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News Release from: Phoenix Contact | Subject: THR technology
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 25 November 2003
Manual explains through-hole reflow
Rapid developments in PCB manufacturing technology and the future evolution of new EU directives on lead free processing has prompted Phoenix Contact to publish a technical manual on THR technology.
The rapid developments in PCB manufacturing technology and the future evolution of new EU directives on lead free processing has prompted Phoenix Contact to publish a technical manual on through-hole reflow (THR) technology The 36-page A5 pocket size manual, designed in full colour, covers key topics including comparisons of different production methods, the integration of THR in the SMT process and a step by step implementation guide
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 20 Aug 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Suitability of components, PCB layout, tape-on-reel packaging and the use of pick and place machines are also explained, as is the standard temperature profile to DIN EN61760-1.
In addition, soldering evaluation criteria in accordance to IPC-A-610C are covered for the THR process and its impact on reliability and quality inspection of the final product.
Phoenix Contact has also included details on the time and cost savings benefits of using the software design tool Combicon Select available from the company's website.
Primarily created for PCB designers, the manual is equally of benefit to production engineers involved in process development and contract manufacturers working with companies involved in these future developments.
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