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Method for determining solder quality

US5157463A · kind A · utility

5Cited by
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11Claims
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Filing dateFeb 15, 1991
Grant dateOct 20, 1992
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/95669
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for detecting defects in solder coatings on leads for electronic components maps the surface of the lead, detects light from the coated lead, and distinguishes defects in the coating based on the amount of reflected light.

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