Following from the EMPF HelpLine in Indianapolis 317.226.5616; prepared by Jeff Kukelhan: Most of the recent problems with Pd plated leads have stemmed from the conversion to water soluble fluxes. Some water soluble fluxes seem to work well, others don't. If you have specific solderablity issues, or want the latest information on the optimal processing techniques, TI has an individual who trouble-shoots Pd solderability issues: Doug Romm - 903-868-7388. ---------- From: TechNet-request To: Technet Subject: Palladium Lead Plating Problems Date: 21 Nov 95 8:51AM Return-Path: <[log in to unmask]> Resent-Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 12:04:16 -0500 Old-Return-Path: <miso!SEDSystems.ca!kennett> Date: Tue, 21 Nov 1995 08:51:32 -0600 Message-Id: <[log in to unmask]> From: [log in to unmask] (Martin Kennett) To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Palladium Lead Plating Problems Resent-Message-ID: <"7xoxi.0.jeH.8bVim"@ipc> Resent-From: [log in to unmask] X-Mailing-List: <[log in to unmask]> archive/latest/1848 X-Loop: [log in to unmask] Precedence: list Resent-Sender: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- I'm new on the forum so forgive this question but: Is anyone experiencing problems with palladium plated IC leads. My previous experience a couple of years ago was that decent reflow using standard profiles (max T 215-220C) resulted in poor quality soldering of the offending ICs. I am now faced with a choice of using such parts again and am somewhat nervous. Martin Kennett, Design Engineer, SED Systems INC, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CANADA, Ph(306) 931 3425 [log in to unmask]