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# Advanced SMT & PTH

Advanced surface mount and plated through-hole techniques.

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Duration

4 days

Price

$1,895/ student

Format

In-person · Onsite

Overview

Advanced surface mount and plated through-hole techniques.

Curriculum

## Curriculum

1.  ### Day 1 — Lecture (~4 hrs)

    -   Basics of soldering (composition of solder; eutectic vs. non-eutectic)
    -   Flux and its role
    -   Formation of intermetallics
    -   Cleaning operations for leadless devices
    -   Introduction to BGAs
    -   Common packages (PBGA/CBGA/CCGA/CSP/µBGA)
    -   Developing the rework process profile
    -   Attachment of thermocouples
    -   Reflow parameters
    -   Site preparation
    -   Basic installations and removals
    -   Nozzle features and selection
    -   Inspection techniques
    -   Reballing techniques

2.  ### Day 1 — Machine familiarization

    -   Familiarization with machine
    -   Machine controls
    -   Machine calibration
    -   Preventive maintenance

3.  ### Day 2 — Profiling & installation

    -   Attach thermocouples and develop time/temperature profiles for various devices
    -   Install BGA, CSP, and µBGA packages using the profiles
    -   Use X-ray techniques to characterize leadless-device defects

4.  ### Day 3 — Removal & reballing

    -   Remove selected components using the developed profiles
    -   Methods of preparing sites for reinstallation
    -   Introduction to reballing techniques and profile development

Learning objectives

-   Apply advanced surface-mount and plated-through-hole techniques
-   Hand-solder fine-pitch and high-density assemblies
-   Apply thermal management and process control for difficult parts
-   Diagnose and correct complex assembly defects
-   Optimize technique for challenging component types

Prerequisites

An advanced course — prior soldering experience is expected.

-   Prior soldering experience (SMT Bootcamp or J-STD-001 recommended)
-   Ability to read and understand technical documents in English
-   Visual acuity to distinguish fine detail and color (corrective lenses or magnification permitted)

Advanced surface mount and plated through-hole techniques.

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> “I have trained with Angel at Circuit Technology for nearly 10 years now. The knowledge and support are second to none. If you need IPC training, this is the best option available.”

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## Next available classes

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## Upcoming sessions

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### Need a custom session?

We offer onsite training for teams of 5+ at your facility — on your equipment, your processes.

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