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Hello, Can some body tell me the Constitution of solder pas... - Apr 18, 2001 by �ngelo Marques

The Preamble to the Constitution goes something like this: ... - Apr 18, 2001 by Michael Parker

Hi Mr. Parker, Let me continue... "We, the people of E... - Apr 18, 2001 by

Yins are bad, this guy's serious. Generally, solder paste... - Apr 18, 2001 by davef

To this Guy`s Author: Michael Parker Author: Dreamsniper ... - Apr 19, 2001 by �ngelo Marques

Dave- I knew I could count on you to give the straight fa... - Apr 19, 2001 by Michael Parker

Activators get jiggy wit flux????? Dave, Could you define ... - Apr 19, 2001 by Boca

You appear to spending too much time watching "Survivor" and... - Apr 19, 2001 by davef

Yup, you're right about "Survivor" and Jimbos. Thanks, fo... - Apr 20, 2001 by Boca

�ngelo Marques

#6004

Solder Paste | 18 April, 2001

Hello, Can some body tell me the Constitution of solder paste and the function of these components in the solder?

Tanks in advance Marques

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Michael Parker

#6005

Solder Paste | 18 April, 2001

The Preamble to the Constitution goes something like this:

We, the people, in order to make a more perfect termination...

sorry, couldn't resist!!!

Yor velcome

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Dreamsniper

#6006

Solder Paste | 18 April, 2001

Hi Mr. Parker,

Let me continue...

"We, the people of Electronics Manufacturing Industry, in order to make a more perfect termination and to be able to produce a reliable interconnect, do solemnly swear that from this day onwards we will be using solder paste for our Surface Mount Electronics Products.....

hahahaha....sorry...can't resist too.

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davef

#6007

Solder Paste | 18 April, 2001

Yins are bad, this guy's serious.

Generally, solder pastes are comprised of: 90% solder powder, 5% flux, 4% solvents, and 1% activators [by weight]. Where: * Solder powder, when reflowed, is a metal bonding agent that mechanically and electrically connects components to the board. * Flux is a chemically-active compound which, when heated, removes minor surface oxidation, minimizes oxidation of the basis metal, and promotes the formation of an intermetallic layer between solder and basis metal. * Solvents dissolve the flux and promote the cleaning action of the flux. * Activators get jiggy wit flux.

Having said that, every solder paste is different. Get more specific information from the solder paste MSDS at the manufacturers' [eg, kester, alpha, etc] sites.

There is a fairly extensive "terms and definitions" in the SMTnet Library.

ANSI/J-STD-005 "Requirements for Soldering Pastes" is the industry definition for these materials. You can find it at http://ipc.org

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�ngelo Marques

#6011

Solder Paste | 19 April, 2001

To this Guy`s Author: Michael Parker Author: Dreamsniper

Caso pretendam falar a serio enviem um e-mail pessoal e deixem o forum em paz, caso contrario deixem trabalhar quem gosta.

sorry, couldn't resist!!!

To: Mr. Dave F Thank`s for your help.

Sincerely Marques

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Michael Parker

#6016

Solder Paste | 19 April, 2001

Dave-

I knew I could count on you to give the straight facts, as usual. All the more reason for me to practice a bit of license. Although, Dreamsniper said it better.

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Boca

#6022

Solder Paste | 19 April, 2001

Activators get jiggy wit flux????? Dave, Could you define 'jiggy' for those of us who are among the culturally challenged?

Boca

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davef

#6023

Solder Paste | 19 April, 2001

You appear to spending too much time watching "Survivor" and too little down at Jimbo's

I'm not sure "Gettin' Jiggy Wit Flux" translates well. My first recollection of jiggy is ...

Will Smith "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It"

Bring it. Whoo! Unh, unh, unh, unh Hoo cah cah Hah hah, hah hah [mimicking bass line] Bicka bicka bow bow bow, bicka bow bow bump bump What, what, what, what Hah hah hah hah Unh,

on your mark ready set let's go dance floor pro I know you know I go psycho when my new joint hit just can't sit gotta get jiggy wit it umm that's it now honey honey come ride D-K-N-Y all up in my eye you gotta Prada bag with alot a stuff in it give it to your friend let's spin everybody lookin' at me glancin' the kid wishin they was dancin' the jig here with this handsome kid ciga-cigar right from Cuba-Cubaaaaa I just bite it it's for the look I don't light it illway the an-may on the ance-day oor-flay give it up jiggy make it feel like foreplay yo, my car-de-o is infinite ha ha big willie style's all in it

Chorus:

gettin jiggy wit it na na na na na na na na na na na nana gettin jiggy wit it (repeat 4x)

http://maxpages.com/gentledragon3/Gettin_Jiggy_Wit_It

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000002C3C

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Boca

#6030

Solder Paste | 20 April, 2001

Yup, you're right about "Survivor" and Jimbos.

Thanks, for the cultural update tho.

Boca

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