Two Indium fluxes w
.. read more
The New Lead Free Assembly Rework Solution Using Low Melting Alloys
This paper describes a new lead-free SMT rework process which avoids component overheating,reduces board warpage and cratering,and prevents adjacent components from thermal damage. In the repla
.. read more
Assessing the Reliability of New Connector Designs
With the combination of increased product complexity,increased frequencies and ever decreasing component sizes and
pitches designers are faced with the dilemma on how design their products in t
.. read more
On Solder Joints Reliability and Component Damage of Hand Soldered Lead-Free PTH and SMD Components
Due to the European legislations (RoHS and WEEE) consumer products need to be soldered with lead-free solders from the first of July 2006. Since several properties (physical,chemical,mechanical
.. read more
A Study of Implementing Lead free Soldering Process with Organic Solderability Preservative Coating In a High Volume Production Environment
As the global electronic industry marches toward the brave new world of environmentally conscious electronic manufacturing,lead free soldering has made some fundamental shifts in the processing
.. read more
Low Cost Lead Free Solution Evaluation for Electronic Consumer Applications
Lead products are no longer an option if you want to export to the EU market. RoHS regulations requiring the manufacture of
lead-free electronic products by July 2006 are pushing the industry t
.. read more