Alternate Lead-Free Tabbing Alloys for Solar Module Assembly
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Indium Alloy
SMT Reflow Process Window: Solder Paste Maximum Slope vs. Ramp (or Average) Rate
Included in a solder paste‘s Product Data Sheet, among other things, are general guidelines which aid the customer in designing a...
Bismuth Solder Alloy Follow On
Folks, A few people asked some questions after my last post on bismuth solders. Here they are:......
Options for Attaching Power Amplifiers: Soldering & Thermal Management
Power amplifiers and transistors come in many shapes and sizes. The performance requirements vary as well. Attaching them can be a critical aspect of ...
Has the Time Come for Tin-Bismuth Solders?
Folks, When the industry was preparing to transition to lead-free solders almost ten years ago (can it have been that......
The Future of Solar Module Assembly: An Interview with Indium's Jon Major
Jon major recently joined the Indium Corporation as a Product Manager for Solar back-end assembly products. I greeted him with this impromptu int...
Join Me at SMTAI at the Disney World Dolphin Sept 26-27
Folks, I will be at SMTAI (Surface Mount Technology Association International) September 26 and 27, 2010. I chair a session on A...
Gallium Solder Alloys: Questions & Answers
I’ve received numerous questions about using gallium liquid metal alloys, so thought I’d present some of my answers for all. The cus...
Think Like a 12 Year Old
Did you ever hear the expression, “think like a 12-year-old”? Meaning a 12-year-old has enough learning to address a problem but not...
There've Been Some Changes Made
When was the last time you were in your favorite store and headed toward your favorite aisle only to find that they have rearranged everything? ...
Soldering 101 CTE Mismatch
The Northeast USA (as well as other parts of the country) have been experiencing quite a warm summer. And, if walking out into the humidity wasn...