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You've just been given a board with a shorted BGA site. If management decides the board is worth salvaging, there's only one thing to do: remove the BGA component, clean the site, paste the site, and replace the BGA. You've done this many times before, but as anyone who has attempted BGA removal and replacement knows, BGA rework at any level can be finicky and challenging. Yes, it is complicated enough, but the challenge is magnified in this case as this BGA component has 2600 balls at a 1.0 mm pitch ...
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How long can we leave solder paste on a stencil without any activity, wiping, etc.?
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Circuit Technology Center now operates six cutting-edge Hentec Odyssey 1325 robotic hot solder dip (RHSD) systems. These state-of-the-art machines are purpose-built for precision component-level modifications, offering unmatched performance in tin whisker mitigation, gold removal, and lead reconditioning.
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Anyone familiar with high-frequency and microwave-printed circuits understands the sensitive design considerations each requires. Occasionally, you may need to reduce the width of a circuit or conductor when a pad or conductor violates space requirements. This type of modification is ...
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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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"I have a confession. I bought the treadmill to cover a stain on the carpet."
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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Trivia
Which two elements do you combine to produce brass?
See the answer below.
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Quote of the Week
"The only place where success comes before work is in a dictionary."
Vidal Sassoon
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