This study investigates failures in solder joints of Ball Grid Array (BGA) components using destructive techniques such as cross-section, dye and pry, and chemical etching with metallographic reagents ...

Soldering drawbridge effect, also known as Tombstone Effect or Manhattan drawbridge, is a common assembly defect in surface mount technology (SMT). It is characterised by chip passive components (such ...

The growing complexity of printed circuit boards demands not only technical dexterity but also a rigorous adherence to internationally recognised practices that leave no room for improvisation. As ...

Through the Florida Atlantic Workforce Alliance grant, provided by Governor Ron DeSantis as part of a 30-million-dollar initiative to support workforce development, CareerSource Brevard offers free ...

A fundamental course on Hand Soldering and a practical workshop on ESD and Electronic Assembly was held on 13 February at the Department of Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering, University of ...

In the rapidly evolving electronics manufacturing industry, staying abreast of the latest standards and techniques is crucial for professionals aiming to ensure the quality and reliability of their ...

Abstract: The IPC J-STD-001H [figure 1], an evolution of its predecessors, sets forth criteria for electronic assemblies with a keen focus on soldering materials, methods, and verification, thereby ...

Since its debut in 2002, the A-620 standard has become the most important process, materials and inspection document in the wire processing industry. As a result, it has been updated several times to ...

BESTInc. is a company that boasts of highly trained and certified IPC soldering technicians who are focused on helping clients become successful in their PCB rework and repair requirements. They do so ...

Are you planning to buy a new soldering system, equipment, or robot for printed circuit board assembly in your manufacturing unit? Here is a quick look at recent features—just what you want to know ...