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# Intro to X-Ray Inspection

BGA and hidden-joint inspection fundamentals.

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Duration

2 days

Price

$1,195/ student

Format

In-person · Onsite

Overview

BGA and hidden-joint inspection fundamentals.

Curriculum

## Curriculum

1.  ### X-Ray Basics

    -   X-ray terms & equipment
    -   How X-rays work
    -   X-ray viewing angles
    -   X-ray defects

2.  ### Understand the X-Ray System

    -   2D vs 3D
    -   Detectors
    -   Exposure & current
    -   Resolution & magnification

3.  ### X-Ray Defects

    -   Voids
    -   Through-hole
    -   Chip-component
    -   LGA termination
    -   Gull-wing
    -   Thermal pad
    -   Cracks & fractures
    -   Through-hole fill/inspection
    -   BGA voids & ball inspection
    -   Bridging
    -   Head-in-pillow
    -   Separation
    -   Opens
    -   Alignment
    -   FOD

Learning objectives

-   Understand X-ray inspection principles and safety
-   Interpret 2D and oblique X-ray images of solder joints
-   Detect hidden defects such as BGA voids, opens, and shorts
-   Apply X-ray to inspect area-array and otherwise hidden connections
-   Understand when X-ray complements visual inspection

Prerequisites

No prior certification is required; assembly or inspection familiarity is helpful.

-   Ability to read and understand technical documents in English
-   Familiarity with electronic assembly or inspection

BGA and hidden-joint inspection fundamentals.

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