SMART GROUP - PPM Monitoring
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PPM AVERAGES
Solder Paste Printing:
Component Placement:
Reflow Soldering:
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SOT89 transistors are often found to reflow and lift on one side leaving one termination unsoldered. The most common cause is excessive solder paste on the centre termination. As the centre pad is also level with the base printing a full aperture of paste causes parts to seesaw back and forth. Always reduce the paste print aperture in this region to avoid the rock and roll.

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For further information on PPM Monitoring and this SMART Group initiative, contact:
Bob Willis -
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