In a transition to low solids flux technology, how could Contamination Studies Laboratory assist / consult in flux evaluation/testing?
A. Our expertise is residue analysis and our experience with fluxes and qualifications. We use the knowledge of the residues quantified to optimize flux levels, detect detrimental levels of halides at various points of the process, test to see that your components are clean enough for no-clean, etc. We have a good list of contacts in the flux and equipment realms and can give you some solid advice there. When it comes time for you to put together a qualification package for your customers, to show them that your new system will be as reliable as before (or better), we can do that too. Two things we pride ourselves on are the thoroughness of our writings and reports, and the level of support we give during transition work. Everything is included in the price of our services.
