CTTi Custom- Duration
- 5 days
- Price
- $1,795
- Format
- In-person · Onsite
Overview
Combined SMT and PTH training.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Day 1 — ESD & Fundamentals
- Basic ESD concepts and workplace minimization
- General ESD rules and IPC ESD video review
- Intro to IPC terms, definitions, product classifications
- Common electronic terminology
- PACE MBT 250/350 rework station operation
- Soldering tip care and safety
Day 2 — Soldering Basics
- Flux nature and properties
- Proper cleaning methodology
- Intermetallic formation
- Solder melting points and related concepts
Day 3 — PTH Board Construction
- Build PTH board with ongoing workmanship evaluation and feedback
- Create functional circuit usable as an employer workmanship sample
- Component removal using vacuum extraction
Day 4 — SMT Introduction
- SMT overview and demonstrations
- SMT board construction using varied components (1206 chips through fine-pitch gull-wing devices)
Day 5 — SMT Completion & Removal
- Continue SMT board assembly
- Component removal using conductive and convective methods with a damage-prevention focus
Learning objectives
- Cover multiple IPC standards in one combined program
- Build cross-standard inspection and workmanship skills
- Apply acceptance criteria across soldering, assembly, and inspection
- Prepare efficiently for more than one certification exam
Prerequisites
Prerequisites depend on the standards combined — contact CTTi to confirm the right pairing for your team.
- Ability to read and understand technical documents in English
- Visual acuity to distinguish fine detail and color (corrective lenses or magnification permitted)
Combined SMT and PTH training.
Curriculum
Day 1 — ESD & Fundamentals
- Basic ESD concepts and workplace minimization
- General ESD rules and IPC ESD video review
- Intro to IPC terms, definitions, product classifications
- Common electronic terminology
- PACE MBT 250/350 rework station operation
- Soldering tip care and safety
Day 2 — Soldering Basics
- Flux nature and properties
- Proper cleaning methodology
- Intermetallic formation
- Solder melting points and related concepts
Day 3 — PTH Board Construction
- Build PTH board with ongoing workmanship evaluation and feedback
- Create functional circuit usable as an employer workmanship sample
- Component removal using vacuum extraction
Day 4 — SMT Introduction
- SMT overview and demonstrations
- SMT board construction using varied components (1206 chips through fine-pitch gull-wing devices)
Day 5 — SMT Completion & Removal
- Continue SMT board assembly
- Component removal using conductive and convective methods with a damage-prevention focus
- Cover multiple IPC standards in one combined program
- Build cross-standard inspection and workmanship skills
- Apply acceptance criteria across soldering, assembly, and inspection
- Prepare efficiently for more than one certification exam
Prerequisites depend on the standards combined — contact CTTi to confirm the right pairing for your team.
- Ability to read and understand technical documents in English
- Visual acuity to distinguish fine detail and color (corrective lenses or magnification permitted)
“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.”