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Optimizing Cleaning Strategies for Advanced Packaging Technologies
The study will utilize various test vehicles with low standoff components, using both No-clean and Water-soluble solder formulations. Two aqueous-based cleaning agents will be evaluated, and cleanliness assessed through visual inspection, SIR, and IC testing following IPC standards.
Technical Paper
How To Prevent Mid-chip Solder Balls?
Is there a mathematical calculation that can be used to predict solder balling for a given package size?
Board Talk
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Master-Bond

Low Thermal Resistance Epoxy
Master Bond EP53TC is a thermally conductive, electrically insulating adhesive that combines good physical properties and the ability to transfer heat rapidly and effectively.
Master Bond
Reduction of Condensate Residues in the Reflow Process
Increased electronics manufacturing results in an increased amount of condensate residue. The problem is not only to meet the increased cleaning requirements with increasing production, it is much more the absence of knowledge about the condensate residue formation process and how this residue can be minimized and inhibited in its formation.
Technical Paper
Solder Performance and Reliability Assurance (SPRA) Project
The performance specification of solder requires that any solder being considered meet assembly requirements as well as the interconnects formed with the solder survive specified mechanical shock, thermal cycle, and vibrations environment conditions.
Technical Paper
Heterogenous Integration using Fan-out Wafer-level Packaging Technology
An overview of packages having multiple die along with double-sided build up layers will be presented. This technology can provide high module yields.
Technical Paper
Sponsor
Advanced-Interconnections

Introducing our new Board to Board Connectors
These new Board to Board Connectors feature pitch sizes from 0.50 mm to 1.00 mm with multi-pitch and custom pitch designs available. Designed for long-life applications and robust handling.
Advanced Interconnections Corp
How to Manage Material Outgassing in Reflow Oven
This study investigates the evaporation of chemicals during the reflow process from preheating until cooling. Different solder pastes are compared.
Technical Paper
The Best Storage Method to Protect Against Corrosion
Which storage method will better protect against corrosion, nitrogen or super dry? You want to do it in compliance with IPC 1602, which covers storage and handling of circuit boards.
Board Talk
Sponsor
Schunk

What are your economic depaneling needs?
Our depaneling machines are high-performance machines for single circuit boards with electronic components. The cutting principles are fast, the best quality.
SCHUNK
Hybrid Sintering for High-power Density Devices Aerospace Applications
This paper presents the results of a study aimed at developing high-power density devices for aerospace applications.
Technical Paper
Extending 3D MRS Sensor Technology to Address Challenging Applications
There is an increasing need for highly accurate 3D inspection and measurement capabilities for applications in SMT, semiconductor and metrology markets.
Technical Paper
High Performance Light and Moisture Dual Curable Encapsulant
This study is focused on liquid glop top encapsulants that are placed over the PCB components and wire bonds as a protective layer.
Technical Paper
Sponsor
Circuit-Technology-Center

Complete Engineering Changes Quickly Without Interrupting Production
PCB rework solutions for implementing engineering change orders, circuit modifications, component replacements, and design corrections quickly and accurately.
Circuit Technology Center
How to Set Up a Successful Blind Via Hole Fill DC Plating Process
Successful via fill plating requires a specific electrolyte; the copper concentration is as high 50 - 60 g/L copper with low sulfuric acid at 30 - 60 g/L.
Technical Paper
Risks Using Flux Only for Soldering BGAs
What are the risks using flux only versus solder paste for placing BGAs in a hybrid lead-free environment? Why would you only use flux, why not solder paste?
Board Talk
Sponsor
Glenbrook-Technologies

Scoring Big With Glenbrook's Real-Time X-Ray Inspection
Jewel Box 70T helps East/West Manufacturing ensure accurate assembly of complex boards, for a system delivering statistics in seconds. Read more
Glenbrook Technologies
Gooey Flux Residue Left Behind
After selective soldering connectors there is a small amount of no-clean flux residue left behind. How can I judge how much flux residue can be left behind?
Board Talk
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Viscom at SMTA Michigan & Ohio
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