Alpha UP78 OSP problem

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Has anyone experienced problems lately with excess flux re... - May 11, 2004 by

Nope, haven't heard anything. I'd check your reflow profile,... - May 11, 2004 by PeteC

What is the problem with "too much residue"? How much resid... - May 11, 2004 by davef

When you say "very old" do you mean it's discontinued? My... - May 12, 2004 by M. F. Roe

Yes, old not obsolete. I believe it may be Alpha's first no-... - May 12, 2004 by PeteC

Melissa

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Alpha UP78 OSP problem | 11 May, 2004

Has anyone experienced problems lately with excess flux residue left on the board after reflow when using Alpha UP78 OSP paste? We are getting a component failure that the designers are blaming on too much residue.

Thanks

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PeteC

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Alpha UP78 OSP problem | 11 May, 2004

Nope, haven't heard anything. I'd check your reflow profile, contact Alpha. Also, UP78 is a very old solderpaste product. I would consider switching to one of their newer products.

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davef

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Alpha UP78 OSP problem | 11 May, 2004

What is the problem with "too much residue"? How much residue is acceptable?

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M. F. Roe

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Alpha UP78 OSP problem | 12 May, 2004

When you say "very old" do you mean it's discontinued? My supplier is telling me they still sell it.

In this case, the residue is pooling up and clogging up a switch. That's what we are considering too much.

Thanks.