Reviewing IPC-7095 is a very good idea. Thanks to Bob W! -----Original Message----- From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bob Wettermann Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2017 2:55 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [TN] Side view Microscopy Frank: Also review http://www.smttools.com/ for tools like you are looking for. IMHO review IPC-7095 for inspection guidelines for BGAs Bob BEST Inc On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 1:56 PM, Frank Kimmey <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > I'm looking for a way to non-destructively view BGA balls on a > populated PCA. > Does anyone know of a microscope accessory that will allow 90 degree > viewing? > Some kind of mirror or a very small camera, etc. > Mostly I am interested in outer ring balls only. > Something I can inspect solder joints with on a heavily populated board. > Xray and CSAM are not where I want to go, I am hoping for something > using a microscope. > Any help is appreciated, > FNK > > Frank N Kimmey CID+ > Electrical Engineer / PCB Design > VeriFone Inc > 1400 W Stanford Ranch Road, Suite 200 > Rocklin, CA 95765 USA > W: 1-916-625-1818 > M: 1-916-833-9877 > [log in to unmask] > > ********************************************************* > This electronic message and any attachments are intended only for the > use of the addressee. The information in this electronic message is > confidential and proprietary, and may include privileged information. > If you are not the intended recipient, please delete this electronic > message and any attachments and notify the sender of the error. Please > be aware that any unauthorized use, dissemination, distribution or > copying of this message or any attachments is strictly prohibited. > -- Bob Wettermann BEST Inc [log in to unmask] Cell: 847-767-5745