April 28, 2009
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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Seeking Perfection?
 Get it right the first time
BGA component rework is a demanding, exacting business. Next time you need BGA rework, give a call to the experts.
Circuit Technology Center
Test Your Knowledge
Often seen on cutlery, what does EPNS stand for?
See the answer below.
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Did You Know?
The Hubble telescope is so powerful that it is like pointing a beam of light at a dime that is two hundred miles away.
A Circuit Board Operating Room
In one benchtop kit
 The Professional Repair Kit is the most complete and most versatile circuit board repair kit you'll find anywhere. Repair damaged surface mount and BGA pads, plated holes, conductors, base board... It's the total package.
CircuitMedic
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 BGA components can warp during rework - Can it be prevented?
Most would agree that BGA rework is nothing to chuckle about, but some of the antics performed by large BGAs when heated are definitely un-funny! We refer to the occasional tendency of larger BGA components to warp during rework.
The type of warping we address here can cause bridging and shorts at the outer corners of the device during replacement. This problem can require more rework at ...
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 Damaged Conductor Repair - Like Circuit Brain Surgery
WOW! A batch of circuit boards were improperly and dramatically drilled in a spot they weren't supposed to be drilled. That can be a tough error to recover from when applied to today's complex boards.
As a result the customer found himself with a scrap heap of worthless product where once there were very valuable ...
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Industry Features
The Lab on a Chip Revolution
The business of chemical analysis has a long history, possibly going back to the 1600s. But modern analytical chemistry truly began in ...
Trends
Insufficient Solder Topside Fillet
Insufficient solder topside fillet occurs where the joint has not formed a good topside fillet. Per IPC acceptability standards, a ...
Circuits Assembly Magazine
Thermal and Process Sensitivity Beyond ICs
In the switch to lead-free solder, board assemblers had to raise their reflow temperatures by 5° to 20°C, from 320°C to as much as ...
Surface Mount Technology Magazine
Secondary Helpings
Secondary reflow of Pb-free solder joints is not an uncommon defect found in manufacture. X-ray inspection of a lifted J-lead (Figure 1) ...
Circuits Assembly Magazine
Trimming conductors in very tight places
Anyone familiar with high-frequency and microwave printed circuits understands the sensitive design considerations each requires. Occasionally, you may encounter the need to reduce a circuit or conductor width when a pad or conductor is violating space requirements.
This type of modification is an extremely delicate operation requiring not only the hands of a surgeon, but may require the use of customized tools modified specifically for the ...
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Simplify BGA Rework
With unique adhesive backed stencils
 If you've been using metal stencils for BGA rework, we have some great news for you. A new type of stencil with adhesive backing. Easy to position and you'll eliminate paste bleed. Free sample.
CircuitMedic
Quote of the Day
"Never trust a computer you can't throw out a window."
Steve Wozniak
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"When did the computer start writing itself a paycheck?"
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Before you consider the scrap barrel
Think about the impact on your bottom line
What happens to your valuable circuit boards when they're damaged? Can you repair them reliably? You might be surprised.
Circuit Technology Center
Test Your Knowledge
Often seen on cutlery, what does EPNS stand for?
Answer: Electro-plated Nickel Silver
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