Practical suggestions for solder preform design
Have you ever found yourself knowing where you want to go, but not sure how to get there? This can be frustrating and time......
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Introducing the next generation of flux coatings for solder preforms
Solder joint voiding is tough to deal with. When attaching components, such as power amplifiers/transistors or QFNs, the larger the footprint the...
NanoFoil®: Protecting electronic components everywhere!
We have all seen the action movies where the hero drops in at the last minute to save the day against insurmountable odds. NanoFoil® is like...
The Magic of Engineered Solders
Engineered solders are solders that can make a HUGE difference with your thermal management, IGBT, die-attach, medical device, hermetic sealing, or co...
Void Reduction in Solder Joints
It is often said that a chain is only as strong as it weakest link, the same can be true for a series of......
Practical Suggestions for Solder Preform Design and Implementation
Have you ever found yourself knowing where you want to go, but not sure how to get there? This can be frustrating and time consuming......
Options for Attaching Power Amplifiers: Soldering & Thermal Management
Power amplifiers and transistors come in many shapes and sizes. The performance requirements vary as well. Attaching them can be a critical aspect of ...
Temperature Driven Applications for Fusible Alloys
Considering a fusible alloy as a solution really starts with the applications temperature profile. When cooking a turkey (pop-up timer) ...
Surface Preparation for Flux-less Reflow – The Solution
I can’t promise that every gold-indium or copper-indium soldering process can work without a flux, but there are tricks to give you a better cha...
The Reel Challenge
Tape and Reel Tape and Reel has been on my mind a lot lately. Staying on top of this preform packaging trend is important. Whether we’re looking...
Flux coated preforms are like a snowball….
For those of us who grew up in colder climates, snowball fights were a right of passage. As a child I fell victim......