Alexandra, I am interesting in LF/Reduced Lead workshop in the Central Texas area. Can you please advise! Victor G. Hernandez Component/Material Failure Analysis Eng. Blgd: PS4-1, Rm. 132 Ofc: 512-725-3471 Pgr: 512-907-0005 Fax: 512-725-0662 -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Alexandra Curtis Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 1:23 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [TN] Lead Free Workshop Series Register TODAY for the Lead Free Series! March 8, 2004 ? Holiday Inn Select Stamford? Stamford, CT March 10, 2004 ? Courtyard by Marriott ? Columbus, OH Lead Free System-Part I: Lead Free Interconnections--Technology and Manufacturing Course instructor: Dr. Jennie Hwang Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am The purpose of the course is to provide broad-based information, as well as specific critical factors to facilitate the implementation of lead-free manufacturing. Environment-friendly manufacturing and designing products that are ultimately safer at the end of life cycle are essential to technology-business competitiveness. This workshop will cover global legislative status, technological base, product assessment and manufacturing considerations. Price: $395 IPC Members $595 Non-members To download the registration form and more information go to http://www.ipc.org/calendar/leadfree1_030804/lf1_0308.htm or contact Alexandra Curtis at [log in to unmask] or via phone at 847-790-5377. Lead Free System-Part II: Lead Free Components & PCB Surface Finish Course instructor: Dr. Jennie Hwang Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm This course will provide a proper level of understanding of the important factors that determine the solderability and performance of surface finishes and component coatings under SMT manufacturing. The viable material and process options of PCB surface finish and component lead-coating will be separately reviewed. The instructor will discuss the role of intermetallics and gold, tin whisker, black pad issue and Bi effects. Price: $395 IPC Members $595 Non-members To download the registration form and more information go to http://www.ipc.org/calendar/leadfree2_030804/lf2_0308.htm or contact Alexandra Curtis at [log in to unmask] or via phone at 847-790-5377. March 11, 2004 ? Courtyard by Marriott ? Columbus, OH Lead Free Systems-Part III: Implementation & Production Course instructor: Jennie Hwang Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am This course focuses on the SMT manufacturing know-how necessary to achieve the yield, quality and reliability during lead free implementation. The course covers the key process modules including solder paste printing and reflow, and discusses the system compatibility between the BGA/CSP solder sphere, assembly solder paste, component coating and PCB substrate surface finish. Price: $395 IPC Members $595 Non-members To download the registration form and more information go to http://www.ipc.org/calendar/LeadFree3_031104/lf3_031104.htm or contact Alexandra Curtis at [log in to unmask] or via phone at 847-790-5377. Register 3 people from your company and receive the 4th registration FREE! --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 ----------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5315 -----------------------------------------------------