Hello TechNetters:
I have a question concerning pad design. Connector pad design/shape
for through hole connectors. The connector is a 50 mil pitch
connector. Question: "Is there an advantage to round vs square pad
design if the connector is going to be wave soldered?" This is a High
Rel Class 3 product (Military).
What experience can you all share on this question. We will be
soldering without the aid of a hot air knife. We have a Dover Soltec
Delta Wave solder machine and are using Kester 973 VOC free Water
Based No-clean flux being sprayed onto the board with convection
preheating.
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Ron Hollandsworth
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