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Panel Level Package (PLP) – Scaling up Fan-Out Packaging
The persistent push for electronics miniaturization calls for a different approach to make packages smaller, higher performance and lower cost. Fan-out (FO) packages are well suited to serve this market trend. Via interconnects between the chip and package RDL (redistribution layers) provide higher interconnect density and lower inductance.
Technical Paper
Low Temperature Solder-SMT Manufacturability and Quality Considerations
This paper focuses on establishing package warpage boundary conditions and identifying key process parameters for a successful LTS assembly.
Technical Paper
Sponsor
Manncorp

Catch Defects Before They Cost You
3D AOI analyzes true solder height, contour, and volume to expose defects 2D systems miss—reducing false calls, rework, and escapes on ultra-compact components.
Manncorp Inc.
Minimizing Printed Circuit Board Warpage in Assembly Process
The purpose of this paper is to present a cleaning process for difficult no-clean, lead-free and high temperature flux residues on reflowed PCBs.
Technical Paper
Why Uneven Conformal Coating?
We are experiencing an issue with our conformal coating. On matte finish boards the coating is vibrating away from some others and building up in others.
Board Talk
Selective Solder Paste Printing for BGA Components
Could we print paste only on the pads that have functional requirements? Could we skip printing on 50 or more of the interior pads since they serve no function? The Assembly Brother, Phil Zarrow and Jim Hall, discuss this topic and share their own experiences.
Board Talk
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Advanced-Interconnections

Need Improved Solder Joint Visibility?
Solder Peel-A-Way° Removable Terminal Carriers in place and peel the carrier away for complete solder joint visibility on both sides of the PCB. Watch a video to see it in action.
Advanced Interconnections Corp.
Addressing Low-Temperature Rework Concerns
This paper will detail the material properties and rework considerations of using a eutectic tin/bismuth solid wire and SAC305 flux cored wire in a rework setting.
Technical Paper
Reliability of Polymer Reinforcement and Solder Alloy Material Sets
This paper presents a comprehensive study focusing on new high-performance underfills and Edgebond materials aimed at improving the reliability of various commonly adopted BGAs.
Technical Paper
Sponsor
Indium-Corporation

The Industry Standard Solder Paste
Looking to Avoid the Void® and enhance SIR performance? Indium8.9HF is your proven, versatile and stable, no-clean, halogen-free, Pb-free solder paste solution.
Indium Corporation
Machine Learning-based Server Testing for Large-Scale PCB Manufacturing
This paper presents a Decision Tree based Machine Learning to streamline server testing and debugging processes within large-scale PCB manufacturing.
Technical Paper
PCB Manufacturability and Reliability for Fine Pitch PCB Server Boards
This paper assesss PCB vendor drill registration capability and will also evaluate PCB reliability using electrochemical migration and via reliability testing.
Technical Paper
What is the Suggested Humidity Level for Electronics Assembly?
I am aware of the suggested humidity level for an electronics assembly facility. Do the same limits apply within a 100,000 class clean room?
Board Talk
Sponsor
Plasmatreat-GmbH

Openair-Plasma for Semiconductor Manufacturing
Openair-Plasma for semicon-ductor production is an alternative to vacuum plasma. Typical apps are wire bonding, die bonding & pre-molding. Download here.
Plasmatreat GmbH
High Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue and Drop Shock Resistant Alloys
High-Ag, low-Ag: Which alloy fits best certain application? Here we present a report on the thermal and mechanical reliability of alloys.
Technical Paper
DRAM damage due to X-Ray Inspections Post PCB Assembly
This paper outlines several mitigation strategies for minimizing radiation dosage during X-ray inspections, particularly in the context of printed circuit boards (PCBs). One key observation is that the PCB itself acts as an effective shield, significantly reducing radiation exposure.
Technical Paper
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 Electronic Solutions
Understanding and Prediction of Bi Electromigration
This paper will review an effort to describe the expected microstructures in use case settings as well as a model to predict effective Bi boundary layer conditions created during current stress. The estimates will be compared with actual accelerated samples and the impacts of the current stress plus thermal aging on solder joint mechanical performance.
Technical Paper
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Aim-Solder

The Drawbacks of Internal Recycling Systems for Solder Dross
This paper examines the risks and hidden costs of in-house solder dross recycling, highlighting contamination, compliance, quality, safety, and economic challenges that often outweigh perceived savings.
AIM Solder
Glenbrook-Technologies
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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.
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