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Tin: The Foundation Metal of Soldering
Tin: The Foundation Metal of Soldering
The vast majority of solders used in electronic assembly have, as their base metal, tin. There are some specialty gold solders, like gold-copper or gold-indium, indium based solders, and a few others that do not contain tin. Although these solders[…]
Created on: Apr 6, 2021
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The Labor Honeypot
The Labor Honeypot
I can't argue with Plexus' decision to locate factories where the labor is skilled and generally cheap. But I can't rationalize how Plexus' lofty goals of good corporate citizenship fit with Thailand's pattern of state-sponsored oppression. Continue reading →
Created on: Mar 31, 2021
Mar 31, 2021 -
SMT Assembly is an Optimization Process
SMT Assembly is an Optimization Process
Most solder paste specifications give good boundaries for all of these parameters, but typically some trial and error experiments will be needed when assembling a new PWB design that is not similar to past assemblies. Continue reading →
Created on: Mar 29, 2021
Mar 29, 2021
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