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Semi Quantitative Method for Assessing the Reworkability of Different Underfills

The choice and optimisation of underfills to maximise process productivity and end product performance has been widely studied,and generated numerous performance criteria,flow time cure schedul .. read more

Rework Challenges for Smart Phones and Tablets

Smart phones are complex,costly devices and therefore need to be reworked correctly the first time. In order to meet the ever-growing demand for performance,the complexity of mobile devices has .. read more

Advanced Rework Technology and Processes for Next Generation Large Area Arrays,01005,PoP and QFN Devices

BGA Rework is now largely mature,although new supplemental processes that provide improved process control such as Solder Paste Dipping and Non-Contact Site Cleaning can now be integrated into .. read more

Low Temperature SMT Process Implementation

Low Temperature Conversion •Substantial cost savings over regular processes •Savings can outweigh paste cost differences •Can be mechanically stronger if done right •Involves more than just cha .. read more

Copper Pad Dissolution and Microstructure Analysis of Reworked Plastic Grid Array Assemblies

An experimental study was conducted to examine the impact of rework processes on quality and reliability. In this study,676 IO plastic ball grid array packages were assembled with Sn3.0Ag0.5Cu .. read more

Qualification of PWBs Outsourced from Asia

The growth of portable wireless products and related consumer electronics is fueling a major outsourcing effort towards Asia. Most OEM (original equipment manufacturers) are partnering with CMs .. read more

Failure Analysis of Eutectic and Pb-Free Solder Alloys after High Stress Exposure

Failure analysis was performed on fourteen thermally cycled or vibration tested PDIP components from the JCAA-JG-PP Lead-Free Joint Test Project. The components differed in component finish,sol .. 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

Lead Free Assembly Qualification of Stacked MicroVia Boards

Beginning July 2006,the electronic industry will enter the age of lead –free assembly and products in Europe. The removal of lead from electronics brings massive changes for all companies in th .. read more

Optimization of Lead Free SMT Reflow & Rework Process Window

Elevated SMT reflow temperatures for Pb-free soldering are placing excessive thermal demands on certain families of electronic components. The High Density Package Users Group,HDPUG,Consortium .. read more

Optimization of Lead-Free Soldering Processes for Volume Manufacturing

In this paper,a comprehensive review is provided on the optimization of soldering processes (including reflow,wave soldering,and rework),for different component types,different PCB sizes and fi .. read more

Perspectives on Repaired Lead-Free Solder Joints

The use of lead-free (LF) solders as a replacement for traditional tin-lead (SnPb) solders in military and high reliability applications has a number of technical challenges unique to the indus .. read more

The Use of SAC Solder and Pb-Free Lead Materials in the Repair Scenario

Much work has been done involving the introduction of RoHS and WEEE Directives across the European Union and the world. Although the use of Pb is limited in new products and equipment,older Pb- .. read more

Qualification of ALIVH-G Boards for Handset Assembly

The trends of increased functionality and reduced size of portable wireless products,such as handsets; PDAs are demanding increased routing densities for printed circuit boards. The handheld wi .. read more

Qualification of Stacked Microvia Boards for Handset Assembly

The trends of increased functionality and reduced size of portable wireless products,such as handsets and PDAs,are demanding increased routing densities for printed circuit boards. The handheld .. read more

Investigation of the Manufacturing Challenges of 2577 I/O Flip Chip Ball Grid Arrays

Higher I/O Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) are high speed,high pin count,and high performance array packages. These BGAs are also more complex in structure than “standard” BGAs and are generally target .. read more

Finally! Practical Guidelines for Achieving Successful Lead-Free Assembly

With the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive in Europe outlawing lead from many electronic devices produced and imported in the EU by July 2006,as well as with foreign co .. read more

Real-Life Tin-Silver-Copper Alloy Processing

The world is stating to focus on tin-silver copper as the lead-free alloy of choice. This paper discusses the commercially available tin-silver-copper alloys and their processing and reliabilit .. read more

