Solder Charge Grid Array: Advancements In The Technology Of Surface Mount Area Array Solder Joint Attachment

by: Jim Hines, Adam Stanczak, David Decker, Theeraphong Kanjanupathum; Molex, Samtec, Celestica

Surface mount area arrays (SMAA) have been in existence for decades and are increasingly becoming more important as printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies become further complex with package miniaturization and density. Although the PCB space savings afforded with SMAA solder joint technology is advantageous and necessary it is also extremely important that the solder joints formed when using SMAA technology are reliable and robust... read article »

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