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This article deals with the occasional tendency of larger (and thinner) BGA components to warp during rework. The warping addressed here can cause bridging and shorts at the outer corners of the device during replacement. This problem can require more rework at the BGA site, which is surely no fun at all. It's generally understood that some minor distortion ...
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We have a case where a non-aerospace customer's board was repaired without prior authorization. It was for a class 3 assembly. Does it specify in an IPC document that customer approval is required for class 3 repairs?
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This is one of those things that drives people in this business mad. A very expensive and difficult board was successfully manufactured. All the electronic and environmental testing was completed, and the board entered service. Months later, the board began to perform erratically ...
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This research represents a step toward real-world implementation of robotic exoskeletons designed to help humans with walking and physically demanding work.
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"I have 40% of my portfolio invested in fire. I think it's the technology of the future."
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Trivia
List these inventions in chronological order: Paper Clip, Scotch Tape, Stapler
See the answer below.
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Quote of the Week
"Why join the navy if you can be a pirate?"
Steve Jobs
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