Pick, Place, Podcast meetup at IPC Apex Expo
Exciting news for all our podcast listeners! The Pick, Place, Podcast is thrilled to announce a special meetup event at the upcoming IPC APEX EXPO 2024.
Similar to our discussion on ESD a few episodes back, moisture is also a "silent killer" for many electronic components. In this episode, we talk about what kind of damage moisture can cause in components, what precautions we take in the factory when working with moisture-sensitive devices, the different levels of moisture sensitivity, and measures you should take at home to protect your MSDs. Chris also has an excellent pet peeve related to public bathroom doors.
Show links:
Complimentary digital download of the ANSI-S20.20-2014 spec
PC Handling Moisture-Sensitive Devices
Non-reversible humidity indicator cards
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020E Preview
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033D Preview
Exciting news for all our podcast listeners! The Pick, Place, Podcast is thrilled to announce a special meetup event at the upcoming IPC APEX EXPO 2024.
Our prototyping factory floor is undergoing an epic transformation! In our quest to deliver ultra quick-turn, affordable, high-quality circuit boards, we're doubling our floor space to embark on an era of expansion.
The debate between washing and not washing PCBs post-assembly is a topic ripe with misconceptions. Adding to the complexity is the revolutionary role of no-clean flux, which has reshaped perceptions and practices within the industry. A deeper dive into instances where customers might mistakenly believe they need to wash their boards, despite it being unnecessary, can illuminate common pitfalls and help clarify best practices.