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Consider a typical scenario where a project is already overdue and you learn that a 150-pin connector needs to be replaced. Desoldering the connector one pin at a time using vacuum desoldering tools just won't cut it. Quickly removing and replacing a large multi-pin connector seems a daunting task, but it really isn't. Here's how it can be done. The solution, and likely the best method, is to reflow all the solder joints at once using a solder fountain ...
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If we use a no-clean solder paste for SMT, is it acceptable to use a water-soluble solder wire for subsequent processes, soldering through hole components by hand, not touching up the original SMT ...
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Watch a short video that shows our robotic BGA component reballing capabilities. Our high-reliability BGA Reballing service can quickly rework BGA components that require reballing. Our tinning or re-tinning services are used to change the metallic finish of component leads or pads, most commonly to change leads or pads with a lead-free solder finish to a leaded solder finish for tin whisker elimination ...
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Anyone familiar with high-frequency and microwave printed circuits understands the sensitive design considerations each requires. Occasionally, you may encounter the need to reduce a circuit or conductor width when a pad or conductor is violating space requirements. This type of modification is an extremely delicate ...
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Coherent laser ranging, most importantly frequency-modulated continuous-wave LiDAR, is where the laser is set up to emit linear optical frequency chirps. However, a different principle where the laser is set up to emit ...
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Trivia
What kind of poisoning is known as plumbism?
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"The man who has no imagination has no wings."
Muhammad Ali
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