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May 21, 2013
The Effects of Flux Residues on Reliability
The Effects of Flux Residues on Reliability
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What is Causing Oxidation?
What is Causing Oxidation?
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Corrosive Driven Whisker Growth in SAC305
Corrosive Driven Whisker Growth in SAC305
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Sticky Residue Under Low Clearance Parts
Sticky Residue Under Low Clearance Parts
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Issues with Circuit Boards Exposed to Rain
Issues with Circuit Boards Exposed to Rain
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Lead-Free Solder Contaminated with Lead
Lead-Free Solder Contaminated with Lead
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Are Gloves Required for PCB Handling?
Are Gloves Required for PCB Handling?
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Tombstone Chip Caps Revisited
Tombstone Chip Caps Revisited
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Effects of Tin and Copper on Tin Whisker Formation
Effects of Tin and Copper on Tin Whisker Formation
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Impact of Dust on PCB Assembly Reliability
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Pad Cratering Evaluation of PCBs
Pad Cratering Evaluation of PCBs
This paper reviews major publications and research reports with regard to pad cratering on various PCB materials.
Authored By:
Dongji Xie, Ph.D.
Dongkai Shangguan, Ph.D.
FLEXTRONICS, San Jose, CA

Helmut Kroener
Multek, Schongau, Germany
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