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Indium to Feature New Solder Paste at IPC APEX 2017
December 7, 2016 | Indium CorporationEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Indium Corporation will feature its void-reducing Indium8.9HF solder paste at IPC APEX Expo on Feb. 11-16 in San Diego, California.
Indium8.9HF is a no-clean, halogen-free solder paste that delivers versatility and stability in the printing process. Under optimal process conditions, Indium8.9HF:
- Demonstrates consistent printing performance for up to 12 months when refrigerated
- Maintains excellent printing and reflow performance after remaining at room temperature for one month
- Delivers excellent response-to-pause even after being left on the stencil for 60 hours
Indium Corporation, the industry-leading source of void-reducing materials and results, has specifically formulated Indium8.9HF solder paste to reduce voiding significantly below the industry average for improved finished goods reliability. Indium8.9HF delivers robust reflow capabilities and a wide processing window, which accommodates various board sizes and throughput requirements, and minimizes defects.
Indium8.9HF has a unique oxidation barrier technology that makes it perfectly suited for a variety of applications, especially automotive assembly.
For more information about Indium Corporation’s low-voiding solder pastes, email askus@indium.com or click here.
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