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Method of controlling the temperature of a portion of an electronic part during solder reflow

US5647529A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 10, 1995
Grant dateJul 15, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for controlling the temperature of a predetermined portion of an electronic part during the solder reflow process. The method includes the steps of applying (107) an absorbent material containing a fugitive material (109) to a predetermined portion of an electronic part which must be kept below the solder reflow temperature to prevent damage. Heat is then applied and the electronic part is subjected to a high reflow temperature capable of allowing solder to melt. The predetermined portion of the electronic part is controlled (113) at a substantially lower temperature than the high temperature due to evaporative cooling properties of the fugitive material avoiding damage to the electronic part.

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