AN10365_3
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Application note
Rev. 03 — 22 April 2008
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NXP Semiconductors
AN10365
Surface mount reflow soldering description
Another visual aspect in Pb-free soldering is that Pb-free solder joints tend to be less
shiny than SnPb solder joints, and they may have striation marks. This is due to the
different microstructure that is formed during solidification. Although SnPb solder joints
should be rejected if they look this way, this is normal for Pb-free, and no reason to reject
Pb-free solder joints.
5.2 Repair
Sometimes, a package lead that has not been soldered properly may be repaired simply
by heating this single lead with the tip of a soldering iron. In that case, it is sufficient to
heat the lead until the solder melts completely, and a new device should not be necessary.
In other situations, however, there may be a need to replace an IC package on the board.
In that case, the rework process should consist of the following steps:
1. Device removal
2. Site preparation
3. Application of solder paste to the site
4. Device placement
5. Device attachment
It is advised to dry bake the board for 4 hours at 125
°
C, prior to steps 1 to 5.
a. SnPb solder joints
b. Pb-free solder joints
Fig 18. Difference in wetting between SnPb and Pb-free solder joints
a. SnPb solder joints
b. Pb-free solder joints
Fig 19. Difference in appearance between SnPb and Pb-free solder joints
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