Surface Mount Technology

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xxviii

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2. Introduction to Surface Mounting

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Introduction to Surface Mount Technology

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      Pages 3-50

   3. Implementing SMT In-house and at Subcontractors

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      Pages 51-81

3. Designing with Surface Mounting

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 83-83

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   2. Surface Mount Components

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      Pages 85-148

   3. Substrates for Surface Mounting

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      Pages 149-203

   4. Surface Mount Design Considerations

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      Pages 204-263

   5. Surface Mount Land Pattern Design

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      Pages 264-295

   6. Design for Manufacturability, Testing, and Repair

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      Pages 296-335

4. Manufacturing with Surface Mounting

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 337-337

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   2. Adhesive and Its Application

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      Pages 339-382

   3. Solder Paste and Its Application

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      Pages 383-443

   4. Metallurgy of Soldering and Solderability

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      Pages 444-492

   5. Component Placement

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      Pages 493-532

   6. Soldering of Surface Mounted Components

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      Pages 533-597

   7. Flux and Cleaning

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      Pages 598-650

   8. Quality Control, Inspection, Repair, and Testing

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      Pages 651-723

5. Back Matter

   Pages 725-772

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A foreword is usually prepared by someone who knows the author or who knows enough to provide additional insight on the purpose of the work. When asked to write this foreword, I had no problem with what I wanted to say about the work or the author. I did, however, wonder why people read a foreword. It is probably of value to know the background of the writer of a book; it is probably also of value to know the background of the individual who is commenting on the work. I consider myself a good friend of the author, and when I was asked to write a few words I felt honored to provide my view of Ray Prasad, his expertise, and the contribution that he has made to our industry. This book is about the industry, its technology, and its struggle to learn and compete in a global market bursting with new ideas to satisfy a voracious appetite for new and innovative electronic products. I had the good fortune to be there at the beginning (or almost) and have witnessed the growth and excitement in the opportunities and challenges afforded the electronic industries' engineering and manufacturing talents. In a few years my involve­ ment will span half a century.

• design
• electronics
• manufacturing
• metals
• quality control
• testing

• Ray Prasad Consultancy Group, Portland, USA

  Ray P. Prasad

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