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Reduced Oxide Soldering Activation (ROSA)

Featured Article

Reduced Oxide Soldering Activation (ROSA)

American Competitiveness Institute / EMPF

Credit/Source: Sam Pepe

ROSA is a surface restoration technique that removes hard to reduce species like metal oxides or sulfides. At the time of its development, the focus was on solderability and compliance to environmental regulations. Industry trends and regulatory changes as a result of the Montreal Protocol were the driver for much of the concern over environmental compliance. The result was an increase in the development of no-clean and water soluble fluxes and the removal of halogenated cleaning chemistries...

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Featured Auction

Celestica Mexico & Canada / Siemens VDO Automotive Corporation

DoveBid

Sale Type: Online Auction

Sale Open: 08 August 2007 3:00 AM (PDT)

Location of Assets: Mexico, Canada & USA

DoveBid

Well Maintained PCB Assembly and Surface Mount Equipment

Surplus to the ongoing needs of Celestica in Monterrey, MX and Toronto, CN. Surplus to the ongoing needs of Siemens VDO Automotive in Huntsville, AL

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Featured Software

ProntoTEST-FIXTURE

UNISOFT

Rich Larue

FREE Trial Download

Unisoft

In minutes Unisoft ProntoTEST-FIXTURE software translates CAD and Bill of Materials (BOM) files into real reference designators, netlists, X/Y component pin geometries, values, tolerances, part numbers, etc. This data is then used by Test Engineers to program their ATE (Genrad ".ckt", Teradyne "ipl", Hewlett Packard "board & board x/y"), MDA, and flying probe test equipment and design the "Bed of Nails" test fixtures. ProntoTEST-FIXTURE is reasonably priced and available for rental or purchase.

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Featured Software

Lead-Free (SAC Alloy) 0603 Placement

BEST, INC

Bob Wettermann

Best Inc

BEST Instructors have put to video demonstrations of common hand soldering skills. These are not designed to be in place of live one on one training where repetitive skills and subsequent one on one feedback is given. Rather they are quick refreshers designed to be viewed if a specific skill has not been practiced in a while.

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Forum

J-STD-001 Par 4.2.2 Temperature and Humidity

Posted by RFredericks

Has anyone ever successfully verified adequate ESD control at 30% relative humidity to satisfy the J-STD-001 requirement? I need to be able to satisfy auditors with the solution...»»

SMT adhesive suggestions?

Posted by Dback

We are looking into switching SMT adhesives, because of the lead time with our current supplier. So if you are using one that you would recommend, please let me know.... »»

PC Board Marking

Posted by pete

What process / equipment have you found to best mark Revision levels / date codes and such onto small areas on PC Boards?... »»

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Design for Testability and for Built-in Self Test

Seminar/Course | A.T.E. Solutions, Inc.

Mon, July 23, 2007 | Boston, MA, USA

You will learn all aspects of Design for Testability, from what it is, why you might need it, why someone would object to it, and what it can and cannot accomplish.... »»

Hands-On PLC Training Workshop

Seminar/Course | Business Industrial Network

Wed, July 25, 2007 | Microsoft Building, Saint Louis, MO, USA

You will receive hands on training with the lap top using RS Logix and your pick of the PLC5, or a SLC500 or a Micrologix PLC... »»

STENCIL Technology and Design Workshop

Seminar/Course | Photo Stencil

Fri, July 27, 2007 | Photo Stencil Facility, Colorado Springs, CO, USA

In this workshop you will have access to information on stencil printing performance and how stencil technology and design influences stencil printing performance... »»

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Career Center

Jobs:

Process Technician

Elite Personnel Inc

Columbus, OH, USA

Minimum of 5 years experience processing and mold setting on Cincinnati Milacron Injection Molding Machines...»»

Sr. Test Engineer

The Test Connection, Inc

Owings Mills, MD, USA

The candidate would participate in product design phase reviews and interfaces with customers in supporting testability...»»

SMT Equipment Sales

Manncorp

Willow Grove, PA, USA

A proven communicator, who may lack sales experience, but compensates by being success driven...»»

Resumes:

GenRad In-Circuit Test Engineer

Desired Field: Maintenance...

Philippines

In-Circuit Test and Functional Test Fixture and Jigs local fabricator, and customers support on all ICT related issues...»»

Electronics Engineer

Desired Field: Engineering

Tijuana, Mexico

7 years of experience in Manufacturing procesess and New Products Introduction of comercial and military SMT...»»

SMT Engineer

Desired Field: Engineering, Production

Mentor, OH, USA

6 years of experience in electronics. I know how to program, operate, maintain, setup SMT machines...»»


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Industry Associations

SMTA

SMTA - Surface Mount Technology Association is a non-profit international association of companies and individuals (totalling 4,000) involved in all aspects of advanced electronics assembly, surface mount and related technologies. Membership Info

SMTA Certification for SMT Processes and Six Sigma Green Belt

Bookstore

Next Event: Capital SMTA Vendor Show


IPC

IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries is a US-based trade association dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its nearly 2,600 member companies which represent all facets of the electronic interconnection industry, including design, printed wiring board manufacturing and electronics assembly. Membership Info

Standards & Publications

Online Store

Next Event: Designer Certification (CID) Workshop & Exam

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