The Greatest Invention?
Folks, what is mankind's greatest invention? Some argue the wheel, or the printing press... I argue the smelting of copper. ...
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Rosin 101: The Critical Role of Rosin in Solder Paste Formulation and Enhancing Electronics Assembly Process Efficiency
A key ingredient that is critical to the solder paste formulation is rosin, which plays a significant role in enhancing the performance of the solder ...
Keep Your Solder Paste Cool!
Recently, I have been receiving many inquiries on the topic of keeping solder paste cool during the heat waves this summer. Here are a few tips t...
Improved IMC Growth Rate Calculator
Peter writes: Dear Dr. Ron, I am thrilled with your Excel® program to calculate IMC thickness as a function of time. However, I wanted to calculat...
Solder Paste is Not a Commodity
Folks, I was getting a little cabin fever, so I thought I would go for lunch at Simon Pearce. The ambiance there always relaxes and refreshes me. So, ...
Revolutionizing Electronics Assembly: The Future of Robotic Soldering
Explore the growing importance of robotic soldering in electronics assembly, addressing challenges such as miniaturization and cycle time demands. Dis...
Halide Free vs. Halogen Free: A Refresher
In this article, I'll outline the difference between halides and halogens in the context of both industry standards and general chemistry....
Metal TIMs 101 Chapter 1
Folks, Dr. Ron: For my next several posts, I would like to chat with Indium Corporation’s metal thermal interface materials (TIMs) Product Manag...
Acceleration Factor Correction
Folks, About a year ago, I posted on acceleration factors in temperature stress testing. I made a mistake with the exponent. Let's fix that....
Patty and The Professor 15th Anniversary
It is hard to imagine that it has been 15 years since “The Adventures of Patty and the Professor” debuted. It started with a few blog post...
Square vs Circular Apertures May Reduce Graping
Dear Dr. Ron, We are experiencing some graping on BGA solder joints. One of my colleagues said he heard that usingnbsp square versus our current round...
Conclusion to: Profits are Down. Could a Cheaper Solder Paste Have Caused it?
Folks, Let's see how Ivy University grad student Maria Gonzales is handling her assignment to find the lost profits a Liberty Elecronics&hell...