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is it all right to reflow a BGA using a rework station but w... - Nov 09, 2001 by

Sure, it�s fine to use the proper amount of flux and no sold... - Nov 09, 2001 by davef

I concur with Dave.....I have done this often with little fa... - Nov 09, 2001 by CAL

steven

#18126

BGA rework | 9 November, 2001

is it all right to reflow a BGA using a rework station but without applying a layer of solder paste on pcb. the diameter of the solder ball is 0.75 and the pitch is 1.5mm.

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davef

#18134

BGA rework | 9 November, 2001

Sure, it�s fine to use the proper amount of flux and no solder when reworking BGA.

Recognize that these new solder connections have less metal and a lower standoff than similar BGA solder connections that have not been reworked. This undoubtedly will reduce the reliability of your product, somewhat.

The issue of "the proper amount of flux" is critical. We, on SMTnet, have discussed controlling the application of paste flux when replacing BGA in previous threads. Using liquid flux is even more difficult to control than paste flux. Either way, if you put-down and leave excessive NC flux on your board, it is as risky as leaving water soluable flux on the board.

One final note: Some companies, including Motorola, do not reball and reuse BGA in shippable products. One line of thought on this is that reworked BGA see too many thermal cycles to be reliable.

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CAL

#18137

BGA rework | 9 November, 2001

I concur with Dave.....I have done this often with little fall out. After rework reflow we would x-ray just to ensure an acceptable joint structure. Just for curiosity sakes....are you removing a defective BGA and replacing with a good one? Site prep is key.

On a side issue we would also do BGA component solderabilty testing with a rework station.

Cal Manncorp.com

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