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Beyond ECM Additional Reasons for Cleaning Circuit Assemblies
The level of importance of a clean circuit assembly has been demoted. How did the cleanliness of circuit assemblies, once required, get shoved aside?
Technical Paper
A Near-Eutectic Sn-Bi Low-Temp Alloy with Thermal Fatigue Resistance
This study reports a new near-eutectic Sn-Bi-based low-temperature solder alloy (Bi+) which can reflow between 165°C and 190°C.
Technical Paper
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Zestron

Defluxing Ultra-Fine Pitch CoW Devices? Read This.
DI water falls short on copper pillar packages. Get proven cleaning parameters for CoW devices with <25μm pitch in our white paper.
ZESTRON Americas
High Speed Transmission Characteristics on RDL Interposer
This paper presents the demonstration of RDL interposers with fine pitch firing and low loss dielectric layers.
Technical Paper
Removing Warpage from PCBAs
We have populated boards with components on both sides that are warped. Components are varied height. What methods can we use to flatten them? Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall, The Assembly Brothers, discuss their recommendations.
Board Talk
Predicting Mid-Chip Solder Balling
Is there a calculation that can be used to predict solder balling? We would like to design our stencil apertures to ensure no mid-chip solder balls. The Assembly Brothers, Jim Hall and Phil Zarrow, discuss design suggestions to prevent solder balling.
Board Talk
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Viscom-SE

vCONNECT: Your Next Level of Digital Connectivity
Discover vCONNECT: Analyze inspection data, monitor machine performance, predict maintenance needs, store data securely and access AI tools and the latest Viscom News.
Viscom SE
Assembly and Reliability of a Novel High Density Dual Row MaxQFP
The paper focuses on all aspects of SMT assembly of the MaxQFP. The robustness of the assembly in automotive type board-level thermal cycling will be demonstrated.
Technical Paper
Enhance the Shock Performance of Ultra-Large BGA Components
A study on the rubber standoffs and gaskets. The effectiveness of rubber standoffs and rubber gaskets as shock/vibration mitigation have been evaluated.
Technical Paper
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
Not All Things Are Created Equal - OSP and Cleaning Chemistries
To better understand OSP and de-flux interactions, a study of OSP with four different de-flux cleaning chemistries is discussed.
Technical Paper
Complex Board Design Induced Solder Separation Failure
The study elaborates the parameters with the solder separation failure per board design configuration, and also provides the potential solution to mitigate the failure. An in-depth analysis on the solder joint microstructure utilizing Electron-backscattered diffraction (EBSD) supports the test results leading to the mechanism associated with the solder separation failure.
Technical Paper
Vapor Phase and Backward Compatibility
We use lead-free solder paste with a melting point of 217 degrees C, along with 230 degree C Galden. We have a new project that uses tin-lead solder. The Assembly Brothers, Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall, offer their suggestions.
Board Talk
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Master-Bond

Silver Filled Electrically Conductive Epoxy
Master Bond EP3HTSDA-2Med is a silver filled adhesive system with high electrical and thermal conductivity that passes ISO 10993-5 for cytotoxicity.
Master Bond
The Next Generation of Si-Interposers
This paper explores the next generation of silicon interposers, focusing on the technical advantages of using thicker interposers[1] with larger TSVs, specifically 50μm in diameter and 300μm in length. These larger TSVs offer several benefits, including enhanced electrical interconnectivity.
Technical Paper
Solid-State Diffusion between Rolled Cu and Electroplated Matte-Sn System
This study focusses on the IMC phase growth in rolled Cu- electroplated Sn system during the temperature range from 398K to 473K.
Technical Paper
Sponsor
Summit-Interconnect

The Battle for Space Superiority Has Begun
The next conflict may begin in orbit. Learn why resilient space systems and advanced manufacturing matter more than ever.
Summit Interconnect
A.I. Deployment in Verification Tool for Inspection Equipment
AI has been deployed in the verification tool with studies conducted to compare the effectiveness and efficiency of the tool versus human operation.
Technical Paper
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Copper Stud & CTE Nano Tech Underfill
AIT's proven flip-chip and BGA multi-level underfills offer both 18 ppm/°C copper CTE matching fine-pitch & nano-pitch with 10 µm & 0.3 µm respective cut-off particles.
AI Technology, Inc.
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BEST-Inc.

Unlock the Potential of Salvaged Devices
Component harvesting is a reliable method of electronic component reclamation, reducing e-waste and ensuring economic reuse for automated assembly.
BEST Inc.
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