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Over seven years ago, I put pen to paper to enumerate the top challenges needing to be overcome for a successful BGA rework. With the continued advancement of BGA technology, it’s time to apply … read more

Due to a lack of electrical components, problems with the supply chain, and rising raw material prices, there is increasing interest in recovering scarce components from damaged or outdated printed … read more

Your PCB must be where you do not want a tombstone. A surface-mount passive component, such as a resistor or capacitor, that partially lifts off a pa … read more

PCB rework is the process of making changes to or fixing flaws on a printed circuit board after it has already been produced or assembled. This may require anything from changing components to cleanin … read more

One of the most frequent causes of BGA repair and rework is that the tin solder balls, the "ball" in the ball grid array, lose reliability due to the board's typical heating cycle, which results in co … read more

Have you ever wondered if every operator is able to handle your BGA rework task flawlessly? Well, the answer is a resounding no. Not every operator knows the tricks and tips to get the BGA work cov … read more

Thousands of BGA components are discarded yearly due to flaws, damage, or incompatibilities. However, many discarded elect … read more

There was no generally accepted workmanship standard in the wire harness business before the creation of the IPC/WHMA A-620 standard. Because of this lack of standardization, wire harness manufacturer … read more