Electronic Fabrication & PCB Assembly Standards Guide

Master electronic fabrication processes including PCB baking, lead tinning, coil winding, CQFP preparation, and soldering standards for high-reliability.

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Electronic Fabrication Processes

Assembly, Wiring, and Inspection Standards (Pages 12-28)

Process Assurance Division - Technical Refresher

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Pre-Fabrication: Inspection & Baking

Before assembly begins, rigorous inspection and preparation are mandatory.

Visual Inspection:
• Verify QC approval for F/T clearance.
• Check for laminate defects, conductor defects, plating issues, and physical damage.

Bare PCB Baking Requirements:
• General Baking: 85°C ± 5°C.
• For Reflow Soldering: 120°C ± 5°C.
• Duration: 3 hours in Class 100 or Vacuum Oven.
• Note: Boards must not touch each other during baking.

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Lead Preparation & Turret Swaging

Lead Tinning: Use a dross-free solder pot at 240-280°C. Dip leads with a withdrawal rate of 25 mm/sec and a dwell time of 2-3 seconds. Clean with IPA immediately after.

Turret Swaging Critical Adjustment: The distance between punch and anvil must equal the PCB thickness. Incorrect settings can damage the board.

Proper Installation: Bifurcated turrets must enter mounting holes freely. The punch should gently open the terminal into a funnel shape without splitting it excessively.

Firm Fixation: Ensure turrets are fixed firmly with no rotational movement.

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Coil Winding Procedures

Precise winding is required for subsystem reliability.

Single Winding Calculation:
(Single turn length × No. of turns) + 10% Overhead + 30cm Termination.

Bifilar Winding:
Fold wire into two equal halves and start winding from the folded end, leaving 15cm for termination.

Tagging & Testing:
Identify start/end with tags and dots. Use polyolefin shrinkable sleeves for insulation. All coils must undergo dry probe testing before assembly.

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CQFP Component Preparation

Visual Inspection: Inspect CQFP for corrosion on leads, body damage, or lead deformation under magnification.

Lead Tinning: Dip leads in dross-free solder pot (240-280°C). Brush clean with IPA.

Lead Forming Jig: Set jig height to component thickness + 25 mils. Fix component flush with the cropping tool.

Safe Handling: Remove component from jig vertically upward to prevent bending the delicate formed leads.

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Specialized Wiring: PRT & 1553 Cables

PRT Wiring:
• Clean lead wires with a surgical knife continuously at a 45° angle.
• Tin leads and protect with polyolefin sleeves (5mm diameter).
• Use Kapton conduits for insulation.

1553 Cable Shield Isolation:
• Strip outer jacket 10mm at connector side.
• Create a window 60mm from connector end.
• Loosen shield mesh, lift with tweezers, and insulate using polyolefin sleeves.
• Separate live and return paths with shrink tubing.

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Connector De-Golding Process

Purpose: Removing gold plating from connector pins prevents brittle solder joints and ensures long-term reliability.

Temperature: Solder pot must be maintained at exactly 250°C.

Procedure: Dip pins into flux, then into molten solder for 2-3 seconds ("Double Dip" method often required).

Post-Process: Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes, then clean contacts via ultrasonic method using IPA.

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Component Mounting Standards

General Rules:
• Parallelity: Components must be parallel to each other.
• Flush Mounting: Body must be in contact with PWB.
• Stress Relief: Radius of bend must be 3D to 6D.

Specifics:
• Transistors (TO-39): 1-1.5mm gap between lead seal and PWB surface.
• ICs (DIP): Body parallel to surface, lead protrusion 1-1.5mm on pattern side.
• Relays: Mechanically fixed by fastener; terminals electrically terminated by wiring.

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Soldering Process Control

Iron Maintenance: Clean hot tip with wet sponge. Tin the bit during temperature buildup. Idle irons must have solder wiped before next use.

Temperature Constraints: Preferred range 240°C - 280°C. Never exceed 300°C.

Technique: Place iron to impart maximum heat to joint. Apply solder to the joint, not the iron. Allow solder to flow.

Critical Rule: "Never move the soldering iron over the joint." This prevents cold joints and disturbance.

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Thermal Interfaces & Special Mounting

Thermal Interface (Chotherm):
• Use Chotherm 1671 or 974 for axial lead components and DIP ICs.
• Material must be cut exactly to component length/width.
• Component leads are formed and placed over the Chotherm before soldering.

Turret Mounting:
• Components mounted on turrets must have a height of 1.2 to 1.5mm from turret base.
• Solder must not cover the component mountable hole area.

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Capacitor Soldering & Stacking

Ceramic Chip Capacitors: Preheat at 100°C for 10 minutes. Solder without touching the delicate end caps (2-3 seconds duration).

CWR 06 Capacitor Stacking: Maximum stack height is 4 capacitors. Verify polarity using a jig.

Adhesive Bonding: Apply Epotek H74 to the non-terminal side interface. Cure at 150°C for 45 minutes.

Soldering Stack: Apply RMA flux to bottom cap. Ensure solder covers the junction properly. Clean residues with IPA.

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Electronic Fabrication & PCB Assembly Standards Guide

Master electronic fabrication processes including PCB baking, lead tinning, coil winding, CQFP preparation, and soldering standards for high-reliability.

