In a message dated 8/20/99 11:51:49 AM US Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << We are about to start using BGAs in our designs. Can anyone recommend a BGA rework station and BGA inspection equipment to inspect for poor alignment, solder cracks,poor soldering, etc. Is there X-ray equipment that will highlight defects by enhancing the image with a different color to call out a possible defect? What features should we look for in both kinds of equipment? The PCA's are manufactured off site and sent to my facility for testing and incorporation into the product. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. Best Regards, Mike Forrester LeCroy Corp >> Mike, I would recommend Pace Thermo-Flo for your BGA rework needs. As for X-ray equipment, LIXI makes an excellent table-top system that uses a Mantis viewer for looking at the solder connections in real time x-ray. The resolution will not reveal minor cracks, etc., but it is a very good production process evaluation tool for alignment, bridging, etc. Jon Moore ############################################################## TechNet Mail List provided as a free service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8c ############################################################## To subscribe/unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the body: To subscribe: SUBSCRIBE TECHNET <your full name> To unsubscribe: SIGNOFF TECHNET ############################################################## Please visit IPC web site (http://www.ipc.org/html/forum.htm) for additional information. If you need assistance - contact Gayatri Sardeshpande at [log in to unmask] or 847-509-9700 ext.5365 ##############################################################