National Semiconductor Realizes Industry Value
In a recent interview, National Semiconductor CEO and Chairman Brian Halla......
Bismuth Solders
When you think of solders, you generally think of tin, lead, copper, silver. But have you ever considered bismuth? Bismuth as a pure metal...
Solder Paste Dipping for PoP and Rework
What’s the difference between Package-on-Package (PoP) / BGA rework solder paste, and solder paste designed for SMT? ......
Thermal Issues Uncovered in MacBook Air Overheating
Courtest of: apple.com Before I read this recent article about the MacBook Air, I envied those who were able to purchase one of......
Step 2 to Consider When Designing a Trouble-Free Solder Joint
Once you have an understanding of the type of solder needed for an application, (a hard solder such as AuSn for reflow temperatures above 125&d...
Indium Supply and Sustainability
In many of the meetings I have had with customers or potential customers of indium material, I have been asked about the world supply of...
Pb-free Thermocouple Fix
A set of wires prepared for connection Properly joined thermocouple wires ......
A Package-on-Package “How To”
A new tutorial on assembling package-on-package components is available. Click here for the PoP Guide and other application......
Surface Tension Affects Capillary Underfills
After discussing flux removal (which is usually a precursor to underfilling) it is only natural to discuss capillary underfilling. span......
Verify Flip Chip Cleaning
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