Hi Eric,

As Graham mentioned, the preheaters in the wave solder could heat the
component more than you want.  (the subcontractor certainly hopes not)  If
that's the case, just about any of the CEM's you would subcontract to would
just hand solder the component.  Many fiber optic components are handled
this way.

Kind Regards

Ryan Grant
Advanced Technology Engineer
MCMS
(208) 898-1145
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Christison [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2001 6:38 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      [TN] Wave soldering Questions
>
> I've got a question on wave soldering.
>
> We have a temperature sensitive component that we need to connect to a
> PCB.
> We know the component won't survive reflow temperatures but we could
> redesign the package so that it is suitable for wave soldering. The
> temperature sensitive part of the device is several mm above the PCB.
>
> What sort of temperature profile could one expect say 5mm above the PCB?
>
> Is wave soldering a technique which is still in common use or would
> finding
> a wavesoldering subcontractor or equipment be like looking for someone to
> service my Model 'T' Ford?
>
> Are there (or will there be) any issues about wave soldering with lead
> free
> solder?
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
>
> Eric Christison
> Mechanical Engineer
> STMicrolectronics
> 33 Pinkhill
> Edinburgh
> EH12 7BF UK
>
> Tel 44 (0) 131 336 6165
> Fax 44 (0) 131 336 6001
>
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