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Discover the phenomenon of "non-wetting" in soldering. We discuss the definition, examples, and causes.
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How to solder cables and wires? Learn about best practices and IPC industry standards recommendations.
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What is the copper dissolution effect in the soldering process, and how can it be controlled?
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Electrochemical migration and the resulting dendrites are the cause of many electronic device failures.
Read more about Dendrites and corrosion in electronics
SMD components can be sensitive to moisture. Learn about the MSL levels and recommendations of the IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033 standard.
Read more about Moisture vs. component MSL levels
Wave soldering requires ensuring the right temperature-time profile. Learn about the key requirements.
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