Semi Quantitative Method for Assessing the Reworkability of Different Underfills

The choice and optimisation of underfills to maximise process productivity and end product performance has been widely studied,and generated numerous performance criteria,flow time cure schedul .. read more

Rework Challenges for Smart Phones and Tablets

Smart phones are complex,costly devices and therefore need to be reworked correctly the first time. In order to meet the ever-growing demand for performance,the complexity of mobile devices has .. read more

Advanced Rework Technology and Processes for Next Generation Large Area Arrays,01005,PoP and QFN Devices

BGA Rework is now largely mature,although new supplemental processes that provide improved process control such as Solder Paste Dipping and Non-Contact Site Cleaning can now be integrated into .. read more

Low Temperature SMT Process Implementation

Low Temperature Conversion •Substantial cost savings over regular processes •Savings can outweigh paste cost differences •Can be mechanically stronger if done right •Involves more than just cha .. read more

Copper Pad Dissolution and Microstructure Analysis of Reworked Plastic Grid Array Assemblies

An experimental study was conducted to examine the impact of rework processes on quality and reliability. In this study,676 IO plastic ball grid array packages were assembled with Sn3.0Ag0.5Cu .. read more

Qualification of PWBs Outsourced from Asia

The growth of portable wireless products and related consumer electronics is fueling a major outsourcing effort towards Asia. Most OEM (original equipment manufacturers) are partnering with CMs .. read more

Failure Analysis of Eutectic and Pb-Free Solder Alloys after High Stress Exposure

Failure analysis was performed on fourteen thermally cycled or vibration tested PDIP components from the JCAA-JG-PP Lead-Free Joint Test Project. The components differed in component finish,sol .. 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

Lead Free Assembly Qualification of Stacked MicroVia Boards

Beginning July 2006,the electronic industry will enter the age of lead –free assembly and products in Europe. The removal of lead from electronics brings massive changes for all companies in th .. read more

Optimization of Lead Free SMT Reflow & Rework Process Window

Elevated SMT reflow temperatures for Pb-free soldering are placing excessive thermal demands on certain families of electronic components. The High Density Package Users Group,HDPUG,Consortium .. read more

Optimization of Lead-Free Soldering Processes for Volume Manufacturing

In this paper,a comprehensive review is provided on the optimization of soldering processes (including reflow,wave soldering,and rework),for different component types,different PCB sizes and fi .. read more

Perspectives on Repaired Lead-Free Solder Joints

The use of lead-free (LF) solders as a replacement for traditional tin-lead (SnPb) solders in military and high reliability applications has a number of technical challenges unique to the indus .. read more

The Use of SAC Solder and Pb-Free Lead Materials in the Repair Scenario

Much work has been done involving the introduction of RoHS and WEEE Directives across the European Union and the world. Although the use of Pb is limited in new products and equipment,older Pb- .. read more

Qualification of ALIVH-G Boards for Handset Assembly

The trends of increased functionality and reduced size of portable wireless products,such as handsets; PDAs are demanding increased routing densities for printed circuit boards. The handheld wi .. read more

Qualification of Stacked Microvia Boards for Handset Assembly

The trends of increased functionality and reduced size of portable wireless products,such as handsets and PDAs,are demanding increased routing densities for printed circuit boards. The handheld .. read more

Investigation of the Manufacturing Challenges of 2577 I/O Flip Chip Ball Grid Arrays

Higher I/O Ball Grid Arrays (BGAs) are high speed,high pin count,and high performance array packages. These BGAs are also more complex in structure than “standard” BGAs and are generally target .. read more

Finally! Practical Guidelines for Achieving Successful Lead-Free Assembly

With the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive in Europe outlawing lead from many electronic devices produced and imported in the EU by July 2006,as well as with foreign co .. read more

Real-Life Tin-Silver-Copper Alloy Processing

The world is stating to focus on tin-silver copper as the lead-free alloy of choice. This paper discusses the commercially available tin-silver-copper alloys and their processing and reliabilit .. read more