Tin Plated Components

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We recently ran into a situation where a SMT header with tin... - Mar 18, 2011 by BradB

Tyco had a good read on the shelf life of tin plating and th... - Mar 18, 2011 by bruce

Thanks I will check it out. ... - Mar 18, 2011 by BradB

BradB

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Tin Plated Components | 18 March, 2011

We recently ran into a situation where a SMT header with tin plated tails would not wet properly during reflow. Someone told us that tin plating has a shelf life and needs to be re-tinned after a length of time. I have not heard of that before. Does anyone have any experience or know any specifics regarding shelf life of tin plated components? Can anyone provide any references about this subject?

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bruce

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Tin Plated Components | 18 March, 2011

Tyco had a good read on the shelf life of tin plating and the different variables involved in determining it's shelf life.

http://www.tycoelectronics.com/documentation/whitepapers/pdf/Keeping_Tin_Solderable.pdf

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BradB

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Tin Plated Components | 18 March, 2011

Thanks I will check it out.

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