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Analysis of Pull Force Test Results for Crimped Connections

Crimped electrical contact reliability is controlled through strict manufacturing processes and verifications, including pull force testing. Cable and wire harness assemblies’ standards prov .. read more

Low Temperature Alloy Development for Electronics Assembly

New Low Temp. Alloys were developed,through elemental additions,to improve mechanical strength,fatigue life and drop shock resistance. •Effect of these elemental additions on the new alloys was .. read more

Exploring the High Temperature Reliability Limits for Silicone Adhesives

The thermal stability of silicone polymers,fluids and resins has been well documented and studied extensively. The high temperature performance of silicone adhesives and sealants used for elect .. read more

Polyphenylene Ether Macromonomers. XI. Use in Non-Epoxy Printed Wiring Boards

The continuous progression toward portable,high frequency microelectronic systems has placed high demands on material performance,notably low dielectric constants (Dk),low loss tangent (Df),low .. read more

Reliable Acid Copper Plating for Metallization of PCB

Copper plating is widely used in the electronic industry for fabrication of electronic devices. It is particularly useful for fabrication of printed circuit boards and semiconductors. Copper is .. read more

3 Steps to Successful Solder Paste Selection

Choosing a solder paste can make or break an assembly process. By choosing the right solder paste for the application,you will achieve the highest process consistency and solder joint quality. .. read more

A Compliant and Creep Resistant SAC-Al(Ni) Alloy

Addition of Al into SAC alloys reduces the number of hard Ag3Sn and Cu6Sn5 IMC particles,and forms larger,softer non-stoichiometric AlAg and AlCu particles. This results in a significant reduct .. read more

A Compliant and Creep Resistant SAC-Al (Ni) Alloy

Addition of Al into SAC alloys reduces the number of hard Ag3Sn and Cu6Sn5 IMC particles,and forms larger,softer non-stoichiometric AlAg and AlCu particles. This results in a significant reduct .. read more

Low Temperature Characteristics of Silicones

Silicones are often used to protect electronic applications designed for cold environments. The low temperature flexibility of silicones is well recognized,but not as well understood. While the .. read more

Parylene as a Suppressant for Tin Whiskers Growth on Printed Circuit Boards

With the implementation of RoHS directives,pure tin plating is replacing lead in the tin-alloy used in the printed circuit boards and other worldwide electronics. Although use of tin provides a .. read more

Microstructure and Properties of Sn-Pb Solder Joints with Sn-Bi Finished Components

For this study,researchers from the University of Toronto produced samples of Sn-Pb solder,with additions of bismuth, solidified at controlled cooling rates. The microstructure of the various B .. 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

Novel Polyimide Build-up Material for Fine-line Fabrication

We have developed a new thermosetting polyimide build-up material for high performance build-up PWBs,which can mount high speed CPUs with high I/O numbers. These PWBs meet the following require .. read more

Analysis of Pull Force Test Results for Crimped Connections

Crimped electrical contact reliability is controlled through strict manufacturing processes and verifications, including pull force testing. Cable and wire harness assemblies’ standards prov .. read more

Low Temperature Alloy Development for Electronics Assembly

New Low Temp. Alloys were developed,through elemental additions,to improve mechanical strength,fatigue life and drop shock resistance. •Effect of these elemental additions on the new alloys was .. read more

Exploring the High Temperature Reliability Limits for Silicone Adhesives

The thermal stability of silicone polymers,fluids and resins has been well documented and studied extensively. The high temperature performance of silicone adhesives and sealants used for elect .. read more

Polyphenylene Ether Macromonomers. XI. Use in Non-Epoxy Printed Wiring Boards

The continuous progression toward portable,high frequency microelectronic systems has placed high demands on material performance,notably low dielectric constants (Dk),low loss tangent (Df),low .. read more

Reliable Acid Copper Plating for Metallization of PCB

Copper plating is widely used in the electronic industry for fabrication of electronic devices. It is particularly useful for fabrication of printed circuit boards and semiconductors. Copper is .. read more

3 Steps to Successful Solder Paste Selection

Choosing a solder paste can make or break an assembly process. By choosing the right solder paste for the application,you will achieve the highest process consistency and solder joint quality. .. read more

A Compliant and Creep Resistant SAC-Al(Ni) Alloy

Addition of Al into SAC alloys reduces the number of hard Ag3Sn and Cu6Sn5 IMC particles,and forms larger,softer non-stoichiometric AlAg and AlCu particles. This results in a significant reduct .. read more

A Compliant and Creep Resistant SAC-Al (Ni) Alloy

Addition of Al into SAC alloys reduces the number of hard Ag3Sn and Cu6Sn5 IMC particles,and forms larger,softer non-stoichiometric AlAg and AlCu particles. This results in a significant reduct .. read more

Low Temperature Characteristics of Silicones

Silicones are often used to protect electronic applications designed for cold environments. The low temperature flexibility of silicones is well recognized,but not as well understood. While the .. read more

Parylene as a Suppressant for Tin Whiskers Growth on Printed Circuit Boards

With the implementation of RoHS directives,pure tin plating is replacing lead in the tin-alloy used in the printed circuit boards and other worldwide electronics. Although use of tin provides a .. read more

Microstructure and Properties of Sn-Pb Solder Joints with Sn-Bi Finished Components

For this study,researchers from the University of Toronto produced samples of Sn-Pb solder,with additions of bismuth, solidified at controlled cooling rates. The microstructure of the various B .. 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

Novel Polyimide Build-up Material for Fine-line Fabrication

We have developed a new thermosetting polyimide build-up material for high performance build-up PWBs,which can mount high speed CPUs with high I/O numbers. These PWBs meet the following require .. read more