Circuit Board Rework and Repair Services
Component Tinning and Reballing
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July 29, 2021
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Ball Grid Array rework is one of the most challenging procedures performed at assembly facilities and repair depots worldwide. Doing it right depends in large part on the skills and knowledge of the rework technician. That's why we say that BGA rework is mostly science, with a big slice of art thrown in! Procedures for BGA rework are well-defined and long-established, but there are six common mistakes. These mistakes can be costly, leading to ...
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We assembled a batch of PCBs using a water soluble paste that was beyond the expiration date. After cleaning we are seeing a white powder residue. Do you think it is because the paste used was beyond the expiration date, or is it likely to be ...
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We've all seen and read the news stories in the last year about how the worldwide pandemic has disrupted supply chains, causing product delays and shortages in many industries. Salvaging or harvesting valuable and hard-to-find components from scrap, obsolete or unneeded printed circuit assemblies is a viable option many companies are contemplating to help bridge the supply gap.
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Millions are spent every year on the care and handling of circuit assemblies. Nevertheless, to the frustration of everyone involved, handling damage occurs. Boards, components, and assemblies are dropped, bumped, nicked, and dinged with annoying regularity. Not long ago we were presented with ...
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Upgrades are boosting the accuracy of the most powerful global satellite positioning systems from several meters to a few centimeters ...
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