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September 24, 2008
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About Us
For over 25 years Circuit Technology Center has been the world's most innovative specialist in circuit board rework and repair. Whether supporting you with our comprehensives services or with products from our CircuitMedic brand, our mission is simple. Save you money, save you time, and make your company more profitable.
Jeff Ferry, President
Peter Vigneau, GM
Andy Price, Sales Manager
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 5 BGA Rework Systems Ready for Action
BGA component rework is a demanding, exacting business. Next time you need BGA rework, give us a call. With 5 top-of-the-line BGA rework systems we have capacity to spare.
Circuit Technology Center
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Test Your Knowledge
What is the lightest metal?
See the answer below.
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Did You Know?
The United States minted a 1787 copper coin with the motto "Mind Your Business."
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 MicroDrill - The Repair Technician's Dream!
The surgical grade Micro-Drill is a true workhorse. Remove coatings, cut circuits, drill holes, all with super precision. Just like a dental drill, the hand piece is lightweight and easy to maneuver. Tech's love them.
CircuitMedic
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How reliable is your rework?
 Can you fix a broken corner on a circuit board reliably? Should you attempt to repair a damaged plated hole with an inner layer connection?
Your opinion and experiences with issues such as these are important, since the reliability of most repair and rework procedures are a matter of industry consensus. So, how do you know if a rework procedure will produce a reliable result ...
Learn more ...
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Latest News
Advanced X-Ray Inspection Services
 Circuit Technology Center has improved upon the x-ray inspection services provided with the addition of a new Dage XD7600 XiDat X-ray system. This new system provides the highest resolution in the industry, allowing Circuit Technology Center to enhance their BGA and QFN rework services with very detailed inspection of voids, opens and shorts and other circuit board ...
New Service for Design Changes Required at BGA Component Sites
 Circuit Technology Center recently introduced a new circuit board modification service to accommodate changes required at BGA component sites to address design errors or updates that mandate changes to the circuit board layout. This refined and tested procedure provides ...
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| Industry Features |
Solder Joint Reliability of Different BGAs Reworked Using Low Melting Point Pb-Free Alloys
A novel low melt rework solution was previously reported by the authors from the results of a multi-phase Stage 1 investigation ...
Circuits Assembly Magazine |
Improve Solder Scavenging of Large Area-array Sites
After BGA removal for repair, there typically is an excess of solder remaining on the board, which can cause short circuits by bridging ...
Surface Mount Technology Magazine |
Update on Solder Less Technology
Joe Fjelstad of Verdant Electronics has spent the last year developing and promoting their solder less OCCAM process. We ...
Circuitnet |
Common Wave and Selective Soldering Defects and Solutions
To reduce defects, materials selection is critical, and process optimization is paramount. Following is a summary of the most ...
Circuits Assembly Magazine |
Missing Ground Connections
 This latest problem is a board with a series of plated through holes that are not connected to ground. It would seem easy enough to find a ground point and connect the pins once the board is populated, or to just buss a wire along the row of pads, but, that option was not acceptable. The solition needed to be done at the bare bord level and needed to be ...
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 Are You Dumping Boards in the Scrap Barrel?
What happens to your valuable circuit boards when they're damaged? Can you repair them reliably? You might be surprised.
Circuit Technology Center
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Quote of the Day
"In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield."
Warren Buffett
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"To be a successful negotiator, you'll need courage, cunning, and stamina. If that doesn't work, try rock, paper, scissors."
Copyright © Randy Glasbergen
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 Damaged Plated Holes?
This plated hole repair kit has all the tools and materials you'll need to repair damaged plated through holes in circuit boards.
CircuitMedic
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Knowledge Test Answer
What is the lightest metal?
Answer: Lithium
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Past Issues
December 14, 2009
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