| Grainy or Dull Solder |
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| Written by Paul Lotosky | |||
| Monday, 01 March 2010 00:00 | |||
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Contamination or poor heat are likely culprits.Grainy or dull solder is defined as a rough solder surface with small, gritty projections protruding through the top, or a non-shiny surface that shows no signs of chemical attack.
Other things to look for in the process:
Other things to look for with the assembly:
Thing to look for with the bare board:
Thing to look for with the board design:
Paul Lotosky is global director - customer technical support at Cookson Electronics
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| Last Updated on Tuesday, 09 March 2010 11:52 |
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