Contamination, Defects, Whiskers
These programs cover problems and solutions associated with contamination, defects, tin whiskers and more.
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Void Reduction in Bottom Terminated Components Using Vacuum Assist
Void Reduction in Bottom Terminated Components Using Vacuum Assist
Paper offers results of void experiments using an in-line convection reflow oven and three types of bottom terminated components.
Analysis Lab

Risk and Solution for No-Clean Flux Not Dried Under Components
Risk and Solution for No-Clean Flux Not Dried Under Components
In this work, a new halogen-free no-clean SnAgCu solder paste, 33-76-1, has been developed.
Production Floor

Corrosion and Contaminant Diffusion Multi-Physics Model
Corrosion and Contaminant Diffusion Multi-Physics Model
Models for copper interconnect degradation are needed for life prediction modeling to ensure 10-year, 100,000 mile reliability for automotive applications.
Analysis Lab

We Bake, But Still Have Delamination, Why?
We Bake, But Still Have Delamination, Why?
When our PCBs are wave soldered and then pass through reflow most had issues with delamination. Where should we look to solve this?
Board Talk

Understanding Creep Corrosion Field Fails
Understanding Creep Corrosion Field Fails
Dendrites, Electrochemical Migration and parasitic leakage, can be caused by process related contamination. This paper explores aspects of the creep corrosion chemical reaction.
Analysis Lab

Last Will and Testament of the BGA Void
Last Will and Testament of the BGA Void
This paper investigates the impact of voids in BGA and CSP components using thermal cycle testing per the IPC specification for tin-lead solder alloys.
Analysis Lab

Characterization of Solder Defects in Package on Package
Characterization of Solder Defects in Package on Package
This paper is part of series of studies on X-Ray inspection technology to quantify solder defects in BGA balls.
Analysis Lab

Pad Cratering Susceptibility Testing with Acoustic Emission
Pad Cratering Susceptibility Testing with Acoustic Emission
In this study, 6 laminates were subjected to four-point bend testing. Acoustic emission sensors were used to monitor pad cratering during the bend test.
Analysis Lab

What Causes Board Delamination?
What Causes Board Delamination?
We are experiencing delamination on printed circuit boards, is there a way to determine that this is caused by moisture or some other defect? Jim Hall and Phil Zarrow, The Assembly Brothers, answer this question and share their own experiences.
Board Talk

Novel Approaches for Minimizing Pad Cratering
Novel Approaches for Minimizing Pad Cratering
Pad cratering is laminate fracturing under the copper pads of a surface mount component. Two novel approaches to minimize pad cratering are presented.
Production Floor