What Is Indium?
Being the Indium Corporation, we know what indium is, where it comes from, and how to use it. But sometimes we forget that not everyone is as im...
Bismuth
Solder Paste for Low Temperature and Pb-Free Applications
There are a lot of parameters to consider when choosing the right solder for your application: 1) The operational temperature of the final device p st...
First Visible Light LED Turns 50!
It is hard to believe, but 50 years ago, on October 9th, the first visible light LED was demonstrated by Nick Holonyak, Jr. of GE Advanced......
How Low is Low Temperature in Soldering?
Do you ever have a need for a “low temperature” solder (meaning an alloy that melts at less than 175C)? You may have delicate components t...
3 Advantages of Bismuth-Based Tabbing Ribbon for Solar Photovoltaic Assembly
After the report by Isofoton regarding reliability testing of Bi-based alloys for tabbing ribbon, the world learned that Bi-based alloys could survive...
Hand Soldering Recommendations for Solar Module Assembly
Here is a list of tricks to help you overcome the issues that can arise while hand soldering silicon-based solar cells (and other applications as well...
Solder Alloy Densities: Comparing Calculated to Actual
Folks, I have occasionally written on calculating solder alloy density, as there is surprisingly more interest than I thought there would be in ...
Lead Use on the Rise, Bismuth Supplies Secure: Solder Alloy Considerations
Based on a recent post I published regarding the use of bismuth (Bi) in solder alloys, John writes: “If Bismuth comes from the production o...
Bismuth Solder Alloy Follow On
Folks, A few people asked some questions after my last post on bismuth solders. Here they are:......
Has the Time Come for Tin-Bismuth Solders?
Folks, When the industry was preparing to transition to lead-free solders almost ten years ago (can it have been that......
Tin Whiskers found in NASA Study of Toyota Unintended Acceleration Issue
Folks, Many people responded to my recent post, In Search of Tin Whisker Fails in Lead-Free Soldering. A few pointed out that the rece...