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The Relationship between Reflow Soldering Processes and Power Consumption
SMT Magazine
Report about a study that focused on optimization of the reflow process to meet material specifications and still produce a quality solder interconnect. The study also characterized the power required to achieve the optimized process.  
(added on 07-Nov-2004)   

Profile Planner
ECD
Profile Planner is an Excel Workbook Application that allows you to match Solder Paste specifications and Oven specifications. 
(added on 24-Oct-2004)   

THE QUICK POCKET REFERENCE FOR SOLDER ASSEMBLY
AIM
This is a condensed pocket reference designed to help the production line engineer assess his/her assembly problems. The content focuses on SMT, through-hole, hand soldering, and testing. 
(added on 15-Aug-2004)   

Optimizing Reflow of 0201s
Assembly Magazine
When assembling boards with 0201s, the right process parameters can make a big difference in yield. 
(added on 07-Aug-2004)   

A Code Of Practice for Thermal Profiling Electronic Assemblies
Some recommendations about thermal profiling of soldering processes, generated by a joint industry-DTI funded research programme led by the National Physical Laboratory and several companies. 
(added on 04-May-2004)   

 

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Wave & Reflow Soldering Troubleshooting Chart
SMTnet / Speedline Technologies
Quickly find the most likely causes to soldering problems. 
(added on 27-Jul-2003)   


Thermal Profiling in Reflow Soldering
Article about thermal profiling of reflow ovens. 


STEP BY STEP SMT SOLDERING: Reducing Soldering Defects
Loctite
Article about reflow soldering and how it is influenced by the solder paste, including a description of Phased Reflow Alloys that may be used to prevent tombstoning.  
(added on 14-Aug-2003)   


REFLOW SOLDER PROFILE DEVELOPMENT
Guidelines for achieving the desired shape in each of the four zones of a solder profile 


Bob Willis Guide to Solder Spots - A New Plague in Manufacture ?
Bob Willis Homepage
Introduction to solder spots, a problem in modern reflow assembly or in fact any process that involves solder paste. 


Solder Balls
Amtech Solder Products, Inc
Discussion about the two types of solderballs, why they are formed and what can be done to prevent them. 


ROBUST REFLOW PROFILE DESIGN
 


Reflow Soldering F.A.Q.'s
Bob Willis Homepage
Find the answers to some frequently asked questions about reflow soldering. 


Reflow Profile Optimization
SMT Magazine
A generic profile is a solid place to start; however, it must be modified to achieve optimum solderability and the fewest defects for a given assembly. 
(added on 28-Sep-2003)   


The Benefits of a Ramp-to-Spike Reflow Profile
How a RTS profile can improve and simplify your reflow soldering process. 


Troubleshooting Knotty PC Assembly Problems
Amtech Solder Products, Inc
Short discussion about troubleshooting the assembly process when soldering results get out of control. 


Bringing, and keeping, machine soldering under control
Article about thermal profiling of reflow ovens, focussing on ECD's equipment 


Nitrogen in reflow
 


A Study on the Effect of Nitrogen Reflow Soldering in a Lead-free Process
SMT in Focus
How solder wetting is affected by changing reflow temperature profile parameters and atmosphere. 
(added on 04-Oct-2003)   


Horizontal Convection 'across the board'
SMT Magazine
Explanation of 'Horizonal Convection' technology whereby in contrast to conventional ovens the air stream is directed parallel to the board's surface to promote uniformity of heating.  
(added on 09-Feb-2003)   


N2 Inerting for Reflow of Lead-free Solders
Advanced Packaging
Article about the effects of nitrogen on reflow soldering results in lead-free assembly.  
(added on 15-Nov-2003)   


REFLOW SOLDERING
SMT in Focus
Very good introduction to the reflow soldering process. 
(added on 31-Jan-2004)   


Reflow soldering
Electronic Production
Electronics Production Magazine does not exist anymore, but their extremely usefull online-encyclopedia is still available from SMTinfo.net. This part gives an introduction to reflow soldering.  


Reflow Profiling
Electronic Production
Electronics Production Magazine does not exist anymore, but their extremely usefull online-encyclopedia is still available from SMTinfo.net. This part gives an introduction to reflowsoldering.  


Mounting of Surface Mount Components
National Semiconductor
General introduction to the SMT assembly process 
(added on 06-Mar-2004)   


Solder Preforms in Circuits Assembly
Circuits Assembly
This articles gives some ideas on how machine placeable preforms can be used to locally increase solder fillets. 
(added on 11-Apr-2004)   


A Code Of Practice for Thermal Profiling Electronic Assemblies
Some recommendations about thermal profiling of soldering processes, generated by a joint industry-DTI funded research programme led by the National Physical Laboratory and several companies. 
(added on 04-May-2004)   


Optimizing Reflow of 0201s
Assembly Magazine
When assembling boards with 0201s, the right process parameters can make a big difference in yield. 
(added on 07-Aug-2004)   


THE QUICK POCKET REFERENCE FOR SOLDER ASSEMBLY
AIM
This is a condensed pocket reference designed to help the production line engineer assess his/her assembly problems. The content focuses on SMT, through-hole, hand soldering, and testing. 
(added on 15-Aug-2004)   


Profile Planner
ECD
Profile Planner is an Excel Workbook Application that allows you to match Solder Paste specifications and Oven specifications. 
(added on 24-Oct-2004)   


The Relationship between Reflow Soldering Processes and Power Consumption
SMT Magazine
Report about a study that focused on optimization of the reflow process to meet material specifications and still produce a quality solder interconnect. The study also characterized the power required to achieve the optimized process.  
(added on 07-Nov-2004)   


 


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