Are there any defects that are being seen in greater numbers than with today's tin-lead processes?
Are there any defects that are being seen in greater numbers than with today's tin-lead processes?
Many manufacturers are reporting a high incidence of voids in solder joints. These can be reduced by careful tuning of the reflow profile. Manufacturers have also seen more tombstones, cracked components and at wave solder more bridges and insufficient barrel fill. In addition, a long-term reliability concern is the increase in tin whiskers.