Ep.11: Reflow Soldering

Welcome to another week! This episode Chris and Melissa discuss reflow soldering - the high volume soldering method that melts all of the solder at the same time and sets it to the circuit board. Even though it's a relatively simple process, it's a step that is really important to get right.

We go over the following:
-What is reflow soldering?
-Why is it important and why are we dedicating an episode to talking about it?
-Types of reflow ovens:

• Vapor Phase

• IR

• Convection

-What is a Reflow Profile?
-Types of profiles:

• Ramp, soak, spike

• Ramp to spike

-What are the different stages of the profile?
-What aspects of the PCB design have an influence on how well an assembly will reflow?-----Why are the earlier process steps within surface mount assembly critical to an effective reflow soldering process?
-Any design tips to help ensure effect reflow solder?

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