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Using DMAIC Methodology for MLP Reflow Process Optimization

The widely publicized and studied implementation of lead free solders has led to increased scrutiny on the solder joint formation for surface mount technology electronic components. During the .. 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

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

Liquid Photoresist and Soldermask Processing The Real Environmental Impact

Since the early days of PWBs,liquid photoresists and soldermasks have played indispensable roles in the manufacturing process. From the introduction of the original Kodak Photo Resist (KPR) and .. read more

Prisma - A Novel PCB Engineering Software

Prisma is a PCB-Engineering software developed by DYCONEX AG,Switzerland (manufacturer of PCBs). Compared to existing solutions on the market it allows for broad standardization of the process .. read more

Precision Coating Deposition Techniques for Conformal Coating Applications

Precise control of coating deposition is critical to the application of conformal coatings to selected areas of printed circuit board assemblies. The coating must be applied in a defined patter .. read more

The Advantages of Mildly Alkaline Immersion Silver as a Final Finish for Solderability

The immersion silver process has become the first choice of final finishing for many original equipment manufacturers (OEM) because of its shortened process flow,good conductivity,even depositi .. read more

“Lessons Learned from Seven Years Experience of Lead Free Wave Soldering”

Although in Europe and North America wave soldering is widely regarded as a process that is being rendered obsolete by reflow processes the proliferation of electronic circuitry has more than c .. read more

Wave Solder Process Optimization for Complex Electronic Assemblies: A Design of Experiments Approach

Numerous technical articles have dealt with machine parameters,and their effect on wave soldering of Printed Circuit Boards in the range of 40-93 mils and the typical 6 to 8 layers. This resear .. read more

Using DMAIC Methodology for MLP Reflow Process Optimization

The widely publicized and studied implementation of lead free solders has led to increased scrutiny on the solder joint formation for surface mount technology electronic components. During the .. 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

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

Liquid Photoresist and Soldermask Processing The Real Environmental Impact

Since the early days of PWBs,liquid photoresists and soldermasks have played indispensable roles in the manufacturing process. From the introduction of the original Kodak Photo Resist (KPR) and .. read more

Prisma - A Novel PCB Engineering Software

Prisma is a PCB-Engineering software developed by DYCONEX AG,Switzerland (manufacturer of PCBs). Compared to existing solutions on the market it allows for broad standardization of the process .. read more

Precision Coating Deposition Techniques for Conformal Coating Applications

Precise control of coating deposition is critical to the application of conformal coatings to selected areas of printed circuit board assemblies. The coating must be applied in a defined patter .. read more

The Advantages of Mildly Alkaline Immersion Silver as a Final Finish for Solderability

The immersion silver process has become the first choice of final finishing for many original equipment manufacturers (OEM) because of its shortened process flow,good conductivity,even depositi .. read more

“Lessons Learned from Seven Years Experience of Lead Free Wave Soldering”

Although in Europe and North America wave soldering is widely regarded as a process that is being rendered obsolete by reflow processes the proliferation of electronic circuitry has more than c .. read more

Wave Solder Process Optimization for Complex Electronic Assemblies: A Design of Experiments Approach

Numerous technical articles have dealt with machine parameters,and their effect on wave soldering of Printed Circuit Boards in the range of 40-93 mils and the typical 6 to 8 layers. This resear .. read more