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RTW IPC APEX EXPO 2019: Standards Updates—IPC-7093 & IPC-7530
March 13, 2019 | Real Time with...IPCEstimated reading time: Less than a minute

Ray Prasad, IPC Hall of Famer and chairman for multiple committees, gives Guest Editor Joe Fjelstad an update on two IPC standards: IPC-7093 on bottom-termination components (BTCs), and IPC-7530 progress with reflow characterization.
Prasad talks about the many challenges in dealing with BTCs, including circuit/board design, manufacturing, voiding, connections (or lack thereof), warpage, and reliability. He also addresses no-clean flux and its challenges.
To watch the interview, click here.
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