Newsletter: January 25, 2010

Rework for Pad and Component Mismatch

It's a wonder pad to part size mismatch doesn't happen more often, considering the thousands and thousands of opportunities for failure on many assemblies.

No matter, when it does happen it can cause a board to be un-usable, and try as hard as we might to read a solution into the IPC specs, it's not always simple.

Through the artwork design phase of this circuit board, there was an error in the pad layout. What should have been two individual pads ...
Rebuilding the Foundation: Base Material Damage

You're holding a board with base material damage - the board is beyond repair, right? Think again.

All too often, valuable circuit boards are scrapped due to base material damage. Actually, boards with base material damage can be reliably repaired. Knowing how to repair base material damage, rather than scrapping valuable circuit boards may indeed make a significant impact on a company's bottom line ...
Multi-Pin Connector Removal and Replacement

Armed with a methodical approach and the right procedure, even reworking a large multi-pin connector can be safely conquered.

Consider a typical scenario where a project is already overdue and you learn that a 150-pin connector needs to be replaced. Desoldering the connector one pin at a time using vacuum desoldering tools just won't cut it.

Quickly removing and replacing a large multi-pin connector seems a daunting task, but it really isn't ...
About Us
Circuit Technology Center continues to be recognized as the country's most innovative specialist in circuit board repair and rework.

With the advancement of today's modern circuit board technology, it is more important than ever to have specialists available to help you at a moment's notice.

Our mission is simple. Save you money, save you time, and make your company more profitable.

Jeff Ferry, President
Peter Vigneau, VP/GM
Andy Price, Sales/Marketing Manager


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