This article explores the history of bromine exclusion in solder fluxes, presents theories about the benefits that bromine can give to flux activity, and describes the development work at Heraeus which led to a high reliability, good wetting... ...

SMT adhesives are applied on PCB�s by dispensing (90 % of all manufacturers use this technique at the moment), printing and pin-transfer techniques...

Several application methods of printing SMT attachment adhesives are discussed...

Thick Film materials are evolving into passive elements of integrated components. The technology is producing less expensive, smaller, higher density, more reliable and better performing circuits and networks....

Performance tradeoffs are revealed and discussed in quest of the ultimate no clean solder paste ...

Intensified global competition underscores the need to bring domestic safety and performance requirements in line with international standards. ...

An FDDI bypass switch placed at strategic locations in the ring allows only the device at fault to be removed from the network. As a result, the integrity of the ring is preserved. ...

The surface topography affects its mating friction, corrosion resistance, the amount of precious metal required during plating, and its electrical properties. ...

A new soldering technology provides constant temperatures even when thermal loads and application time vary. This means that one variable of the process is brought under very tight control. ...

By allowing a form-and-fit sample to be quickly made from a computer model, stereolithography coupled with simultaneous engineering allows customers to see product models early in the design cycle. ...