Contamination of Electronic Assemblies

Contamination problems have become a major factor in the manufacture, quality, and reliability of electronic assemblies, and understanding the mechanics and chemistry of contamination is necessary for improving quality and reliability and reducing costs. This practical guide presents a generalized overview of contamination problems and serves as a problem-solving reference. It takes a step-by-step approach to identifying contaminants and their effects on electronic products at each level of manufacture. Tables, figures, and fishbone diagrams help engineers familiarize themselves with the origination, detection, measurement, control, and prevention of contamination in electronic assemblies.

Bumiller, Elissa M.; Douthit, David A.; Pecht, Joan

LAMINATE MANUFACTURING: Contaminant Sources in Laminates. Measuring Contaminants in Laminates. Quality and Reliability of Laminates. Control Methods in Laminate Manufacturing. SUBSTRATE FABRICATION: Contaminant Sources in Substrates. Measuring Contaminants in Substrates. Quality and Reliability of Substrates. Control Methods in Substrate Manufacturing. PRINTED WIRING BOARD ASSEMBLY: Contamination Sources During PWB Assembly. Measuring Contamination of PWAs. Quality and Reliability of PWAs. Contamination Removal. CONFORMAL COATINGS: Conformal Coatings. GLOSSARY. REFERENCES. INDEX.