Feb 09, 2017 
Gen3 Systems to Present SIR Intercomparison to Validate the use of a Fine Pitch Pattern
FARNBOROUGH, UK ― February 2017 ― Gen3 Systems Limited, a specialist British manufacturer and distributor, is pleased to announce that its Chief Technology Officer Dr Chris Hunt will present the paper titled “SIR intercomparison to validate the use of fine pitch pattern” at the upcoming IPC APEX EXPO. The presentation will be held during the session titled “SIR/Flux Reliability” on Tuesday the 14th February between 15:30 – 17:00pm in location 4.
The work was organised under the auspices of the IEC with the following seven participating laboratories that took part from five countries: Alpha Assembly Solutions, Gen3 Systems, Hytek, National Physical Laboratory, Nihon Genma MFG. CO. Ltd, Robert Bosch, and Rockwell Collins. A key parameter of the SIR test is the comb pattern used and gap between the electrodes. The current B24 and B25 with their 500 and 318um gap patterns are not representative of fine pitch. It has been proposed to use a 200um pattern, and this paper validates the introduction of the 200um pattern. This will be important for characterisation of fine pitch components, where the susceptibility to corrosion is an issue. This continued work and development is sponsored by NPL, the National Physical Laboratory.
With experience in electronic interconnects, solders, conductive adhesives, PCB technology, coatings, reliability assessment (joint reliability, electrochemical corrosion), whisker mitigation, printed electronics, circular economy, smart textiles, Dr. Hunt is providing his expertise and innovative approach to continue to grow Gen3’s reputation as a technology leader.
For more information about Gen3 Systems, visit www.gen3systems.com.
About Gen3 Systems
Gen3 Systems Limited is a specialist British manufacturer and distributor of test and measurement equipment used to predict reliability and maintain quality in the production of electronic circuits. We are a small team of experts offering not only equipment and test services but also full customer training and consultancy services in specialist areas.
Gen3 Systems works closely with the world-renowned UK National Physical Laboratory (NPL) that helps with the development of new measurement techniques and equipment. We are engaged in international standards development through the BSi, IEC and IPC. Our combined knowledge and experience is also employed to provide training and advice to customers, along with a range of comprehensive in-house services for solderability, SIR and cleanliness testing.
