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True, and they would certainly bugger up the characteristic impedance of
transmission lines, even as low as 50 ohms.
Brian
On 04/06/2012 16:21, Karen Tellefsen wrote:
> With RF signals, not only are resistive losses (low SIR) important, but
> also capacitive losses. Hence, no-clean flux residues that have good
> behavior with respect to high SIR, may no be as good with regard to
> capacitive losses.
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> Karen Tellefsen - Electrical Testing
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> From: Brian Ellis<[log in to unmask]>
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> Date: 06/02/2012 02:04 AM
> Subject: Re: [TN] Cleaning PCB Assemblies
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> I'm surprised that you think Ensolv can even look at no-clean product
> fluxes more than cosmetically. It is based on n-propyl bromide which has
> general characteristics similar to trichloroethylene but is more toxic
> (central nervous and reproductive systems), a suspected carcinogen and
> depletes the ozone layer (the Parties to the Montreal Protocol have not
> entered it in the list of controlled substances but their wording is to
> discourage its use). It cannot be guaranteed to remove all the
> components in your flux residues and it may leave an invisible monolayer
> of one or more of them, some of which may be hygroscopic, which would
> explain poor RF performance.
>
> Have you performed SIR/ECM tests?
>
> As Bev says, cleaning no-clean makes no sense. If you wish to clean (or
> have to), use flux systems specifically designed for easy cleaning. A
> good aqueous cleaner is second to none, as I have stated since the 1960s!
>
> Brian
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> On 02/06/2012 02:49, [log in to unmask] wrote:
>> Hi Folks!! Could use some help. We are a contract mfg. using no-clean
> solder paste and roll solder
>> for secondary ops and touch-up. Some of the PCB assemblies contain RF
> components and we have
>> had a customer voice some concerns regarding our cleaning (using
> EnSolv). Have heard that new
>> chemistries with a aqueous washing system have been successful. Have
> also heard a vapor degreaser
>> works well but not the greatest choice with RF components.
>>
>> Would appreciate being pointed in the right direction.
>>
>> Thanks in advance for your help!!!!!
>>
>> Regards,
>> Bill
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