Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Solder joints",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Soldering system has the power to save energy from
OK International, which we summarised at the time by saying "Fixed temperature system varies power to match the thermal demand of the device being soldered".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release High-temperature ADC for automotive and military from
Linear Technology Corp: "The LTC2246H is a 25Msample/s 14bit analogue to digital convertor for high-temperature high-reliability data acquisition systems".
In November 2007, we covered the news from National Physical Laboratory
- take a look at X-ray fluorescence under the microscope
which says: "Study examines the suitability of XRF systems for materials assessment in RoHS compliance and tin-whisker mitigation schemes".
Take a look also at the news release from Sensor Products, Pressure film boosts capacitor reliability,
as well as Microscope eases PCB inspection from Vision Engineering,
and Optical switch outperforms mechanical versions from EAO.
See also:
Compliant pin connectors handle tough applications
(September 2007)
Onanon's innovations in compliant pin technology are made possible by its highly automated, close-tolerance milling manufacture
Resistors keep cool onboard
(August 2007)
Low-value resistors feature a novel open-air 'flow-through' design that keeps the resistor's 'hot spot' safely off the PC board and allows air to circulate around it
Preconditioning for component Pb conversion
(August 2007)
Joel Deutsch and Michael Baker explain how proper preconditioning allows older ICs and semiconductor devices to be converted to become RoHS compliant
DVD divulges solder reliability studies
(July 2007)
A new DVD available free of charge from Agilent Technologies provides the results of the latest industry study on defect levels
AOI system saves space on the desktop
(July 2007)
Small-footprint desktop AOI system supports comprehensive inspection of PCBs, including SMT and THT components, reflow and wave solder joints and solder paste
Resistors are made for automated assembly
(June 2007)
Power resistors offer the user the ability to use true vacuum pick place heads for automatic placement
Rework system wins Asian recognition
(May 2007)
OK International is celebrating success at this year's EM Asia Innovation Awards
Audit service to test compliance with RoHS
(May 2007)
A new RoHS Reliability assessment service combines the strengths of an expert UK consultant and an independent laboratory report to assist manufacturers to become compliant with the directive
X-ray system boasts twice the throughput
(April 2007)
3D X-ray inspection system reduces customers' manufacturing conversion costs without compromising defect-detection capability
Push-push SIM card socket is 2mm high
(April 2007)
The SIMS60 2mm-high push-push SIM card socket, for GSM11.11 or the latest 3G USIM standard, has 6 or 8-pin options and is available in tape-and-reel packaging for automated high volume production
Soldering and reliability in the spotlight
(April 2007)
Dr Ning-Cheng Lee will lecture on metallurgical fundamentals and optimal processes at the International Conference on Soldering and Reliability in Toronto
Radial-lead capacitors answer HV demands
(April 2007)
High-voltage radial-lead capacitors extend to 5kV, and custom designs for specialist applications up to 10kV can be supplied
Cored wire solder is lead free
(March 2007)
Synthetic polymer technology cored wire solder delivers excellent wetting, bright solder joints and clear, noncorrosive residues
Benchtop AOI system speeds board throughput
(February 2007)
Benchtop automated optical inspection system provides the highest defect coverage available from any benchtop solution
X-ray images detect structural board defects
(February 2007)
Automated X-ray inspection system offers advanced capability to inspect solder joints and critical hidden features found in electronic assemblies and PCBs
Soldering system expands lead-free capabilities
(February 2007)
Remploy Electronics has installed a new lead-free wave-soldering system at its Barking manufacturing facility
Workshop on circuit board failure analysis
(February 2007)
Soldertec Global and Bob Willis, of EPS, will be holding a one-day practical failure analysis workshop on Tuesday 28th March 2007
Lead-free intrusive reflow to be explained
(January 2007)
Photo Stencil will present a paper and exhibit at the upcoming IPC Printed Circuits Expo, APEX and Designers Summit
Open air resistors feature longer thermal path
(December 2006)
IRC's power current sense resistors are expected to gain wide acceptance in the worldwide market as a result of increased thermal management capabilities
Jumper cables top a million
(November 2006)
Quadrant, the Hertfordshire based manufacturer of coaxial and multicore cable assemblies has manufactured its millionth copper corrugated jumper cable
Nitrogen generator improves solder quality
(October 2006)
Challenger Solutions has installed a nitrogen generator from Domnick Hunter as part of a new selective soldering system
Di Maio brings lead-free experience
(October 2006)
National Physical Laboratory's Electronics Interconnection Group has been strengthened with the recruitment of Dr Davide Di Maio
Analyser takes RoHS testing into the field
(October 2006)
Portable analyser can rapidly identify and analyse individual electronic components for RoHS compliance that until now could only be analysed with stationary benchtop equipment
RoHS beyond the fear factor
(August 2006)
There is more to RoHS than compliance and exemption, writes Terry McManus of Tekdata Interconnections
Power inductors cut down on resistance
(August 2006)
Flat-coil power inductors have low DC resistance and high saturation current in a low-profile self-leaded surface-mount package
Solderability or soldering ability
(July 2006)
Gen3 Systems has called attention to the need for manufacturers to draw a clear distinction between solderability and soldering ability
Compact computed tomography X-ray system
(July 2006)
Contax has announced the availability of the Nanotom, a new, compact high resolution computed tomography (CT) X-ray analysis system
Report details experience at Nepcon
(July 2006)
Smart Group with support from Leadout, a European Lead-Free Research Project, has launched the Lead-Free Experience 4 Report, from the practical work carried out at the recent Nepcon Electronics Show
Networks replace up to 16 discrete components
(July 2006)
Thick-film-on-ceramic resistor-capacitor chip networks replace up to 16 discrete components using just 50% of the PC board space, with no need for diode protection
Wirewound resistors are getting smaller
(July 2006)
Ohmite has launched its smallest SMD wirewound resistor yet with the introduction of the 2010 BB package
Spectrometer removes compliance risks
(June 2006)
The Fischer XAN spectrometer is being used by companies such as RS Components and Technetix for RoHS compliance screening
Radial lead capacitors are RoHS compliant
(June 2006)
All standard ranges of radial lead capacitors are now available with tin terminations, in place of the traditional tin-lead terminations on the leads
Soldering system evolves for Pb-free challenge
(June 2006)
Two new upgrades from OK International put its successful PS-800 hand soldering system at the forefront in lead-free hand soldering
Nitrogen generators boost lead-free reliability
(June 2006)
Soldering in nitrogen greatly improves joint quality when using lead-free solder by removing the possibility of oxidisation which can weaken joints and result in unreliable connections