Modern electronics demand precision, speed, and zero-defect performance—and this starts with the factory behind every board. At PCBasic, our smart PCBA manufacturing system combines advanced SMT ...

Indium Corporation technical support engineer Carson Burt will deliver a technical presentation on solder paste best practices at the SMTA Empire Expo and Tech Forum, to be held October 1 in East ...

In the semiconductor industry, the outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) sector plays a pivotal role in the global technology landscape. As the backbone of electronic device manufacturing, ...

Getting the hang of through-hole soldering is tricky for those of us tinkering at home with our irons, spools, flux, and, sometimes, braids. It’s almost reassuring, then, to learn that through-hole ...

The “reverse hybrid” assembly process involves using SAC (Sn-Ag-Cu) solder paste in conjunction with BGA components that feature low-temperature solder (LTS) balls. The soldering is performed using a ...

In the world of electronics manufacturing, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines and Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) are fundamental elements that drive the production of modern electronic ...

Selecting the right paste requires an understanding of its properties. A solder paste’s viscosity and thixotropic properties influence its performance in different production environments. Viscosity ...

Elizabeth Norwood, Senior Chemist at MicroCare, LLC, further explores. Leftover flux residue can pose a variety of risks to PCBAs, including corrosion, signal interference, and even part failure. With ...