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Novel Approach to Void Reduction Using Microflux Coated Solder Preforms for QFN/BTC Packages that Generate Heat

The requirement to reconsider traditional soldering methods is becoming more relevant as the demand for bottom terminated components (QFN/BTC) increases. Thermal pads under said components are .. read more

Assembly Challenges of Bottom Terminated Components

Bottom terminated component (BTC) assembly has rapidly increased in recent years. This type of package is attractive due to its low cost and good functional performance (improved signal speeds .. 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

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

Mass Reflow Assembly of 01005 Components

As the electronics assembly industry adjusts to building boards with 0201 components,the next level of shrinkage for chip components is just around the corner with the emergence of 01005s. A ke .. read more

Observations on the Influences of Various Parameters on Pb-free Solder Joint Appearance and Strength

A designed experiment evaluated the influence of several variables on visual appearance and strength of Pb-free solder joints. Components,with leads finished with nickel-palladium-gold (NiPdAu) .. read more

Achieving Sn/Pb Void Performance Utilizing Lead Free Solder Pastes

One of the reported problems in moving to lead free has been increased solder voiding. Current research indicates that paste formulation,reflow profile and board finish,when selected carefully, .. read more

Maximizing Lead Free Wetting

As lead free assembly is ramping up,wetting of lead free solder pastes is surfacing as the major paste performance tradeoff. Global efforts to significantly increase lead free wetting chemicall .. read more

Evaluation of Two Novel Lead-Free Surface Finishes

Two new electrolytically plated lead-free surface finishes,satin bright tin on nickel and palladium-cobalt on nickel followed by gold flash coating,are evaluated for their wettability,bond stre .. read more

Novel Approach to Void Reduction Using Microflux Coated Solder Preforms for QFN/BTC Packages that Generate Heat

The requirement to reconsider traditional soldering methods is becoming more relevant as the demand for bottom terminated components (QFN/BTC) increases. Thermal pads under said components are .. read more

Assembly Challenges of Bottom Terminated Components

Bottom terminated component (BTC) assembly has rapidly increased in recent years. This type of package is attractive due to its low cost and good functional performance (improved signal speeds .. 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

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

Mass Reflow Assembly of 01005 Components

As the electronics assembly industry adjusts to building boards with 0201 components,the next level of shrinkage for chip components is just around the corner with the emergence of 01005s. A ke .. read more

Observations on the Influences of Various Parameters on Pb-free Solder Joint Appearance and Strength

A designed experiment evaluated the influence of several variables on visual appearance and strength of Pb-free solder joints. Components,with leads finished with nickel-palladium-gold (NiPdAu) .. read more

Achieving Sn/Pb Void Performance Utilizing Lead Free Solder Pastes

One of the reported problems in moving to lead free has been increased solder voiding. Current research indicates that paste formulation,reflow profile and board finish,when selected carefully, .. read more

Maximizing Lead Free Wetting

As lead free assembly is ramping up,wetting of lead free solder pastes is surfacing as the major paste performance tradeoff. Global efforts to significantly increase lead free wetting chemicall .. read more

Evaluation of Two Novel Lead-Free Surface Finishes

Two new electrolytically plated lead-free surface finishes,satin bright tin on nickel and palladium-cobalt on nickel followed by gold flash coating,are evaluated for their wettability,bond stre .. read more