A Guide to Cleanliness in PCBA Manufacturing

Product validation is key in determining quality. But variations in day-to-day operations can often stem from unexpected areas. This means, we can’t rely on product validation alone.

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In this video, we debunk the myth that electronic hardware fails solely due to moisture ingress. While it's a common belief, the reality is more complex.

In the world of manufacturing, cleanliness is a term often talked about but rarely clearly defined.

There has been a widespread misconception in the electronics industry that software updates have the capability to resolve hardware issues.

An intuitive and optimized system for testing localized cleanliness, the C3 is designed to extract and test for conductive residues that cause reliability issues on electronic devices.

After the rework and repair of electronic hardware, many companies use a brush cleaning with IPA or a Solvent to break up the flux residues and remove dross and solderballs.

There is a way to get a better handle on reliability. We call this approach the Umpire®41 test system.

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Foresite’s Rescue Cleaning Division was created 20 years ago after cleaning of no clean flux assemblies became a common practice in the electronic cleanliness industry.

The C3 is a localized cleanliness device that tests for conductive residues causing reliability issues in the field.

LED lighting offers power-efficiency outweighing its incandescent counterpart. However, in an ever expanding market, choosing LED manufacturers who follow high reliability standards is more challenging than ever.

In the case of HASL, there may be surface issues left behind that impact quality of the end product. In other words, the process itself may be hindering reliability.

Misconceptions often arise around electronic reliability—a prevalent one revolves around conformal coating and the level of protection it provides.

Since the 1950’s, electronic assembly and manufacturing has changed at a dramatic pace. And whenever we have a big change, innovation is bound to follow.

The process of manufacturing a bare board is complicated enough. Add to that the possibility of CAF formation, and the process becomes riddled with challenges.

Board contamination can happen at any time and, as a result, reliability may suffer. That’s why, when it comes to circuit board failure, you need an investigator, not just an engineer.

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The IPC-J-STD-001—or J-Standard as we call it—is the ultimate manufacturing guideline in the electronics industry.