Cold soldering defects in a PV module. The problem has now become the most commonly found defect in pre-shipping module inspections. Image: CEA The electric grid is complex. For many generation ...

In 1999, Stig Oresjo, then of Agilent Technologies, conducted a major study of solder-joint defects on printed-circuit boards (PCBs). The study, which at the time provided the most definitive data on ...

The complexities associated with the use of solders in electronic products. What’s the alternative to solder? A long-standing adage observes that “if the only tool in your tool chest is a hammer, the ...

Improves wetting: Flux helps molten solder flow smoothly (or “wet”) across the surfaces, promoting even coverage and a strong ...