The Economics of Electronic Component Salvage and Reuse
This paper explores the economic and environmental benefits of reclaiming high-value components. It outlines key recovery steps and demonstrates how reuse reduces costs, conserves energy, and supports sustainability goals.
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Keys to Component Lead Tinning Success
This paper explores the challenges and best practices of component tinning, emphasizing temperature control, flux selection, and soldering techniques. It offers practical guidance to help professionals ensure reliable tinning and maintain component integrity.
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Essential Practices for Gold Mitigation of Electronic Components
This paper examines the critical issue of gold embrittlement, a significant reliability concern in electronics. The paper explores various essential practices to mitigate the use of gold using the robotic hot solder dipping (RHSD) process.
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The Essential Guide for High-Reliability BGA Component Re-balling
This paper outlines best practices and challenges in reballing Ball Grid Array (BGA) components. It covers techniques, alignment, solder ball selection, and thermal profiling to ensure reliable connections in BGA rework and reuse.
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Avoiding the 6 Most Common Mistakes in BGA Rework
This paper identifies six common mistakes in BGA rework and offers guidance to avoid them. By addressing these issues, technicians can improve yield, reduce rework cycles, and achieve more consistent, cost-effective results in assembly and repair.
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10 Essential Rules for Circuit Board Jumper Wires
This paper outlines ten essential rules for attaching and routing jumper wires in circuit board assemblies. It emphasizes best practices to ensure secure, organized, and reliable connections that meet industry standards for quality and performance.
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Critical Considerations for Tin Whisker Mitigation
This paper analyzes the risks posed by tin whiskers in electronics and outlines key mitigation strategies. It explores factors influencing whisker growth and reviews techniques like alloying, coatings, and reinforcement to prevent failures.
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