Electronic Fabrication Processes

Assembly, Wiring, and Inspection Standards (Pages 12-28)

Process Assurance Division - Technical Refresher

Pre-Fabrication: Inspection & Baking

Before assembly begins, rigorous inspection and preparation are mandatory. Visual Inspection: • Verify QC approval for F/T clearance. • Check for laminate defects, conductor defects, plating issues, and physical damage. Bare PCB Baking Requirements: • General Baking: 85°C ± 5°C. • For Reflow Soldering: 120°C ± 5°C. • Duration: 3 hours in Class 100 or Vacuum Oven. • Note: Boards must not touch each other during baking.

Lead Preparation & Turret Swaging

Lead Tinning: Use a dross-free solder pot at 240-280°C. Dip leads with a withdrawal rate of 25 mm/sec and a dwell time of 2-3 seconds. Clean with IPA immediately after.

Turret Swaging Critical Adjustment: The distance between punch and anvil must equal the PCB thickness. Incorrect settings can damage the board.

Proper Installation: Bifurcated turrets must enter mounting holes freely. The punch should gently open the terminal into a funnel shape without splitting it excessively.

Firm Fixation: Ensure turrets are fixed firmly with no rotational movement.

Coil Winding Procedures

Precise winding is required for subsystem reliability. Single Winding Calculation: (Single turn length × No. of turns) + 10% Overhead + 30cm Termination. Bifilar Winding: Fold wire into two equal halves and start winding from the folded end, leaving 15cm for termination. Tagging & Testing: Identify start/end with tags and dots. Use polyolefin shrinkable sleeves for insulation. All coils must undergo dry probe testing before assembly.

CQFP Component Preparation

Visual Inspection: Inspect CQFP for corrosion on leads, body damage, or lead deformation under magnification.

Lead Tinning: Dip leads in dross-free solder pot (240-280°C). Brush clean with IPA.

Lead Forming Jig: Set jig height to component thickness + 25 mils. Fix component flush with the cropping tool.

Safe Handling: Remove component from jig vertically upward to prevent bending the delicate formed leads.

Specialized Wiring: PRT & 1553 Cables

PRT Wiring: • Clean lead wires with a surgical knife continuously at a 45° angle. • Tin leads and protect with polyolefin sleeves (5mm diameter). • Use Kapton conduits for insulation. 1553 Cable Shield Isolation: • Strip outer jacket 10mm at connector side. • Create a window 60mm from connector end. • Loosen shield mesh, lift with tweezers, and insulate using polyolefin sleeves. • Separate live and return paths with shrink tubing.

Connector De-Golding Process

Purpose: Removing gold plating from connector pins prevents brittle solder joints and ensures long-term reliability.

Temperature: Solder pot must be maintained at exactly 250°C.

Procedure: Dip pins into flux, then into molten solder for 2-3 seconds ("Double Dip" method often required).

Post-Process: Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes, then clean contacts via ultrasonic method using IPA.

Component Mounting Standards

General Rules: • Parallelity: Components must be parallel to each other. • Flush Mounting: Body must be in contact with PWB. • Stress Relief: Radius of bend must be 3D to 6D. Specifics: • Transistors (TO-39): 1-1.5mm gap between lead seal and PWB surface. • ICs (DIP): Body parallel to surface, lead protrusion 1-1.5mm on pattern side. • Relays: Mechanically fixed by fastener; terminals electrically terminated by wiring.

Soldering Process Control

Iron Maintenance: Clean hot tip with wet sponge. Tin the bit during temperature buildup. Idle irons must have solder wiped before next use.

Temperature Constraints: Preferred range 240°C - 280°C. Never exceed 300°C.

Technique: Place iron to impart maximum heat to joint. Apply solder to the joint, not the iron. Allow solder to flow.

Critical Rule: "Never move the soldering iron over the joint." This prevents cold joints and disturbance.

Thermal Interfaces & Special Mounting

Thermal Interface (Chotherm): • Use Chotherm 1671 or 974 for axial lead components and DIP ICs. • Material must be cut exactly to component length/width. • Component leads are formed and placed over the Chotherm before soldering. Turret Mounting: • Components mounted on turrets must have a height of 1.2 to 1.5mm from turret base. • Solder must not cover the component mountable hole area.

Capacitor Soldering & Stacking

Ceramic Chip Capacitors: Preheat at 100°C for 10 minutes. Solder without touching the delicate end caps (2-3 seconds duration).

CWR 06 Capacitor Stacking: Maximum stack height is 4 capacitors. Verify polarity using a jig.

Adhesive Bonding: Apply Epotek H74 to the non-terminal side interface. Cure at 150°C for 45 minutes.

Soldering Stack: Apply RMA flux to bottom cap. Ensure solder covers the junction properly. Clean residues with IPA.

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soldering-standards
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industrial-manufacturing

Electronic Fabrication Processes

Assembly, Wiring, and Inspection Standards (Pages 12-28)

Pre-Fabrication: Inspection & Baking

Lead Preparation & Turret Swaging

Coil Winding Procedures

CQFP Component Preparation

Specialized Wiring: PRT & 1553 Cables

Connector De-Golding Process

Component Mounting Standards

Soldering Process Control

Thermal Interfaces & Special Mounting

Capacitor Soldering & Stacking

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Electronic Fabrication & PCB Assembly Standards Guide

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