"Ubl, Scott" <[log in to unmask]> Wrote: | | | I am curious, what are commonly used receiving inspection | procedures for | outsourced multilayer PWB's and the value of individual | procedure. | | I would like to know more about what other companies | thoughts and | procedures are, on doing solderability tests, cross section | analysis, | requiring COC's and ionic contamination testing at receiving | inspection. | Is this analysis found to be benefiticial and identify | defective lots? | Basically I am looking for others to share the experiences | they had with | bare board inspection and ideas to optimize the effectiveness | of the PCB | inspection step for a high quality board. | | | Thank you, | Hello Scott - IPC-A-600 (Acceptability of Printed Boards, Rev E) published in August 1995 is a good reference and industrial standard for bare board inspection. Best Regards Nora Xiao Tektronix, Inc.