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First, I can only assume that the "selective solder reflow" was an SMT
assembly, not a flux and wave solder operation. If flux is added to the
board and then subsequently washed off, all bets are off!
Secondly, I question the need for "oxidation arrest paper" for OSP boards
exposed to a selective solder reflow. From the inforamtion provided by
Enthone, the supplier of ENTEK-106A, the first thermal cycle actually
increases the chemical resistance of the OSP that covers unmasked copper.
The reflowed solder joints have already removed the OSP and replaced it
with Sn/Pb. The OSP coating can normally withstand up to 8 thermal cycles
before it becomes too thin to protect the copper. Therefore, why add
unnecessary storage costs to the process?
If you are concerned with environmental intrusion while in storage, try
packaging the boards in plastic bags (e.g. the bags in which the boards
were shipped to you from the PCB fabricator) and place them back on the
shelf. The additional covering also provides a scratch protector against
normal handling damage prior to the second assembly process.
Just some food for thought.
Bill Fabry
Plantronics, Inc.
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