This standard establishes the requirements for timely customer notification of changes to electronic products and associated processes.
More info on the J-STD-046 product page of the IPC portal.
QFN components
QFN components are part of the BTC (= Bottom Termination Component) style components. They have their connections only at the bottom of the package. QFN is the abbreviation of Quad Flat No Lead, meaning it [...]
Almit, a long-standing loyal partner of PIEK´s
Just like PIEK Almit has a long history. Starting in Japan in 1956 Almit pioneered in the field of soldering wire. The company really took off thanks to monumental technical innovations such as solder paste [...]
How can you avoid a cold solder joint?
The picture shows a cold solder joint. This is a defect for all product classes as described in IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, etc. The cause of this problem could be: Dirty/oxidized soldering tip Too little/no flux Incorrect [...]
How do you know that your supplier is IPC certified?
Today´s world is a window. It is transparent, and you see exactly what is happening on the other side. This has made it much easier for manufacturers of semi-finished and finished articles to check whether [...]
Bad Crimp Connection
Can you repair a bad crimp connection? NO! The only way what you can do is to cut the old contact (provided there is enough wire length available), strip both the wires again and make [...]
Cleaning of PCB (printed circuit board)
Why do you need to clean a PCB after soldering? The flux residues that remain on the circuit board can cause short circuits. The picture shows what happens if you don't clean. This is a [...]
