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June 24, 2026 |
Can you reliably fix a broken corner on a circuit board? Do you consider reballing ball grid array (BGA) components to be a reliable procedure? Should you attempt to repair a damaged plated hole with an inner layer connection? Your opinion and experiences with issues such as these are important since the reliability of most circuit board repair and rework procedures is a matter of industry consensus. So, how do you know if a rework procedure will produce a reliable result?
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This month's featured guide highlights the micro blasting method for removing conformal coatings and solder mask from printed circuit boards. Using a controlled micro-abrasive blasting system, technicians can precisely remove coating materials from targeted areas while minimizing damage to surrounding circuitry. The guide covers proper masking techniques, equipment setup, static control precautions, and inspection methods to ensure reliable and repeatable results.
Guide of the Month |
This month's featured guide highlights the micro blasting method for removing conformal coatings and solder mask from printed circuit boards. Using a controlled micro-abrasive blasting system, technicians can precisely remove coating materials from targeted areas while minimizing damage to surrounding circuitry. The guide covers proper masking techniques, equipment setup, static control precautions, and inspection methods to ensure reliable and repeatable results.
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What do you do when a flash memory SD card containing photos of the President of the United States and your client in the White House breaks into pieces, leaving you holding one of the tiny microchips? The answer probably won't surprise you: Take a deep breath and remain calm. Remaining calm may not provide you with a practical benefit. It will, however, afford you just enough time to mull over how completely screwed you might be.
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Cartoon of the Day
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"As a compromise, you can keep your job but we'll send your paycheck overseas."
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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Trivia
What phrase is said to be the most often printed warning in the history of the printed word?
See the answer below.
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Quote of the Week
"The last 10% it takes to launch something takes as much energy as the first 90%."
Rob Kalin, Etsy founder |
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